General Buying a multi- what do you think of this one?

[Julia85]

Hey there,

Due to now having baby number two we are selling our 03 reg punto and hoping to get a multipla as it just seems so practical.

We're going to look at this car tomorrow, any opinions would be gratefully recieved. Any faults i should look out for particularly?

I can't post the url as i'm a newbie....

here's the blurb:

5 Doors, Manual, Estate, Petrol, 30,000 miles, Metallic Red, MOT-08-2010, 1 Owner. Air conditioning, Electric windows, Electric door mirrors, Central locking, ABS, Radio/CD, PAS, Reverse parking aid, Immobiliser, Alarm, Folding rear seats, Rear headrests, 3x3 point rear seat belts, Body coloured bumpers, Cloth seat trim, Front fog lights, Height adjustable drivers seat, Headlight washers, Rear wiper, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment. Insurance Group:9P, Dealer Plus One Owner, Full Service History, Electric Folding Door Mirrors, 6 Seats. Our Facilities Include Finance Subject To Status, Warranties, Credit/Debit Cards, HPI Reports and Part Exchange. We are now providing 7 days free drive away insurance through Norwich Union, £3,995


Thanks

Julia

 

[Peat]

It's not the easiest thing to give an opinion on a vehicle that one hasn't seen, particularly when the year of origin is not known.

For what it's worth I would look at a diesel for the economy and extra power especially if you live in a hilly area, as the petrol is down on power when compared to the diesel.

The spec is ELX which is good but ultimately it is up to you.

Peat

 

[Julia85]

It's not the easiest thing to give an opinion on a vehicle that one hasn't seen, particularly when the year of origin is not known.

For what it's worth I would look at a diesel for the economy and extra power especially if you live in a hilly area, as the petrol is down on power when compared to the diesel.

The spec is ELX which is good but ultimately it is up to you.

Peat

Sorry, i missed that! It's 2004, 54 reg. It looks cean from the pics and the seller says it's in good condition in and out. We're off to look at it tomorrow.

Not really hilly here. It's mainly to be used to ferry children and a labrador on short trips, school run etc.

I've kept an eye out for diesels but the only one in our price range had 105k on the clock which seemed a lot.... too much do you think?

Thanks.

 

[Peat]

105K for a diesel; some would say it's just run in! If they were motorway miles there should be few problems with the running gear and presumably it will be cheaper.

I have 133K on mine and it uses no more oil than when I got it, no oil added between 12k servicing intervals & it's indicating 50mpg on mixed town and rural driving. The engine seems to run better now than it did then, having blanked off the EGR valve.

Peat

 

[BikeDoc]

If you can go back to an 01/02 model, there are quite a few around the £3000 mark, both Diesel and Petrol.
I plumped for an '02 Diesel myself, 115 ELX £2950 85000mls.

 

[wazzie]

There are quite a few for sale around the edinburgh area...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400075172634&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[martbass]

You could have my 2004 (04) JTD 115 ELX for £3500 !!!