
Originally Posted by
birdseye
Been looking for a 360 and have got two cars on my short list. Both checked out by me and both look good and clean and clearly looked after. As part of checking them out I have got copies of their service records and invoices. They are, in my view , horrendous.
The cars are early 2001/3 and between them they have had to have new ECUs, new clutches, numerous ball joints, new batteries, dashboard removed, mainshaft oil seal, new discs , cam seals, and literally dozens of other bits between them. Broken down on the road and towed in once. There is only a couple of service invoices where there are no extras - thats 2 out of 20 odd. And I contrast this with my wife's Smart Roadster which is 2004 and has had nothing other than a turbo under original guarantee. And the family 2009 Merc which in 110k miles has had a replacement thermostat.
Its not an issue of the cost, though I dont like big bills. Its having a toy car which is supposed to be fun going wrong all the time,
Am I doing something daft in thinking of buying a 360? Is it just going to be heartache?