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almera 1.5 petrol long time idle

  • 29-09-2016 12:23pm
    #1
    greendom
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    Hi I've been offered an 01 1.5l petrol Nissan Almera. It hasn't been driven since 2011 and but will be sold with a full NCT. It only has 77,000 miles on the clock. I've taken it for a test drive and it seems fine.

    i was looking to get something a little more recent, (05 - 06) but I'm seriously considering this. It's going for approx €1000.00

    Is there anything I should be looking out for bearing in mind the long time its been idle?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    So if the NCT is on the ball than structural corrosion and corroded brake pipes etc aren't a worry.

    As well as oil, filters and plugs you'd be looking at brake fluid change, coolant change and even if they pass the NCT the tyres on it are quite likely a tad past their best.

    All rubber belts might need replacing too.

    Even after passing an NCT the discs could be a bit rough too after 5 years of surface corrosion. €1000 isn't fantastically tempting imo.


  • #3
    greendom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,382 ✭✭✭✭greendom


    Augeo wrote: »
    So if the NCT is on the ball than structural corrosion and corroded brake pipes etc aren't a worry.

    As well as oil, filters and plugs you'd be looking at brake fluid change, coolant change and even if they pass the NCT the tyres on it are quite likely a tad past their best.

    All rubber belts might need replacing too.

    Even after passing an NCT the discs could be a bit rough too after 5 years of surface corrosion. €1000 isn't fantastically tempting imo.

    So I would need to check that the tyres, fluids, belts, and discs are replaced before purchasing - thanks for that, food for thought


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
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    greendom wrote: »
    So I would need to check that the tyres, fluids, belts, and discs are replaced before purchasing - thanks for that, food for thought

    You can be sure they won't be :)
    Tyres can be gotten for peanuts with minimal labour cost. You'll pass an NCT with tyres that a quite frankly, brutal.


  • #5
    boardsuser1
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    €1000 for a 2001 Almera? No way would i pay it. You could definitely get a newer car for that.


  • #6
    The Mulk
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    Augeo wrote: »
    You can be sure they won't be :)
    Tyres can be gotten for peanuts with minimal labour cost. You'll pass an NCT with tyres that a quite frankly, brutal.

    The timing chains on these early models are prone to stretching, so you might need someone to check the tensioners.
    €1000 is far too much, €500 would be more realistic,
    you'd get an 06/07 with NCT for about €2000 and FSH
    I bought an 06 Almera Hatch two years ago with 70k FSH for 2600


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  • #7
    johnayo
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    I would agree that it seems a bit on the dear side.
    Some of these had problems with timing chains stretching if not looked after.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056223859


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