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Hi I had a 53 plate 172 a few years ago and loved it. Currently have an 03 MR2 Roadster but now looking to part ex it against a 182. What price should I be looking at? - I want one that has had the belts changed, FSH and as low milage as possible. I was looking at approx £3500 - is this...

My exhaust has started blowing really badly today so needs replacing. I have not had chance to get underneath but sounds like its coming from the back box. Can someone tell me how a 53 plate 172 standard exhaust is put together (is it a 3 piece etc) and roughly the cost of replacing the...

It could well be the recent warm weather. In order to check, simply drive to Siberia in Russia where it is currently -30 and test it there. If its still the same then get a service ;-) Si

Whats the difference between scart and HDMI?

Yeh get it on Pistonheads fella - Ebay is dodgy for cars like ours!

Whats it like as I am planning on buying the same one tomorrow? Do you need Gold membership to play your mates online? Whats this special lead you need to get HD quality?..or can you just use scart?

My mate has a black one - its my next car maybe later this year!

I would take a photo of an animal for you but she is asleep in bed..(ouch)

Whats a good price for the following all fitted:- -Front brake pads -Rear brake pads -Front brake discs -Obviously brake fluid bleeding/replacing All standard-not uprated. Thanks

Hiya mate You were in the middle lane when I came past-passing the Barnsley juction (37) . Yours was nice and clean - mine was filthy! :-)

Whats a good price for a new Timing and Aux belt fitting? I have just been quoted £460.. Thanks Si PS-I have 53 plate 172 with 33k on the clock!

Welcome I bought my 172 from Adlington near Chorley (Suttons) - you know of it?

Azureus gives me everything I need - might give Utorrent a go sometime though

Ok, I'll definately give him a call tomorrow and book in as it only a 15 minute drive from here :-)

Hi I have a 53 plate 172 which has done 33k. It's last service was on 22k and I need it doing in next 2 weeks (as am off work). I have emailed RS Tuning in Leeds but had no reply so wondering if anyone knows anywhere decent in Yorkshire. I also need the Aux belt replacing/brakes checking...