Looking to buy a 2008 1.5 DCi 106 tourer with 25k on it

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GavChap
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Looking to buy a 2008 1.5 DCi 106 tourer with 25k on it

Postby GavChap » Thu May 17, 2012 9:37 am

Anything I should be looking for on the test drive?
Had the window problems been ironed out by 2008?
Electrical problems still?
Engines reliable?

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Re: Looking to buy a 2008 1.5 DCi 106 tourer with 25k on it

Postby davelowe » Thu May 17, 2012 10:53 pm

This has been asked before for good reason. Check every single electrical item from every conceivable switch; the service history. Take a test drive with the engine dead cold, then from hot, and ask the seller why they are getting rid. Run the engine at idle and monitor the blowby from the oil cap, Ask for prior MOT certificates, and pay for a HP check. Compare all the VIN details from the book to the engine bay to the door jamb.

If in doubt, ask. A four year old car with only 25k on the clock looks like short trips.

There are many other suggestions. Remember the maxim: Caveat emptor - the buyer should beware.
Silver 08 plate 5dr 1.5dci Dynamique 106 Tech Run (re-mapped)

Red 03 plate 5dr 1.9 Dynamique dci120

Best advice for Megane owners: sell it before it bankrupts you!

GavChap
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Re: Looking to buy a 2008 1.5 DCi 106 tourer with 25k on it

Postby GavChap » Fri May 18, 2012 5:50 am

It's from a main dealer, approved used. So hpi check, fsh, it'll have at least 9 months mot too.

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Re: Looking to buy a 2008 1.5 DCi 106 tourer with 25k on it

Postby davelowe » Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:25 pm

There is going to be a review of site security VERY soon.
Silver 08 plate 5dr 1.5dci Dynamique 106 Tech Run (re-mapped)

Red 03 plate 5dr 1.9 Dynamique dci120

Best advice for Megane owners: sell it before it bankrupts you!


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