Newcomer -Just want to share the love for Renault 4s

[Nin]

I have just joined wishing that I had seen this site a long time ago. I have always dreamed of owning a Renault 4 since early 80's but chose a VW Beetle as my first car with my brother. So 30 years have passed and other cars but I still yearn for a Renault 4, sad I know but I can't resist their shape, their boxy curves, and that magical gear shift! I am trying to convince my son to share one with his mum and I know that he has been looking out for sales Hopefully we will be seeing one tomorrow but hearing that there is someone else viewing the car ..... but fingers crossed.

So hopefully I will be posting pictures of a new purchase soon!!

Any obvious tips when viewing??

Thanks Nin

 

[mojobaby]

Hi Nin
joining this website was a good decision because you'll get advice from some very knowledgeable R4 owners.
It's a great car to drive and work on and I'm sure your son will share your passion too.
Good luck with the viewing. Chassis rust seems to be quite a problem so make sure that the underneath has been treated properly.

 

[jjad]

Hello Nin,

welcome to the forum and good luck in becoming a new preserver of a Renault 4!

For advice, check out this page: http://www.renault4.co.uk/buyers-guide.htm - as mojobaby says, a rusty chassis can be problematic. Take a torch with you and have a good look underneath!

 

[pepper]

Welcome to the forum, Good luck in your search for your Renault 4.

 

[Nin]

Thanks for the warm welcome

Sadly, she was snapped up on Saturday morning ... well its not meant to be and there is one waiting for us somewhere?????

Thanks for the tips, I will have my torch at the ready and my son's keen eye. Noticed the blue one from Scotland but I think a bit toppy for us. Next time I see one, I wont be waiting until the weekend to view!!!!!

I am more excited about getting one than I was when I got my first car!!! I am mainly looking on this site for sale and cars and classic..are there any other places i should be looking??

Cheers again all

Nin

 

[Nin]

Thanks for that, my son was just as disappointed as me that it was sold. He has already spotted the technical help part on the forum and is getting a bit fidgety that he might have to buy some more new tools!!!
........I thought this would post to my first reply.... still getting the hang of this posting thing!!

 

[EuroCafeAuLait]

Hi Nin,

Like all of you I am quite attached to my Renault 4. It's orange, original paint with low odometer reading of 85000 since it was garaged 14 years after the owner's death. Anyway, I need to see my mom in America and selling the Renault is the ticket to the tickets. I had the bottom of my chassis welded last winter. It's registered, insured and being driven here in Dalmatia. Would you like me to send you a photo?

 

[Nin]

Hi, Sorry to hear you are having to part with your R4. I have found mine now and she is very beautiful. Have you placed it on for sale part of forum??

Good luck with your travels