3.0si, specification and any weaknesses?
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Hello and welcome!
Plenty of knowledge here on the forum, just browse around.
As for the weaknesses, one could quote the roof motor (if that's the roadster you're after), flywheel chatter (replacing the DMF fixes it), the DSC unit (rare but expensive) and - in rare cases of low-mileage cars - hydraulic valve lifters (if you're unlucky, you'll need a new engine head). Rear springs also tend to snap, but it's a cheap fix.
Our cars aren't getting any younger, but still, it's unlikely that you will have major issues. The maintenance costs are low for the perfomance and joy they provide.
Plenty of knowledge here on the forum, just browse around.
As for the weaknesses, one could quote the roof motor (if that's the roadster you're after), flywheel chatter (replacing the DMF fixes it), the DSC unit (rare but expensive) and - in rare cases of low-mileage cars - hydraulic valve lifters (if you're unlucky, you'll need a new engine head). Rear springs also tend to snap, but it's a cheap fix.
Our cars aren't getting any younger, but still, it's unlikely that you will have major issues. The maintenance costs are low for the perfomance and joy they provide.
As above...but also add...
If it comes with 108 alloys (look like a 5 spoke star) they are prone to corroding... so check the inside of them aswell as the face.
The front fogs also corrode - mist up and get water in... requires replacing as they are sealed.
But overally great (and cheap for what they are) motoring.
If it comes with 108 alloys (look like a 5 spoke star) they are prone to corroding... so check the inside of them aswell as the face.
The front fogs also corrode - mist up and get water in... requires replacing as they are sealed.
But overally great (and cheap for what they are) motoring.
MV2's suit the coupe, but not the roadster in IMO.
OP, not sure what you are comparing the 3.0si against.
"Interested in the possible purchase of a 2006 3.0 si and wondered what the difference was with this model/ what standard spec was please?"
Be aware there are two specs of 3.0si. Sport and SE with sport being the more desirable.
OP, not sure what you are comparing the 3.0si against.
"Interested in the possible purchase of a 2006 3.0 si and wondered what the difference was with this model/ what standard spec was please?"
Be aware there are two specs of 3.0si. Sport and SE with sport being the more desirable.