Expression dCi 86 5dr

Pleasant Surprise

Bought as a runabout car under a £1000 with 12 month MOT. £30 Road Fund Licence. Very surprised at the comfort and ride. I bought it to carry folding bikes inside and mountain bike on a back carrier to cycle trails. It's a 2008 Grand Modus. I have a pristine low mileage 5 door 2008 Mitsubishi Colt I do not wish to trash doing this work. Insurance companies ridiculously overvalue the Modus at £1800 and the Colt at £1850! What are they up to I wonder?

The steering is light with a super turning circle, brakes progressive but inspire confidence, it starts on the button too. All I have spent is £100 on two new budget tyres and ordered a new key fob off Ebay as the buttons had all gone. The first thing that struck me was the solid construction of this car. I'd like to accurately ascertain MPG, but all I can say is it's definitely very frugal. My 1.3 Petrol Colt does 45+MPG and I believe this Modus , as a heavier car, is doing well over 50+MPG.

I am a DIY motorist going back decades and found no difficulty in removing the plastic "beauty covers" under the bonnet to check brake fluid, air filter element etc. I'd heard front bulbs were a nightmare to replace, but I see an adequate gap both sides for access on this Grand Modus. Oil changes are reasonably easy although a large plastic undershield needs removing. I was planning to do a cambelt change but realise the amount of work in limited space to proceed with this. I play piano a lot and would not wish to damage my hands on this job; and garages clock this work on a Modus as being four hours! so sadly it may just be a six month car to sell on in Spring 2021 unless I find a reliable mechanic at reasonable cost. It is what it is, so yes, I like it quite a lot, but I'd not freely open my wallet to this (or any) car. Over 40 years ago I was in the Motor Trade briefly and learned: "never commit yourself to any car" apart from servicing and minor repairs. Use them when the goings good and get rid fast when in doubt.

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