Check for
clutch judder and bite, especially on a car which has been enjoyed on trackdays.
Not exact matches
Clutch replacement is likely to be one of the major expenses you'll face — a
clutch kit and flywheel are around # 600, with labour adding a couple of hundred to that, so beware any
juddering or slipping.
If you don't wait for it to drop then you either strain your
clutch or upset the engine and the car
judders before the engine speed matches that of the transmission, especially in lower gears (1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd).
A less common issue but still something to consider especially on higher milage vehicles is excessive crankshaft end - float, as excessive axial movement in the crank will at least exaggerate any vibration or run - out in the
clutch mechanism or flywheel resulting in
judder.
If the process isn't done easily, it can cause the chitter (or
judder or whatever name for it you are used to... the vibration on
clutch engagement at lower speeds).
If you feel a
juddering when moving off, it's probably the dual - mass flywheel on the way out — not cheap, and it makes sense to get the
clutch replaced at the same time, so the total bill will be well over a grand.
The standard six - speed manual gearbox has a springy yet accurate gait, but its
clutch is quite heavy and there's often
judder through the gearlever when pulling away.
The dual -
clutch option was smooth, without many of the shudder -
judder niggles present in other economy - car DCTs.