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3071
Hi Guys,Just took the Av on a day trip to Blackpool with the kids.On the way back I spotted a Renault Specialist who does Mot's,warranty work for all local...
Ian Adamson
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Aug 1, 2008
6:02 pm
3072
Just a bit of fun... In the blazing sunshine yesterday i discovered a hot thing sprawled across my bonnet. If i didn't love him, he'd be dead by now! I put...
Robert
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Aug 1, 2008
6:21 pm
3073
Hi Ian, your not specific about what is actually done for the money and to which engine size What you have to be aware of is the big difference between a...
desmond collins
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Aug 1, 2008
6:31 pm
3074
Hi Des,Having spoken to the mechanic the price is indeed for a 2.0ltr turbo..He also stated that only genuine Renault stamped parts would be used with no...
Ian Adamson
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Aug 1, 2008
6:53 pm
3075
Ian, When you speak to him in the morning please ask for a price for the 3 litre while youre at it. Mike ... 2.0ltr turbo..He also stated that only genuine...
Mike Widlof
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Aug 1, 2008
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3076
What have other folks paid for a 2lt cambelt change? I am shopping around currently, I'll probably go to Priory but it would be good to know what the going...
mcmonas
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Aug 2, 2008
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3077
Hi David, I wish i could offer some helpful advise but i'm still making it up as i go. I DO have push rims on my chair that have a plastic coating that gives...
Robert
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Aug 2, 2008
7:17 pm
3078
Further to Steve's post here is the same car on Ebay :- http://tinyurl.com/cheapavantime currently at £2050 no reserve Looking at the sellers feedback I would...
Mike Widlof
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Aug 3, 2008
11:53 am
3079
Any serious buyer would get a vehicle status report. You can do this from as little as a fiver. Don't judge the book by the cover....
nak
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Aug 3, 2008
1:48 pm
3080
Mike, hi, looking to take the beast on a trip to Germany, possibly Austria and have read posts on headlights / deflectors etc. Came across ad on ebay for a...
Gavin Crawford
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Aug 3, 2008
2:44 pm
3081
hmmmm... reading the feedback, and looking at the listings, it looks like - Sterling give exuberant, superlative descriptions of their cars - they certainly...
thecustomercouk
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Aug 3, 2008
3:21 pm
3082
I can't see why they would be "dealer only" replacement, although as with halogen you must not touch the glass when fitting. If they were main dealer only...
Mike Widlof
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Aug 3, 2008
8:59 pm
3083
Mike, thanks. In the ads they claim 3,000 hours life, which at say an average 30mph (mix of town and motorway driving) would equate to 90,000 miles of running...
Gavin Crawford
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Aug 3, 2008
9:30 pm
3084
Hi - new member here I bought my Avantime from Sterling 7 weeks ago via e-bay without viewing the vehicle and can advise you that you will be under no pressure...
peter92095
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Aug 3, 2008
10:49 pm
3085
that's very encouraging to hear Peter Will...
thecustomercouk
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Aug 4, 2008
4:40 am
3086
For a number of reasons (four, actually, one at each corner!) I will be in the market for some new tyres in a month or so. The rears are just about worn out -...
gregory.stark
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Aug 4, 2008
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3087
Hi Peter, Thanks for the feedback on Sterling. It's reassuring to know their Ebay feedback may not be a true reflection of their attitude to customers. ...
Mike Widlof
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Aug 4, 2008
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3088
Believe it or not ride quality actually improves if you change to 18" rims ??? Mike W....
Mike Widlof
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Aug 4, 2008
11:47 am
3089
Hi Greg I Have 18" wheels an my avantime with 235/45/18 tyres no problem with rubbing even fully loaded. Don't know about price as they came as a package with...
Nigel Bain
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Aug 4, 2008
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3090
Thanks for all the feedback. If anyones interested the car has had 2 owners, the first being Renault and it's clean on HPI. Surprisingly enough the car has had...
Gavin Coveney
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Aug 4, 2008
4:27 pm
3091
Hi , went to get out of the car yesterday, pulled on the door handle , and Lo and behold, the whole lever and plastic surround comes away from the door !!!.......
skwuddles2000
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Aug 4, 2008
5:37 pm
3092
Thinking of selling my 3.0l auto in Illiad blue, sat nav etc, but with black leather. 43k miles with history for under 5k. If you are interested email me for...
Les Burge
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Aug 4, 2008
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3093
Hi, as I used to be in the lighting game, I know a bit about HID or discharge lamps, these lamps do not have a filiment, just a mixture a gases that are...
Roger Ames
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Aug 4, 2008
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3094
Just popped some photos of the car in the for sale section of files with some more details. I haven't listed every single attribute that the car has because I ...
Rob
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Aug 4, 2008
10:29 pm
3095
Hi Greg, Mike got me a set of 18" wheels and I decided to fit Avon ZZ3s like those I had on the original 17" wheels. I've found them to be terrific tyres -...
sykestudio
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Aug 5, 2008
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3096
Hi, I have just been told it will cost £195 for a front coil spring (plus fitting) for my 3 litre avantime...has anyone had this problem and solved it for...
Stuart Browning
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Aug 5, 2008
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3097
Stuart, Sounds a lot for one spring. Minedor have for sale a pair of complete struts and springs for about that (€250) :- ...
Mike Widlof
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Aug 5, 2008
5:51 pm
3098
Here's what I fitted on the 18" wheels:- http://tinyurl.com/6qpfc6 Made by Avon but a little cheaper. Mike w...
Mike Widlof
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Aug 5, 2008
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3099
<with the caveat that I don't yet own an Avantime>... a search at Mytyres turns up Falken 452 http://bit.ly/kIMl8 It's a very good performance tyre, at a...
Will Rowan
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Aug 5, 2008
11:18 pm
3100
Had a look at the car yesterday, exterior wise it's good with a couple of scuffs on the alloys which have been touched in. The roof rails are blemish free....
Gavin Coveney
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