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Volksy Rank: Renault 16

Volksy

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Hey all, 

My mate has just had a FTP in his old Focus Diesel, looking like an injector pump fail. so he has about a grand to spend on something else. anyone got anything for sale?

 

He runs his own business, and likes floating around on surf boards of a weekend so needs an estate - or a large hatch.

 

Let me know whats about, based in the north east, but can engage collection mission from elsewhere is required. 

 

 

clayts450 Rank: Renault 16

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You surely already know my answer....

 

For your future nightmares

 

2.2 CRD luxury spec, £300, MoT till Oct

 

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Volksy Rank: Renault 16

Volksy

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You know. The Cruiser may be up his street. 

 

Whats the craic with it?

 

any faults etc?

clayts450 Rank: Renault 16

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At the moment the Cruiser is doing nowt - either the under-passenger seat battery has disconnected itself or there's a short/blown fuse somewhere - should be simple fix, happened after the torrential rain earlier this week - I'll be sorting this weekend.

 

Description:

 

  • very rattly at idle, possibly a crankshaft pulley bearing or similar - doesn't affect anything, just causes embarrassment when at rest in traffic
  • usual suspension issues - sound like a wobbleboard which is usually the Watts link at the rear, TADTS - was an advisory
  • has had a lot spent on it over the years by previous owners and the one killer of these CRDs is a fucked clutch - thankfully this was done a few years ago, and is probably the best clutch I've ever had in a car
  • Mercedes common rail diesel engine, pretty economical (but not mahoosive MPG)
  • at some point in time it appears to have been remapped as it goes misleadingly fast when you put your foot down (aka 'pulls like a train, bruv, innit')
  • incredibly versatile - I always have the back seats down and there's bags of room up back
  • will ideally need a proper AGM battery which costs £170 from Tayna, but it runs okay on a cheapie lead-acid as long as you keep driving it most days - only stuffs me when I leave it a couple of weeks, and has a weedy Corsa battery in it or something - solar battery trickle charger recommended (about £15 on Amazon)
  • matt black, and some usual age-related bumps and grinds
  • Aldi wheels, tyres all good
  • uber rare sunroof on these
  • bookpack with radio code etc
  • tiny service history/invoices etc
  • can sometimes be a sod to change gear in as a consequence of incorrect selection, easily done, again TADTS

It's a solid car, probably needs preventative rustproofing at some point in time.

 

Tom's original discovery thread http://autoshite.com/topic/29624-ptsd-cruiser-sold-pending-collection/

chodweaver Rank: Renault 16

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Also available is my slightly* shonky Grand Voyager. On Gumtree for an optimistic grand. Substantial Shiters and friends of Shiters discount available. Or an additional spares car Grand Voyager of exactly the same age and engine (but a different colour). PM me if interested.

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/chrysler/grand-voyager-limited-3.3-petrol-auto-with-lpg-conversion-dark-blue-with-grey-leather/1324081211

 

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Crispian_J_Hotson Rank: Renault 16

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I decided to let my Green BM go a few months ago. I still have it and still use it but it's free in exchange for some money.

Dan_ZTT Rank: Lancia Gamma

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http://autoshite.com/topic/33667-brand-new-mitsubishi-lancer-estate-boring-car-for-sale-or-roffle/?hl=lancer

 

This currently has a couple of electrical issues, namely the stereo and remote locking not working, my own doing. Have got it booked into my local autospark over the holidays however

I think this looks like the best thing for the OP's requirements. In budget, massive, practically new, not broken.

 

Still slightly tempted by it myself though, might be in touch if my MG fails MOT badly soon...

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abelw44 Rank: Austin Maxi

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Be a bit more than a bag..but....ex Mr Simms 08 plate Passat estate?

Crikey, did that get punted on already?

 

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