Hi. I have a 6, 1997, with 110k miles on the clock. I've owned it for 6 years and as far as I know its never had any suspension parts replaced.

It handles great, I think. I love the car! But I was wondering if, at that age and mileage, it would benefit from new shocks, springs, wishbones, bearings, bushes etc, and by how much would it benefit. A little? A fair bit? A lot?

The reason I am asking you very knowledgeable guys is that I've got about £600 going spare. I would LIKE to treat my 6 in the suspension dpt, but, over the past few weeks I have asked 3 garages, and they all said, if it passes the MOT ok (it did, 1 month ago), then there is no need to spend £100's on parts that don't need replacing.

BUT!! I have read so much on here (great site btw!) about the big improvements in handling after replacing said items. At the end of the day, I only want it to 'handle like new', re: all the great reviews we've all read in the car mags, no lowering, track day handling etc.

So, guys, if I've got the money to do it, and I AM keeping the car for a few more years, will I notice the difference, or should I buy a 50" tv instead!!??

^^agree! be a nice freshen up!

very worth doing

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Team Black Rallye
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New wishbone bushes, track rod ends, maybe dampers, braided brake lines and some uprated brake pads. Check your engine mounts and chock / replace.

A nice revival package : )

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You will need new beam mounts, P bushes and balljoints soon - I found mine nearly all went around the 115k mark.

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