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Post subject: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER  Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:08 pm |
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Hi All, I'm looking to buy a 3 MPS around 2008/9 model. I've looked at Focus ST's, Renault-sport Megane's etc but nothing grasps me as much as the MPS does. I think it's the fact that only true petrol heads realise the potential/performance of these cars. I love the whole wolf in sheeps clothing affect. I'm looking to buy a mk1 model with around 30k on the clock. Looking to spend around 9k Just a few questions, Is there anything I need to look out for mechanically wise? How reliable are these cars? Just any general things I should know before making my purchase?? Many Thanks Ryan
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:16 pm |
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Hello &  to  have a good look around the site and,you'll find all you need to know 
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:20 pm |
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:22 pm |
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Welcome! Good choice over the cars you listed!
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:47 pm |
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welcome to the forum
when looking at a car, let it idle for 10mins, if you see white smoke, tint of blue and stinks, turbo seals are most likely shot. listen out for any ticking noise from the left handside of the engine, could be sign that the VVT needs changing. the engines are quite ticky from the fuel pump but this is on the right hand side (I think).
apart from the above, they are rather sound
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:00 pm |
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Thanks for the advice. I must say I cannot wait. The cars look awesome!
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:08 pm |
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Ryanjones0143 wrote: Thanks for the advice. I must say I cannot wait. The cars look awesome! drive awesome aswell mate and with a few mods/map, different animal all together and as you say, they are a proper sleeper
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:19 pm |
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Gooooood choice. I looked at the same cars you mentioned but the mps is in a separate class.
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:17 pm |
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:50 pm |
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Hello and Stretch to 11k and buy a white mki with 440bhp off Ash
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:09 am |
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Hello and welcome . 
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:48 am |
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Been having a look around the forum. Some of your MPS's are beautiful. Im seeing alot of people with VVT and chain problems? Are these a common fault with these engines? What sort of mileage are these things likely to fail? I assume its also down to how the engine has been driven aswell? Or is it just pot luck if they fail or not?
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:08 am |
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It is believed that MPS engines PRODUCED after April 2007 have the revised VVT actuator. As you are after a 2008/2009 model, you should be OK. Why some have failed, pre-April 2007, is still a mystery given that they run for tens of thousands of miles with no issues. The big issue after April 2007 production is turbo smoke on idle which has run on into the MKII. If you check this out before buying and follow the excellent advice on this forum, chances are you will not have a problem. Yes you could get stung, so be careful and have some money set aside just in case. Same applies to any car bought used though.
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:01 pm |
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hello and welcome to the site you should fine a lovely car for that sort of price! i have a 58 3mps and payed under 7.5k and that had 29k on the clock! so you should be fine with your price range
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Post subject: Re: SOON TO BE NEW MPS OWNER Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 3:08 pm |
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