Clio Williams 1 #0049 For sale

[will_2111]

Hi guys,

I'm going to be as honest as I can in this advert.

I'm sure some of you may have seen the recent eBay advert recently for a Clio Williams 1 #0049.

Everything in the advert was completely correct, the car is near-on immaculate. No rust, cosmetically sound, interior great, runs very well, all great signs. So i bought it for upwards of £3k. I was driving home only to find there was a bit of a kangeroo/hesitation when on around quarter throttle. It isn't that bad, but would need sorting at some point.

I've done some reading on these forums, and it seems as though it could be a number of things, however, I bought the car as a 'mint example, and a perfect runner', and did not expect this problem. I really do not have the time or knowledge to fix the problem. I am disappointed because it is a lovely car, it really is. I fell in love with her immediately.

New cam belt, brakes, water pump, cobra immobiliser and more very recently done on it.

Because of the problem (and very reluctantly), I am going to put her up for sale on here.

I am willing to let her go for £2900 o.n.o. (priced to sell), immediately losing myself a lot of money, but for the fore mentioned reasons. I work for Bentley, so i appreciate a car in good nick, and after sorting this problem, she really would be worth a lot.

Anyone is welcome to come and view. I am based in Sandbach, Cheshire.

Is anyone interested?

Many thanks for your time,
Will

[Dean250]

Pictures will help you sell the car, sounds nice enough but why not just see about getting it fixed? unless its serious.

Edit - Just realised I've viewed this car when I was looking for one before buying one to restore.

I really didn't like the guys attitude, the car is nice and rust free as you say

he wanted 4k when I seen it, it was up for 4500 but I couldn't hand that over as all had was a few dvla print outs for paper work, not sure if you have more or he found more but didn't seem worth it to me, along with a few other things.

[will_2111]

Hi Dean,

Taken some pictures today, should be able to view them at the following link.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110845354@N07/

There is more paperwork than just a DVLA print out. A lot of service paperwork and receipts.

I would attempt to sort the problem, but as stated before, i bought it as a 'problem-less car', so unfortunately I didn't expect to immediately throw time at solving the problem.

The car really is priced to sell, and i'm sure someone with previous knowledge or experience of these cars, after spending a little time on it, would end up with a valuable little Williams 1.

Thanks for your reply.
Cheers,
Will

[Dean250]

I don't really think a problem less Williams will be out there really, from time to time things will develop due to there age!

The car looks well enough, when I seen it he just had a few pieces of paper that were print outs of it's MOT dates and locations.

Don't think he had any other bits so must have found some stuff, not sure what you paid but he was adamant on 4k for it.

[will_2111]

Good point, although being assured it was a good runner, then immediately coming across this problem frustrated me.

The car is absolutely spot on, I'm adamant it is worth 4k and upwards if the problem were to be solved! I just literally do not have the time for it.

[glyn211269]

Have PM'd you mate. I'm just down the road for you in Middlewich. I don't want to buy the car but I may be able to help...

[will_2111]

Hi guys,

FIXED THE PROBLEM! :D

She is now running sweet as a nut, and I have fallen right back in love! I was just being an impatient little scrote!

Still for sale in the New Year i expect, but want to have my fun with her for now.

Thank you for all your messages and help guys, really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Will

[glyn211269]

Glad you've got it sorted out but you definitely need more patience to live with one of these cars!!

If you were going to keep I'd suggest you replace the missing exhaust manifold heatshield to prevent those brake pipes across the bulkhead from cooking. And if you want it really spot on, get the correct rear wiper arm and tailgate sticker!!

[will_2111]

Where can i source the heat shield Glyn?

You are bloody picky! haha

Thanks

[jock]

Good second hand - rocking horse shit lol ! new renault only, RPD used to show them on their site but maybe not available any more ? They have the tailgate sticker.