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Unfortunately have to agree with all the above. My 2015 30k mile 156 needed a new timing chain last year and its one of a number of common issues with this engine which is a real shame because they are great cars for very little money . But then I guess if they didn't have these well documented...
Frankly all models are great
You've bought a piece of French art so enjoy looking back at it in the car park
I'm on my third RCZ since 2011 and I still find my self looking back at it.
Lovely looking mint car, get what you mean about the foibles thing, the RCZ has mechanical flaws but is worth putting up with because its just got modern future classic written all over it.
Welcome to the forum fella, 2.0 hdi has a great rep so hopefully no major issues .
Great value for money these cars and as DKZ says you'll still be looking back at it in the car park 6 months from now inwardly laughing at all the guys who spent £20k plus for cars that don't look as good as yours.
Good luck with the car, sounds like you are used to car DIY so hopefully any issues you can deal with .
They are a very underrated car so sure you'll be happy with it.
impressive list of cars there ......except the c max obviously
Don't be embarrassed to ask what might seem as daft questions, I do it all the time as I'm basically clueless when it comes to anything in the engine bay.
Only tend to open up the bonnet to fill up the washer fluid, anything else...
Pedro
Dumb question from someone who knows nothing about engines
Dip stick shows half way between max and min so how much oil should I top up and what grade , 2015 THP 156.
Totally agree, going on a forum is not the best place to look as most contributors are looking for answers to issues but that's representative of all forums not just RCZ.
I've had 3 of them and issues have been infrequent , added to which depreciation is very low so these cars represent very...