My thoughts would be why would the previous owner spend so much money on recent servicing and the brakes, then put the car to trade?
They would get poor money from the trade for the car after spending probably near £4000.
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My thoughts would be why would the previous owner spend so much money on recent servicing and the brakes, then put the car to trade?
They would get poor money from the trade for the car after spending probably near £4000.
Yeah it does good that one and decent price too.
not the best colour on R though I think
Black cars look excellent when they are clean. They don't stay clean for long though.
Look at the condition of the brakes. It's clearly a car that has been stored well.
It's got front parking sensors and the JBL hifi. They haven't pictured the roof.
If I was looking for another one I do think I'd go for that one.
It’s hardly been driven at all. Great buy for someone.
I had a black car years ago so I know what you mean, goes so nice with chrome wheels.
I just think the cherry red or silver looks better on the R for some reason.
That's a crazy low mileage though, maybe it was used as a track day car
Claret63
Active Member
Look’s really good for the money, bargain in my opinion.
Says in the add only one key, wonder why.
It looks as in new condition, incredible value, the previous owner must have let it go for little money.
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I highly doubt it in that condition. The steering wheel looks brand new. It looks like that barcode is still on the key.
Would be nice to quiz the previous owner.
Claret63
Active Member
The barcode was still on my spare key, I would love to see this car in the flesh, it looks factory fresh, I just wish there were more pictures, you really need to see the engine bay and a close up of brakes.
I just think its too cheap, am curious why?
I just think its too cheap, am curious why?
Going back to basics, and risking being ridiculed, is there any means of carrying more kit?
You see unlike most of you guys If I get an R it will be my only car, and I've just realised I won't fit my fishing gear in.
After reading the "Carbuyer" review, the exert I've pasted below put it in my head this wouldn't be a problem.
"As long as the cramped rear seating isn’t an issue, the RCZ is surprisingly practical thanks to its large 384-litre boot, which is bigger than the 292 litres you get in the Volkswagen Scirocco, the 305 litres of the Audi TT and the 243-litre boot of the Toyota GT86. The Peugeot’s rear seats also fold down, freeing up additional space for longer trips and bulkier items. A large hatchback gives good access, but lifting items over the rear bumper requires some muscle."
I've now realised this isn't the case, does anybody know of any rack or towing system that can be used to carry additional gear, main problem being my rods, I've searched online and it seems there's a towbar, but it doesn't fit the R, and a suction pad boot rack that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen!
If there is I may well go for the £15,990 black car, or at least go and inspect it in person and report back to you guys! They do offer an amazing sounding warranty at an additional cost of £895 for 3 years, it's from a company called Evolution Warranties who are new and have only been trading for a year, the only reviews I can find are on google.
You see unlike most of you guys If I get an R it will be my only car, and I've just realised I won't fit my fishing gear in.
After reading the "Carbuyer" review, the exert I've pasted below put it in my head this wouldn't be a problem.
"As long as the cramped rear seating isn’t an issue, the RCZ is surprisingly practical thanks to its large 384-litre boot, which is bigger than the 292 litres you get in the Volkswagen Scirocco, the 305 litres of the Audi TT and the 243-litre boot of the Toyota GT86. The Peugeot’s rear seats also fold down, freeing up additional space for longer trips and bulkier items. A large hatchback gives good access, but lifting items over the rear bumper requires some muscle."
I've now realised this isn't the case, does anybody know of any rack or towing system that can be used to carry additional gear, main problem being my rods, I've searched online and it seems there's a towbar, but it doesn't fit the R, and a suction pad boot rack that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen!
If there is I may well go for the £15,990 black car, or at least go and inspect it in person and report back to you guys! They do offer an amazing sounding warranty at an additional cost of £895 for 3 years, it's from a company called Evolution Warranties who are new and have only been trading for a year, the only reviews I can find are on google.
Claret63
Active Member
Buy the R and give up fishing? Joking aside yes I can see the issue with the tow bar, think it may be due to the rear valance.
I cant see that R hanging around for long personally, so you need to be quick.
I cant see that R hanging around for long personally, so you need to be quick.
Charlie1875
Member
Just had a look at the advert, looks like there is 2 keys, 1 in ingition and 1 in the centre console, agreed very little wear on the steering wheel, no mention in the advert about service history though.
worth HPi ing it as the logbook was changed February 2024, could be a private plate was on it!
well priced though with good mot history.
agreed they have just valeted it so probably won’t be any further pictures appearing soon.
im happy with my black R but if I was in the market this would be on my radar, will sell pretty quickly I should think.
worth HPi ing it as the logbook was changed February 2024, could be a private plate was on it!
well priced though with good mot history.
agreed they have just valeted it so probably won’t be any further pictures appearing soon.
im happy with my black R but if I was in the market this would be on my radar, will sell pretty quickly I should think.
I think a previous piece of advice you gave me is looking more likely, that is to buy a TT!
The problem is it doesn't excite me like the thought of getting an R...
Charlie1875
Member
Hi mate, must have been someone else, I’ve never advised anyone to buy an tt,
all I can say is an R will put a big smile on your face!
all I can say is an R will put a big smile on your face!
Claret63
Active Member
The R is special, I think the problem is finding a good one, they do need servicing properly and a lot of parts moving forward will be hard to source, hence people will cut corners.
I think in comparison with the TT it would have to be the R/S to pry me away from an R, the base models or MK2 TTS just isn’t special enough, although the MK 3 TTS is a very quick car.
That black R is special.
Charlie1875
Member
Agree with you there, if you want a low mileage example it’s ideal
No that was to Claret63, it was when I'd said I was looking for an R at £10-12k, after looking around I realised he was right if I wanted a good one and upped my limit.