Originally Posted by
darrenr1969
The one I am looking at is a 231 bhp model on a 04 plate for £5795.
The reason I am after one is because its one of the few cars me and the missus can agree on,and performance is not too important as I will only drive it 2 days a week,and I always have the cossie for thrills.
well the 231hp version will be better than the one i drove
engine oil will need to be topped up every 1000-15000 miles, and you need to use a decent oil and you must not mix them. its there nature of design to burn oil
You will flood the engine and it will refuse to start for a period of time; these engine do not like very short journeys, you must get them up to opertaing temp before you switch them off, otherwise they might not start again. (for a period of time) - i dont think your mrs will like that
lastly; i dont believe the fuel consumption is great - but you dont buy a car like that for good mpg!