Originally Posted by
STEVO RRR
I`ve owned my R for nearly 3 years now and its gone from being a nightmare to the best car I`ve ever had.i`ve had all the issues,fuel pumps,angle gear,clutch and dmf,headlight condensation which was cured by running with the high beam rear cover off etc.etc.
As I`ve said before the angle gear is not a biggie,just seals and gaskets.Clutches go around the 100k mark as do the other parts but when done you should get another 100k out of it.
None of the suspension settings are perfect,`sport` is the best of the 3 but the more aggressive engine map in advanced is great on a smooth road.
They are very fast,very very rare and planted in the snow.The seats and stereo are unbeatable,brakes are superb and no-one including car thieves know what they are.
If you do go for one get a manual with a great warranty or you could buy one privately for a few grand less and take your chances.
As I`ve had no issues now for 12 months I`ve spent my cash on getting everything done.Oils in the box and diffs,AC regassed,belts,new wipers,new headlight bulbs,new plugs,engine mount upgrade,brembo discs and pads,pas fluid changed,remapped,colour-coded paint,front mudflaps fitted,4 new Vred Ultrac Sessanta tyres,SS 3 inch exhaust.
T o be honest I`ve recently been looking to change it and I`ve looked at Jags,Mondeo ST220,Renault meganes 225,Focus rs and st,BMW 330i Coupe,M3
Alfa Romeo but nothing,and I do mean NOTHING,has all the attributes of an R.Mine is totally sorted and I`m off to London tomorrow to see my family and cant think of anything I`d rather do that journey in.537 miles,door to door.
Up to you mate but if you get a good one you`ll never look back.
Steve
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