Hello,

After previously owning a 20v and an LE but having to sell a couple of years back due to buying a house, I think I am going to have to return to the Coupe....

I am a bit worried about big bills though, but after reading the buyers checklist I think I need to mainly look out for:

[*]Turbo seals
[*]Manifold
[*]Wishbones & track rod arms
[*]Cambelt service

Does that sound right, or have I missed something else major out?

Looking forward to getting another one - just need to sell my Ford SportKa first, so if anyone wants one....

Mark.

if you're worried by big bills, maybe the coop isn't for you!

Probably the easiest way of buying a straight and honest car is to have a look at what carlt is selling, that way you won't need to worry! Not that far from you either.

Welcome back btw

Yes you've missed :-

o Clutch
o Oil cooler pipes & cooler

Good thread!.

It would be useful, for a newbie like me, to know approximate costs for all the things on this list, and how to look out for them.

http://www.powerfiat.co.uk Has a long list of costs in the services section I think Motormech's prices are pretty in line with PF's , other specialists cost a bit more

Hello,

Thanks for all the info and tips, am going to give it some serious thought...

Mark.