Considering Purchase of 7th Gen Euro - Comments?

**spetz** · 09-11-2011 01:59 AM

Hi guys,

I am considering buying an early CL9 Euro. Can someone point out the good and the bad of these cars? Common faults?
What is the fuel consumption like?
And what do you guys think the cheapest ones on the market would be like? I was originally planning on spending about 5-6K on a daily car but seen some Euros go for as little as 8K and wondering whether they are worth the money?
My original plan was to buy a 2003 or so Mitsubishi Verada which has already been converted to LPG.

**aaronng** · 09-11-2011 05:59 AM

Search for CL9 problems in the accord section. Was posted last year or the year before.

**spetz** · 09-11-2011 04:47 PM

And, what do you think of the cheapest ones on the market? Good value or so cheap because they are run down?

**Lazarus** · 09-11-2011 05:09 PM

Compare with redbook, and if they're much lower...prob best to get it checked out for faults or anything.

**aaronng** · 09-11-2011 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by spetz

And, what do you think of the cheapest ones on the market? Good value or so cheap because they are run down?

Like buying any other used car. Inspect each car on a case by case basis. Some might be genuinely cheap, others may be worn or damaged.

**handbrake** · 10-11-2011 09:58 AM

Be prepared for fast tyre wear - I have only got 45k out of my Potenzas - anybody got a suggestion for better and longer lasting replacements

**Fredoops** · 10-11-2011 07:35 PM

nexen/roadstone n7000

**spetz** · 11-11-2011 06:19 PM

What is fuel consumption like? And ride quality? Engine smoothness?

**richard_k** · 11-11-2011 06:20 PM

Yes search is your friend!

**adis** · 24-11-2011 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by spetz

What is fuel consumption like? And ride quality? Engine smoothness?

Im constantly getting 8.7 per 100km, mixed driving, mixed roads.
Get Luxury version if you can is the only tip i can give you.
Ride quality? Good but best for you to test one out and be a judge for your self, as everyone has a different opinion on whats a "good" right quality. I personally like a softer ride.
Engine is smooth. Make sure you get manual.

GL