Mick!

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Mixie

Just got myself a 2001 1.se. 68000 miles drives like a dream. My ford focus died and could only afford a runaround. I am so chuffed with the new addition. £675 was the price! 5 months mot and 6months tax. All it needed was two front tyres and tracking done.

I will take some pics soon. I am a keen tog!!! so Ill try and make it look a bit different lol.

I am Mick, married two kids three dogs mynah bird and a bearded dragon. An engineer by trade. Live in sunny chatham kent. Love exotic gardening (palm trees) Love photography in a big way.

Saw this car and thought bargain. Mechanic mate of mine came with me. Knocked the dealer down from £1000 to £675. Got the front two tyres and tracking done for £100. So all in all happy days.

What are the common things to keep an eye ear out for? Ie problems?

Look forward to posting more and hopefully get to know some of you

Regards

Mixie (Mick)
 
Welcome Mick, I've also got a 3dr N16 in the same colour as yours (Tornado grey). They're tremendous value for money.

Common things to go wrong is stretching of the timing chain and sometimes gearbox issues. The timing chain is hit and miss between cars, happens to some early, others not at all (mine's on 134k and nothing). The front crossmember often corrodes and costs a little to replace. One member experienced serious corrosion on the underside of his and his was the same age as yours, probably due to Nissan's lack of underseal. The rear suspension towers sometimes corrode too, but it's not so apparent in N16s as it is in N15s. Other than that they're pretty solid.

What engine is it? Have any plans?
 
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