09-01-2015, 04:58 PM
Hi! Im Leon, 26 and just passed this August. I have no idea why I waited for so long.
First car, £175 Rover 214i. I understood at the time that it was going to last a month at most, But was happy to just get on the road in literally anything that could be classed as a car. So two months later, It vomits all over its self and I roll it on to a roundabout and it gets scrapped.
Decided then to buy something I liked, So looking for 306s, Found my current car. A 1.4 Phase3 LX. 97,000miles and £450.
(I'd upload photos, But my phone wont allow it
, Basically your standard dark red P3, No alloys.)
I found this forum when it came to trying to pass my MOT, Managed to do a bit myself such as replacing CV boot, Drop links, and the simplest stuff like Spark plugs and Air filter. It also needed a new Cat and handbrake cables (Done in a garage because until i get good equipment, im not going under my car).
Ive learnt alot in the last couple of months and am hooked on self repair. Although, Its gone a bit downhill. Still not passed MOT because of emissions.
Today after checking my levels (have done several times since buying) I found the dreaded mayo on the cap of my coolant.
So my luck isnt the best right now. Considering an engine swap (But ill save that for another post.)
Short version: I like 306s, I bought a 306, Its dying, I'm trying to fix it, Ive learnt alot from it though. I should spend a little more money next time.
Anyway! Hi!
First car, £175 Rover 214i. I understood at the time that it was going to last a month at most, But was happy to just get on the road in literally anything that could be classed as a car. So two months later, It vomits all over its self and I roll it on to a roundabout and it gets scrapped.
Decided then to buy something I liked, So looking for 306s, Found my current car. A 1.4 Phase3 LX. 97,000miles and £450.
(I'd upload photos, But my phone wont allow it
, Basically your standard dark red P3, No alloys.)I found this forum when it came to trying to pass my MOT, Managed to do a bit myself such as replacing CV boot, Drop links, and the simplest stuff like Spark plugs and Air filter. It also needed a new Cat and handbrake cables (Done in a garage because until i get good equipment, im not going under my car).
Ive learnt alot in the last couple of months and am hooked on self repair. Although, Its gone a bit downhill. Still not passed MOT because of emissions.
Today after checking my levels (have done several times since buying) I found the dreaded mayo on the cap of my coolant.
So my luck isnt the best right now. Considering an engine swap (But ill save that for another post.)
Short version: I like 306s, I bought a 306, Its dying, I'm trying to fix it, Ive learnt alot from it though. I should spend a little more money next time.
Anyway! Hi!
