RCZ R for sale

[boeoz]

Hi all! For incredibly reluctant sale, I have my RCZ R in Opal White.

74,000 miles
£9,995
Preston, Lancashire

It has been immaculately maintained from new by a member of this forum, with a full main dealer service history and oil changes every 6 months. There is a huge stack of paperwork which shows how well it's been looked after. The car is completely unmodified and is exactly how it left the factory.

Before I purchased the car in November 2023, it'd had one owner from new. For the first 10 years of its life, it was kept in dry storage and rarely used in winter. Looking underneath the car, you can see how it's benefitted from this.

As is essential with the THP engines, I've watched the oil level on this car like a hawk and regularly topped it up with Quartz Ineo 0W30 when needed. Both myself and the previous owner are members of the Owners Forum and are knowledgeable about the cars.

The car starts first time every time and runs like a dream. It's been absolutely faultless under my ownership, save for a slightly squeaky radiator fan which I've had changed.

Everything in the car works faultlessly, including the A/C, CD Player, Bluetooth music streaming, cruise control, heated rear window, power fold mirrors, directional headlights, front and rear parking sensors, electric windows, USB port, 12V socket and more. There isn't a single fault with the car, mechanical or otherwise.

Comes with 2 keys and Goodyear Eagle F1s all-round.

It's an incredible drive, and an absolutely beautiful car to look at. It'll never fail to put a smile on your face, and I'm going to miss it immensely. I'm relocating to Australia and neither long term storage not exporting make any financial sense, unfortunately.

Now, on to the bad parts: the front discs and pads will need changing soon which, as we know, is a source of expense on these cars, hence the lower asking price. I have a set of Ferodo pads that I will include in the sale, and Godspeed discs can be had for around £725.

There are a couple of age related marks, but nothing out of the ordinary for a car of this age and mileage. The only thing that currently brings down the look of the car are the slightly faded headlamps (which can be easily and cheaply restored as a DYI job) and some fairly big scuffs on the front alloys which I'd recommend getting refurbed.

Aside from that, the car is in remarkable condition, particularly the interior which is bordering on spotless.

Below you'll find a list of services and works carried out:

30/01/2015 - 10,870 miles
05/02/2016 - 18,660 miles
16/01/2017 - 27,734 miles
04/01/2018 - 34,627 miles
07/01/2019 - 42,193 miles
09/01/2020 - 51,997 miles
12/01/2021 - 55,116 miles
06/01/2022 - 59,838 miles
05/01/2023 - 66,903 miles

Fuel pump - 31/05/2019
Nearside front coil spring - 14/01/2020
Sump reseal - 14/01/2020
Auxiliary drive belt - 07/01/2022
Water pump - 13/01/2023
Water pump pulley - 13/01/2023
Water pump belt - 13/01/2023
Nearside rear coil spring - 13/01/2023
Radiator fan - 20/08/2024

Fluids and consumables, most recent changes:
Coolant change - 12/01/2021
Brake fluid change - 09/01/2024
Spark plugs change - 09/01/2024
Oil change - 07/08/2024

 

[JvdBosch]

Nice car! It always amazes me how cheap used cars are in the UK. Must be because of the smaller market of LHD cars?

 

[Claret63]

Good luck with the sale. Will help to show the registration.

 

[Charlie1875]

Yes second that, good luck with the sale, just a couple of things that would annoy me, don’t cover the plates up, no pictures in the snow and some decent pictures would help with your sale, I’m not being negative but if I was in the market for an R (I’m an R owner) I would want to see good quality close up photos to get an idea. The black low mileage one on A/T would also put me off for the same reason.

once again good luck with your sale, it’s priced correctly and in white look stunning, if anyone is thinking of buying one they are superb motors

 

[Kerr]

The market is quiet at the moment.

I think when you're looking for a private sale you need to do the preparation. If the lights are an easy DIY job then you should do simple jobs like that.

The next MOT and service are weeks away. MOT, service, brakes, wheels, lights all impending is potentially a massive bill.

Have the calipers been rebuilt with stainless steel pistons?

The last MOT had an advisory for emissions. I am surprised it was an advisory and not a failure.

Is it still the original timing chain?

How often and how much oil are you using for the regular top ups?

You do need better photographs for the advert. Especially highlighting the damage you've listed.

 

[JvdBosch]

Yes second that, good luck with the sale, just a couple of things that would annoy me, don’t cover the plates up, no pictures in the snow and some decent pictures would help with your sale, I’m not being negative but if I was in the market for an R (I’m an R owner) I would want to see good quality close up photos to get an idea. The black low mileage one on A/T would also put me off for the same reason.

once again good luck with your sale, it’s priced correctly and in white look stunning, if anyone is thinking of buying one they are superb motors

The black one is still on its original tires, like mine. I’m changing them due to age, what would you say, keep the original tires to be able to restore the car to the factory spec, or am I overestimating the future classic-ness of the R?

 

[Claret63]

The black one is still on its original tires, like mine. I’m changing them due to age, what would you say, keep the original tires to be able to restore the car to the factory spec, or am I overestimating the future classic-ness of the R?

I would stay with the good years, a Michelin would be a good alternative though.

Wouldn‘t worry with the R for classic status, guaranteed for a good one in my opinion!

 

[Pedro]

Nothing to add to what Kerr has already said it will need money spending on it like the rest of them second hand my 200 needs a chain & head skimmed despite the engine being serviced way below the schedule & cost for those 2 jobs alone will be £2.500 without any tech issues pending

 

[Claret63]

Nothing to add to what Kerr has already said it will need money spending on it like the rest of them second hand my 200 needs a chain & head skimmed despite the engine being serviced way below the schedule & cost for those 2 jobs alone will be £2.500 without any tech issues pending

Wow sorry to hear that Pedro, that’s a fair old spend, but if you love the car then man maths kick in.

I had missed the expiry of the MOT until it was highlighted, this for me makes it an impossible sell at the asking price.

That for me is a 5-6k car sadly especially with that mileage.

 

[Charlie1875]

Hi guys agreed with all the pointers, unfortunately the seller will struggle to sell it with all the issues highlighted,

the expiry of the mot isn’t a problem, don’t forget that if you take your car for an mot within the last 30 days before expiring and it passes you then have upto 13 months mot on it.

what would concern me is the carbon monoxide emissions exceeding the limits, just my thoughts obviously

 

[Claret63]

Hi guys agreed with all the pointers, unfortunately the seller will struggle to sell it with all the issues highlighted,

the expiry of the mot isn’t a problem, don’t forget that if you take your car for an mot within the last 30 days before expiring and it passes you then have upto 13 months mot on it.

what would concern me is the carbon monoxide emissions exceeding the limits, just my thoughts obviously

Okay man or woman turns up to a private buyer, pays 10k for a car with less than a months MOT to go, knowing amongst everything else a 2.5k potential spend, plain silly and as said impossible sale.
I am struggling to see why sellers come on this forum when selling assuming we have no brain?

 

[Pedro]

Wow sorry to hear that Pedro, that’s a fair old spend, but if you love the car then man maths kick in.

I had missed the expiry of the MOT until it was highlighted, this for me makes it an impossible sell at the asking price.

That for me is a 5-6k car sadly especially with that mileage.

Yep its a bummer but there are no Guarantees the Princes are not prone to death rattles & other nasty issues the head has to be stripped & cleaned out plus it may need a full refurb & at my age with 2 goosed knees & spinal issues I can't manage to strip it now but thankfully I have a mate who will sort it at low cost if nothing else gets in the way I may even have to consider letting it go once its sorted as age is robbing me of my health

 

[Claret63]

Yep its a bummer but there are no Guarantees the Princes are not prone to death rattles & other nasty issues the head has to be stripped & cleaned out plus it may need a full refurb & at my age with 2 goosed knees & spinal issues I can't manage to strip it now but thankfully I have a mate who will sort it at low cost if nothing else gets in the way I may even have to consider letting it go once its sorted as age is robbing me of my health

I have moved back to a sports car with a plain old cam belt that runs in a dry pocket heaven! Plus no eco mode bings or bongs, parts are so plentiful like running water.

I do miss that sharp chassis on the R though, those brakes wow! Parts supply, high stupid clutch pedal no! the left hand drive must be so much better In that context.

 

[Charlie1875]

I love the advert! the best line must be “kept in dry storage and rarely used in winter” whilst accompanying some photos of it in the snow.

 

[Kerr]

Quite a few Rs have come on to the market in the last few days after a quiet spell. Apart from the cheapest cars nothing has sold.

This garage looks like a bunch of chancers. The car is too old for their stock profile, but they are still trying to sell it for retail value.

If it doesn't fit their stock profile, and they are leaving the buyer to deal with all the issues, they shouldn't be trying to sell it. They should put it to the auction. Obviously then they'd only get trade value.

They are breaching consumer rights trying to sell this car.

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[Claret63]

Quite a few Rs have come on to the market in the last few days after a quiet spell. Apart from the cheapest cars nothing has sold.

This garage looks like a bunch of chancers. The car is too old for their stock profile, but they are still trying to sell it for retail value.

If it doesn't fit their stock profile, and they are leaving the buyer to deal with all the issues, they shouldn't be trying to sell it. They should put it to the auction. Obviously then they'd only get trade value.

They are breaching consumer rights trying to sell this car.

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Strange advert, with some kind of weird agenda almost, as spring approaches think there will be more coming.
Not much selling as you say, but to me if you want top price you need to have a mint car, none of the ones on 17k mileage are anywhere near that bar for me.

 

[Charlie1875]

Yes, just been on auto trader, there are 8 R‘s for sale, agreed with the comments on here, the more expensive examples aren’t selling, that white R is definitely a weird advert px to clear, if it’s not upto standard send it through the auctions, not a good idea to retail it.

interestingly the Grey R with 58k, I watched it go through the auction on Tuesday, would like to have replaced my R with a lower mileage one but went for over my budget, they had it up for sale the Wednesday or Thursday so fair play to him/her.

 

[Claret63]

The R right now is amazing value for money, if you can find a honest car with everything done.

Trouble is moving forward if you own one, parts are just stupidly priced or even unavailable! reason enough not to buy one very very sadly.

A superb drivers car which won’t become a future classic, due to lack of parts and absolutely no support from dealers , only in my opinion of course.

Hope I am very wrong.

 

[Kerr]

Yes, just been on auto trader, there are 8 R‘s for sale, agreed with the comments on here, the more expensive examples aren’t selling, that white R is definitely a weird advert px to clear, if it’s not upto standard send it through the auctions, not a good idea to retail it.

interestingly the Grey R with 58k, I watched it go through the auction on Tuesday, would like to have replaced my R with a lower mileage one but went for over my budget, they had it up for sale the Wednesday or Thursday so fair play to him/her.

They are suggesting the car is a trade in to clear. They won't offer warranty and are leaving the refurbishment to the buyer.

They aren't asking trade value or they would put it through the auction and get trade money. They are selling it for retail value without preparation or consumer protection. It's dodgy.

What did the grey one make at auction?

I just realised that I posted in the wrong thread. The car advertised at the start of the thread has gone quiet. The MOT expired back in January.

 

[Charlie1875]

I doubt if that white example has especially as the mot was a bit iffy if I remember correctly

the trouble with the R is the trade in value is low, the grey one had a cap clean guide of £3850 which to me is ridiculous, obviously it sold for a lot more that the guide.

surely most mechanical parts are still available, body panels may become more difficult to replace as the cars get older I would imagine