216 coupe

steve_b9 · Post by **steve_b9** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:11 pm

im looking at a silver 216 coupe with tbar roof atm in a local garage. it has the mg streights on it (i think thats what there called) and black half leathers,
ive only looked at the outside as it was dark and nobody was there.
i beleive these are honda engined,
what i want to know is any known problems with these before i buy, also the reliability of the engine. and what sort of performance am i looking at from it.
any answers would be much appreciated, might go back up there tomorow night and get some pictures

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:18 pm

What year as after about 96 N reg they got the 1600 K series, easiest way to spot is mk3 dash = K series unless of course someones done a swap.

steve_b9 · Post by **steve_b9** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:20 pm

mach1rob wrote:What year as after about 96 N reg they got the 1600 K series, easiest way to spot is mk3 dash = K series unless of course someones done a swap.

cool. its got the mk3 dash in it. and its n reg

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:22 pm

More than likely the K series, so usual stuff to look for like HGF etc. Another place to check on coupes is the rear anti roll bar mounts as they can sometimes pull out the floor

mg-richard · Post by **mg-richard** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:23 pm

personally i would try and find one less than 100k if k series

stefaclese · Post by **stefaclese** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:46 am

The K series didn't have the black interior though. Just ask to have a look at it when the garage is open, they're not going to refuse a potential sale.

As for performance, the Honda and K series engines are pretty identical in performance, both hovering around 110bhp, the difference being the Honda lump will more than likely be the SOHC single cam engine and the K series is a twincam engine.

Both engines can be perfectly reliable if looked after, the more history the car has the better really.

Look for rust around the wheels arches and along the sills, and if theres water in the spare wheel well in the boot. Also see if theres any water in the handles for the sunroof. You could also check to see the state of the rear trailing arm bushes as well as these are a common MOT failure once they're knackered after a good few years use (mine have lasted the life of the car until they failed the last MOT and were replaced).
Don't be put off by any of the above as they're generally easy and cheap fixes, but if any are present then use them to barter the price down

How much is it up for sale for?

steve_b9 · Post by **steve_b9** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:04 am

cheers for all that, its up for Â£875
and seems to be someons private sale that theyve put next to a car garage.
how does that price sound?
cheers
steve

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:26 pm

Expensive! My VVC is up for 800 and thats newer too, although I've been told it's cheap I'm not getting any interest at all.

Crome · Post by **Crome** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:27 pm

steve_b9 wrote:cheers for all that, its up for Â£875
and seems to be someons private sale that theyve put next to a car garage.
how does that price sound?
cheers
steve

Sounds like a good price to me, got mine for Â£1100 last year.

mach1rob wrote:Expensive! My VVC is up for 800 and thats newer too, although I've been told it's cheap I'm not getting any interest at all.

Â£800! that is cheap! if i hadnt just bought a turbo i could have been interested. Good luck with the sale.

Crome

stefaclese · Post by **stefaclese** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:39 pm

Sounds like a good price as long as it runs lol. I got my 216 SE Coupe for Â£1400 last year.

Crome · Post by **Crome** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:10 pm

Also steve, my coupe is for sale: http://www.rt2468abcd.r8technology.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=80375
Have a look

Crome

steve_b9 · Post by **steve_b9** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:09 pm

well i went for another look tonight and took my torch with me
overall the body work isnt too bad.
has a very small rust bubble on the drivers rear arch, a small scratch on the passenger rear arch. but doesnt dent the panel at all. the front bumper has been changed at some point with a green one and then spayed the correct colour and now its flaking, although only in a few small places.

looking under the car from the back all looks very clean and solid, the powerflow back box is abit bodged on. but not damaging the car in any way, and is blowing a little so will haggle with that,
again looking underneath from the sides is very clean again.
but looking from the front there is an oil leak from the engine and has a small patch under the car. so ill have to look at that before i get any money out, also the engine apears to be on the passenger side so to me thats a honda engine.

is there any things too look out on with the honda engine, and any well known places for oil leaks?

cheers
steve

Metromartin · Post by **Metromartin** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:43 pm

mach1rob wrote:Expensive! My VVC is up for 800 and thats newer too, although I've been told it's cheap I'm not getting any interest at all.

I think everyone else is in the same boat, we need money to spend on xmas and not cars sadly

If you wait to spring im sure your get that or more.
Hey good time for buyers though.

steve_b9 · Post by **steve_b9** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:43 pm

well i test drove this car today, it drives realy nice, handles well, stays streight if you let go of the wheel, the engine pulls well, no rattles or knocking, had a wind noise at one point though,
and there is water in the boot on the passenger side,
that could cause this ive heard of the rear lamp seals leaking?
but other then that its sice and im going to buy it soon