Vis motors can be repaired by yourself or my old man can repair them for beer tokens.
You can get a brand new plenum off the 'bay for £450 which includes both vis motors, or a second hand one for circa £200 from a breaker.
Belt change is £350 from stamford's recommended mobile mechanic and so now compares favourably to the 4 cylinder cars. Mk 2's are getting near the 6yr - 90K mile recommended change so factor in that expense if/when you're looking to give some leverage on price.
Door handles. When you open the door - a common fault will show where the handle surround comes away from the actual door slightly. Again - there is a fix - but another leverage area - or a fix from a dealer before you take it away.
Tax is £215 so long as the car is registered pre-March 2006 - so anything up to an "06" or "56" plate.
The 180 is a truly awesome under-rated car. The tuning potential is not as great as perhaps something with a turbo, but a few mods around induction - exhaust and decat will get you to around 190-195, so long as everything else works properly. Add a remap as Stamford had done - 200+ .
Don't know how old you are mate so insurance can put some off - I'm 39 and pay £280 fully comp protected with business use.
Car does 30 mpg on a run - but can drop to under 20 if you listen to the V6 go through the motions as it was meant.
Every car has it's issues. But we've all got one - And - you'll love it. If you can afford it - go large - 180 all day long - but for the looks and less running costs - I can't imagine there being a lot between the 110 and 120 performance wise , but make sure that you get one with the full 180 kit - bodykit and 11 spoke alloys. If you do some mileage - Don't forget about the diesel. A few on here running well and probably more tuning potential !
You'll also still have access to loads of knowledge on these cars via this and all of the other related sites ... so go for it.
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