TomS Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 (edited) Hi Guys and GalsI have been browsing the forum regularly for a little while now and decided to post up.I currently drive a Mk1 Clio 1.8 16v which I have owned for just over 2 and a half years now. Cracking little motor, but I'm feeling the need for a few toys and luxuries aswell as a nice nippy little hot hatch like the clio. I just can't seem to shake the Lupo gti from my choices! I have seen a Y plater for sale with under 40,000 miles that I may go and have a look at. It doesn't say it's a 6 speed though, I'd ideally want a 6 speeder.Any advice on what they are like to own would be ace, as I tend to keep my cars for a few years!Are the service intervals set or is it just whenever the display informs you? When is the cambelt due?Services at VW expensive I presume?CheersTom Edited March 10, 2007 by TomS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Welcome! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />Y-plate won't be 6-speed, sadly!The Clio's probably got a bigger boot, but if you don't care about that/need a boot then it's ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Hey Tom Servicing is just as expensive as any dealer network TBH, but on a Y plate, with no warranty theres nothing to stop you getting the oil change done at the dealer (I pay £60 a time just to get the book stamped then do any other work myself.)5 year old and 40k miles is due for a cam belt if its not had it already.Your looking around £300 for this at the dealer (I would recommend a dealer replacement for the parts and labour warranty on it) but you can always use that when haggling.Gearbox, whether its 5 or 6 speed doesn't really matter, theres not much difference between the boxes.Go on condition over gear ratios style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted March 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Thanks for the repliesI really want a 6 speed box to be honest, although I can see your point about condition over 5/6speed.I think it may be worth saving that bit extra and maybe getting a later model one!Cheers againTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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