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Torn between a 05 1.9 diesel (I think it's a desire as it has the glass roof) it's done 130k but had the timing belt done
Or a 06 1.6 petrol forte on 100k but it's had a new clutch.
The petrol is a bit more expensive but looks cleaner. Which would you guys lean towards? Hopefully going to view the diesel later
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New clutch is good news, should last you a while.
My 1.6 petrol (2003) needed its new one at 120k miles... also recently had a new starter motor at about 130k. Otherwise it's just been the usual stuff like drop links, exhaust, tyres, replacing a bashed mirror. ISTR a new radiator a few years back too, and a refurb indicator stalk as below. But nothing was too pricey, plenty of cheap and used parts available for these.
Watch out for splayed-out rear wheels - means you need a new (reconditioned) axle soonish... not had that on mine yet, thankfully, and double check all electrics work properly. Indicator stalk assembly can be glitchy e.g. a common issue is that when self-cancelling it turns opposite indicator on...
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The 2 litre diesel is a very robust and reliable engine.
The m59 1.6 petrol is vulnerable for blowing cylinder head gasket on higher mileage like 100 to 150k.
Changing the cambelt should not a problem.
But changing the clutch or the rear axle is a pain.
On a ten year old Berlingo you could have all kind of electrical problems - sometimes very difficult.
Spare parts are really cheap.
Regards Rolf
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Just been to view the diesel, found the clutch really heavy and it had a pretty rough repair patch over the top of one of the sills. Engine management light in it too which he reckons he will sort Monday but I've left it alone for now
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I think you will be very wise to avoid this one.
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Didn't feel right, I'm out. In to the next one I think
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