Pre Purchase Inspection Issue-Jacking/engine leaks

[Anonymous]

Hi
Considering buying a 2010 white RCZ diesel but engineers inspection report states that both front jacking points are damaged, one badly with some sill damage too. Engine has evidence of leaks side and top, plus coolant level very low, front bumper has had full respray. Also noted as noisy engine from cold, typically maybe?

Any thoughts (i have yet to see or drive the car - mechanic couldnt as SORN), especailly the jacking points/sills - these would have to be repaired by the sound of it - is that easy/expensive? Coolant level likely to be a problem or just lax servicing/owner? Oil leaks expected to some extent in a high miler (120k)?

Many thanks in any help - wavering on declining the car as 140mies away and a long journey just to see it and have to turn around again in disappointment...

 

[2retro]

Sounds like trouble and expense from the start so I would give it a miss if I were you. There are loads in much better nick out there. :thumbup:

 

[DKZ5745]

The jacking points are not an uncommon fix. I think it depends on who does the work as to how much it is likely to cost. It certainly involves a degree of welding so could turn out to be quite costly.

Oil leaks can vary from a few quid to "run away".

Bumper respray, not all that much of an issue really so long as it's been done to a good standard.

Noisy from cold, probably par for a diesel, not had one or taken notice of the ones I've heard really.

On the whole, I agree with 2retro. There are quite a few on the market, many of which are very well priced, and as it's a buyers market, you can afford to be picky.

 

[tianorth]

My jacking points are damaged, to repair only one, Peugeot want over £2500

My diesel has never used oil or coolant, not seen any leaks.

The diesels are pretty bulletproof.

As said there are others out there, maybe better ones.

 

[DKZ5745]

My jacking points are damaged, to repair only one, Peugeot want over £2500

Chris, you do realise you could build a small Fiat for that much. :eusa-think:

 

[Cuore Sportivo]

Be picky.

Better cars out there.

 

[thornebt]

My jacking points are damaged, to repair only one, Peugeot want over £2500

Chris, you do realise you could build a small Fiat for that much. :eusa-think:

I would guess that £2500 to repair one jacking point must be at least ten times what other workshops would charge. Perhaps they just quoted a daft price as they don't want to do the job.

 

[thornebt]

My jacking points are damaged, to repair only one, Peugeot want over £2500

Chris, you do realise you could build a small Fiat for that much. :eusa-think:

I would guess that £2500 to repair one jacking point must be at least ten times what other workshops would charge. Perhaps they just quoted a daft price as they don't want to do the job.

 

[tianorth]

But they said they would put £1000 towards the repair.

 

[DKZ5745]

Take the grand & have it done somewhere else :lol: :beer: