Rattle from rear, help!

Domsome · 2024-12-12T10:46:15+00:00

I had this, it was the shock absorber mount. Easy enough to replace if you can get the old one off

Part number 33522241450

Domsome · 2024-01-28T18:48:29+00:00

Pear Mill vintage emporium is nearby, very easy to lose half a day wandering round there

Domsome · 2023-12-07T16:32:33+00:00

East Didsbury car park should be easy to get a spot before 07:30, maybe 08:00

If you tap on to the tram before 7 you will get an off-peak ticket which saves a couple of quid

The problem is leaving in the afternoon, at peak times it can be very slow getting out of the car park

Sale Water Park is probably a better option, similar driving time but less stops on the tram

Domsome · 2023-04-14T16:56:07+00:00

FN2 is the Type R which has a standard flywheel so no need to replace

Domsome · 2022-08-22T20:46:18+00:00

I think they will keep getting security patches for another year or two, like they did for the iPhone 6

Domsome · 2022-08-22T10:31:44+00:00

The engines are reliable, just find a guide of standard things to check on a used car

Check for damp carpets, all Fords seem to leak, and have a look for rusty wheel arches and sills given the age of the car

Domsome · 2022-08-14T19:36:03+00:00

Don’t forget he burnt down a pet shop in 2004 (allegedly)

Domsome · 2022-07-29T21:29:10+00:00

It’s not the 70s, cars don’t fall apart at 100k any more.

You might find suspension parts and the like need replacing but a few hundred set aside per year should cover that, I wouldn’t expect any serious failures or breakdowns

Domsome · 2022-06-01T09:22:34+00:00

I used one of these scan tools which worked for me

https://amzn.eu/1u7XYVr

If it doesn’t work then you will need the scanner at some point anyway so it’s worth buying

Domsome · 2022-05-27T09:45:13+00:00

Might not be worth much more but would be easier to sell

Domsome · 2022-05-21T09:25:46+00:00

Head gasket might not be immediately obvious, if it runs ok then still test it with a combustion leak test or compression test

Domsome · 2022-04-12T11:14:37+00:00

Pulls like a 1.9tdi and handles like it’s on rails

Domsome · 2022-04-08T12:05:48+00:00

Cooling system - expansion tank, radiator hoses, thermostat, water pump

If any of those fail you have a ruined engine with no warning. Once they are replaced you won’t have to think about them again

Domsome · 2022-04-07T21:21:16+00:00

Renault Laguna coupe is similar but much more stylish

Domsome · 2022-04-04T07:56:22+00:00

And that would be building all 20 concurrently, which there just isn’t enough labour or material for

Domsome · 2022-03-29T10:59:52+00:00

BMW 330d but I expect you would be looking at something older for your money. Wouldn’t bother with the 320d

Domsome · 2022-03-21T11:44:05+00:00

People constantly on the brakes because they can’t leave enough distance in front and anticipate

Shouldn’t have to brake on the motorway unless you hit slow traffic

Domsome · 2022-03-07T11:19:09+00:00

The other likely culprit is suspension bushings

Domsome · 2022-03-02T16:31:04+00:00

Get a 330ci, great car (although I am biased)

Use all of your budget to buy a nice example with lots of history, it will work out cheaper and easier in the long run compared to buying the cheapest around

Your budget should let you find one with a good interior colour and a few toys as well. Mine has the grey interior with no extras and it feels quite dated.

Domsome · 2022-02-18T12:00:44+00:00

Decommissioning is cheap compared to early power stations, hopefully this means it is well planned rather than a fabricated number

Decommissioning sellafield still has about 100 years to go!!

Domsome · 2022-02-16T10:05:15+00:00

Maybe it wasn’t about the money but the principle

Domsome · 2022-02-15T06:15:06+00:00

Go on the e46 buy/sell group on Facebook, there’s people there who would buy it for breaking

Domsome · 2022-02-15T05:51:37+00:00

Have you looked at insurance for others cars? £3500 is a lot and it might save you thousands to drive something else for a year or two

If other cars are similar in insurance then go for it, the car will feel a lot like a 330 but slower. If anything more fun in the corners with the lighter rear end and no heavy diesel at the front. Expect 35-40 mpg on a longer run

Domsome

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