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paulous2k
05-10-2010, 21:44
Very reluctant sale of my much loved Clio Williams, no 161.

L Reg, registered 01/01/94

109K miles with Full Service History (and every MOT certificate to confirm mileage)

Full MOT (just passed with flying colours - without advisories)

Standard unmodified car.

£2650 ono

I’ve owned and loved the car for over 5 years and my intention was to keep it forever... my museum piece! It’s been a luxury part-time love but unfortunately due to my expanding family and the increasing financial demands that entails it’s a luxury I can no longer afford. (its car no.4 in the family!). I really don’t want to sell it, but I’ve finally succumbed and I'm trying to gauge the market by listing it here.

It’s a really fine example. Mechanically absolutely sound. Bodywork is really nice too. There’s a tiny bit of rust inside the rear arch, barely visible. Also a few bits under the bonnet and in the bootlid. A couple of small supermarket trolley dings in the body but otherwise it’s in really good condition.

I bought the car in June 2005 and in that time I’ve only covered 11k miles. I’ve got a huge pile of receipts for many £1000’s from previous owners, covering servicing, repairs etc from new. There’s too much to list! I’ve also got every MOT certificate, 15 in total. Since buying the car I’ve spent quite a bit of money on it, maintaining it regardless of cost, I’ve summarised the bigger stuff below:

Sept 2005 – Gearbox repair (I wasn’t happy with crunchy 3rd gear selection). Gearbox removed by local garage and sent away for specialist repair/rebuild. 3rd gear, ¾ synchroniser and bearings all rebuilt. Cost £500

Sept 2005 – Crankshaft oil seal replaced (and cost of gearbox removal). Cost £338

Oct 2005 – Professional paintwork repairs (I wasn’t happy with stonechips and scratches) - fix scratch in roof and scratch in OSR wing. Re-painted bonnet and front bumper (due to stone chips). Cost £606

Oct 2005 – Hill Engineering power ignition service kit. Cost £99

Nov 2005 – New Power Steering Rack. Cost £260

Sept 2006 – New brakes & pads all round. New rear wheel bearings. Service brake callipers. Cost £210

Sept 2007 – New steering column/shaft. Cost £297

Oct 2007 – New auxiliary belt. Cost £101

Oct 2008 – New alternator. New discs and pads all round (due to pitting caused by lack of use!). Cost £427

Sept 2009 – New front tyres – Toyo Proxies. Cost £150

Oct 2009 – New brake pipes. Cost £143

In addition to this I’ve also had the car serviced 4 times in the time I’ve had it. Twice with Renault and twice at a local specialist.

The car had done 98k miles when I bought it in June 2005. It’s now done 109K miles. I’ve barely used it. It’s spent the vast majority of its time stored and SORN’d in my garage. I tend to get it out each summer and use it for 2-3 months and then put it away again.

It’s just passed its MOT; it sailed through without even an advisory. So its MOT is now valid until October 2011.

It’s got full service history, 18 stamps in total (most are Renault Main Dealer) I last had it serviced 2,000 miles ago.

Mechanically sound and runs really well.

HPI clear

Kenwood CD player

Clifford Concept 50 immobiliser system

Please email me or phone if you’re interested.

paul@guy2k.plus.com

07976 745388 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07976 745388 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

I’m looking for £2,650ono

I’m located in Hertfordshire

Photos here can be seen here :

http://www.photobox.co.uk/1x9C7007/album/507578011?cid=tashare001

paulous2k
05-10-2010, 22:08
Here's a pic

paulous2k
08-10-2010, 19:54
Any takers? Or any advice from fellow Williams owners??

I've also just listed it on Pistonheads

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2149471.htm

Daz.
09-10-2010, 07:26
Aye, sell it to me on the cheap!

Fancy a 172? :wink:

ollie16v
09-10-2010, 14:52
That looks very nice and a great write up. Perhaps some photos of the areas of rust for the club pictures. Otherwise the price is cheap IMO. Depends how soon you want to sell it but if I was in the market for a williams I would definately have a look. Good luck with the sale, hope it stays in the club.

MatrixGuy
09-10-2010, 15:42
Very nice indeed, am sure that will be snapped up.

paulous2k
09-10-2010, 17:49
Thanks for the feedback. I'll take some pics of the rust. To be honest the wheelarch bit probably won't show up in a photo, its so small. The bits inside the tailgate and bonnet might show up, but again they're nothing serious... I just thought I'd try to be as honest as possible with my description and list the negative rather than say its 'mint' like some people do.

I had a 172 CUP... great car, but I sold it to buy the Williams! So thanks but no, I need to cash in the Williams so part'ex isn't an option.

I'm not in a desperate hurry to sell. Happy to wait a couple of months if I need to. I'd rather see it go to a good home, ideally an enthusiast who will look afer it.

paulous2k
16-10-2010, 17:12
Passenger side wheel arch, tiny rust bubble

paulous2k
16-10-2010, 17:15
drivers side wheel arch

paulous2k
16-10-2010, 17:21
under bonnet rust spots

paulous2k
16-10-2010, 17:24
some front more shots

paulous2k
30-10-2010, 17:19
Sold to a very happy buyer (via pistonheads)

Jamie.
30-10-2010, 19:10
Looked worth every penny.

JamieG
31-10-2010, 22:39
Sold to a very very happy new owner, thank you Paul :D