I finally Bought something, (and it's never been written off)

ca9phoenix

ca9phoenix

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After the debacle that was the Focus ST that was a repaired write off that clunked and banged and i never really trusted i became disheartened and decided i couldn't afford a quick car so carried on saving up and made do with the 1.2 clio my mate had lent me!

The clio was a former write off but had no issues at all and has just today flown through it's MOT.

However i have finally put my cash down and am waiting on delivery of

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60 plate so almost the last of it's kind, i believe there's a few 11 plates knocking about.

25k on the clock and had for 11K.

There's nothing to want on it as everything comes as standard including the LSD.

I'm like a kid at christmas i just want it now but i'm going away on holiday in a week so i'm taking delivery of it when i get back in 3 weeks as i'd rather leave the clio in an airport car park than the civic!
 
The S2000 wasn't practical as a 2 seater convertible doesn't suit our lifestyle at the minute, I looked at the EP3 but i much prefer the interior of the new one and after all thats where i spend all my time.

I remember in 2002 looking at an EP3 and the dealer not even letting me take it for a test drive as he said i'd never be able to insure it.... back then i was 20 and a new driver and got quoted 2.5k for the insurance.

Now it's costing me £325 a year, strangely £10 cheaper a year than my 57plate 1.2 clio?!?
 
Thanks for the advice, i'll look into playing with it when i get bored or irritated or both.

The wife wants me to get some reversing sensors retrofitted as she complained about the rear visibility, as it's our only car and i'd rather she didn't bend it i'll probably get that done first!

i have to give a little bit back to her as it's not like her to say yes to something like the civic! and she suggested i look at them?!?
 
What is it with me and cars. Now I've checked it over this is the list of issues.

Cigarette lighter socket not working and lighter missing,
Blank service history book, (unstamped) (told it had full service history)
No manual
Bonnet was full of stone chips
Front near side wing clearly been resprayed as masking tape still on the headlight with red paint.
Near side door resprayed with dripping paint from the ridges
Near side door scuff plate loose and clip broken
Near side door switch for interior light missing and wire sticking out of a hole in the door
Fuel filler cap raised at the front
Plastic clip on near side rear light cluster broken off
Driver car mat clip missing so mat slides under clutch pedal
Missing USB connector lead.

Clearly been in a bump and has been badly repaired. I'm sending it back and I might have found a black 11 plate one that is honda approved used for a little more money.

Wish me luck (third time lucky)
 
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Long story short I reserved it 4 weeks ago, went away on holiday and it was delivered when I got back. When I checked it i didn't notice any of these things, garage claim nothing has happened to it whilst I've been away I'm not accepting it and they are going to take it back.
 
Carshop Swindon. Car supermarket. Realy poor to be honest.

The black one is in Honda Sunderland. I'm up north at the minute so its convenient. Probably worth me having one thats Honda approved as I'm really picky after my two disasters!
 
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There already pestering me to see when they can pick it up. I'm away all this week in it and have no other alternative so they can whistle till Tuesday.

Must have been having a special moment when checking it to be honest. I've never been too good with second hand cars. I'm going to be forensically thorough with the black one.

Noticed they had changed a tyre on it too since I saw it as it had 4 premiums on it when I first saw it and now it has 2x continentals on the front, 1 P-zero on the back and a random cheap thing on the back too
 
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Kind of difficult when my old banger has gone forever, its my only car and I'm 200 miles from home on a week away with the wife! Car was delivered on Friday evening, no one in to speak to until this morning about it!

Just a nightmare from beginning to end.
 
Yes I've hpi checked it, I finally have the service history and its full and complete. The company are slowly sorting stuff out.

Nothing wrong with the way it drives just minor cosmetic stuff which had they sorted it the first time I would never have noticed.
 
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