…so, about these CC clutches then…

[Johnwrightphoto]

Hello again.

I’m getting closer on my 4200 search.

Just seen a very well cared for CC with 60000 fully documented miles under the care of a very good independent specialist. Clutch was replaced circa 45000 miles.

Now, there is the possibility of seeing a 30k miles CC soon that is within my budget, also well looked after but i suspect it is still on the original clutch.

What is the group’s experience of the life expectancy on the CC clutch?

Trying to work out if it is better to favour the higher mileage car with the clutch replaced or a lower mileage car that is likely to face a clutch replacement at £3k in the medium term future.

Any thoughts?

Two well cared for cars, similiar prices, one low mileage original clutch, one higher mileage with the clutch repaired.

Which would you choose and what have you all found to be the life expectancy with the CC clutch?

 

[CatmanV2]

If it was me, I'd go for the car in the spec I prefer, that has the better service history and is in better condition.

I wouldn't focus on *just* the clutch.

However, if I was buying the lower miles car, and there was no evidence of a clutch change, I'd make sure the war chest factored that in. Possibly. But in your own analysis the other car did 45k on its original clutch so you know another 15k miles is *possible*

C

 

[DLax69]

If it was me, I'd go for the car in the spec I prefer, that has the better service history and is in better condition.

I wouldn't focus on *just* the clutch.

However, if I was buying the lower miles car, and there was no evidence of a clutch change, I'd make sure the war chest factored that in. Possibly. But in your own analysis the other car did 45k on its original clutch so you know another 15k miles is *possible*

C

...and judge service history by actual receipts/invoices.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Depends how the previous owner drove it. You can tell how good a clutch is, by to getting a reading which should have been carried out at service and even then it's indicative. I replaced one at 90% before going on a road-trip. Other have replaced them at 110% wear when it started slipping.

 

[Johnwrightphoto]

Depends how the previous owner drove it. You can tell how good a clutch is, by to getting a reading which should have been carried out at service and even then it's indicative. I replaced one at 90% before going on a road-trip. Other have replaced them at 110% wear when it started slipping.

Heh that’s a very interesting point. So the service analysis should show what percentage wear there is on the clutch???

 

[midlifecrisis]

Heh that’s a very interesting point. So the service analysis should show what percentage wear there is on the clutch???

yes, its what any good minded Service Shop should do, if it's close, they'll try to upsell the service!

 

[Johnwrightphoto]

yes, its what any good minded Service Shop should do, if it's close, they'll try to upsell the service!

Brilliant! I’ll have that checked

 

[3hcp]

If it were me I’d try to negotiate the price down based on clutch life then when you eventually replace it you have a low mileage car with new clutch that will be worth significantly more than the high mileage one.

 

[Johnwrightphoto]

If it were me I’d try to negotiate the price down based on clutch life then when you eventually replace it you have a low mileage car with new clutch that will be worth significantly more than the high mileage one.

I like your style.