Advice on this ph1 172

[lozw]

So... i have just sold my Williams and i want to get a phase 1 172 to replace it.... the rawness of my williams was not for me and just not practical as a daily driver for myself...

I have found this 172 on ebay but there is something in the back of my mind which says something isn't right :S

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-X-RENAUL...oryZ9861QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Any advice appeciated, i have tried ringing the number but no one ever seems to pick up.

Thanks

 

[cat171]

Seems very cheap to me, I know that mileage is a bit high on it, but it's quite cheap.

 

[MATT BLACK]

Home page > Vehicle information
Selected vehicle:
Clio II 3dr | 3 RS20 00 | CB1C | Sunflower yellow bodywork paint
Selected RENAULT vehicle :
Registration number


X881FPP


Vehicle identification number (VIN)


VF1CB1C0F23776451




Model


Clio II


Model type


CB1C

Date of manufacture


11 2000




Additional information :


Vehicle fabrication number K000106

Equipment level ES4
Additional to equipment level SAN913
Additional to Limited Edition SAN513

Paint code OV377
Seat trim DRAP07
Interior trim HARM01

Special technical features code. \5/
A
C
G
/

N
R
T
W




Engine type F4R
Engine type and suffix /

Engine fabrication number C000140



Gearbox type JC5
Gearbox type and suffix /

Gearbox fabrication number C010539

Type of transmission /
Number of gears 5



Air conditioning type. Normal air conditioning Anti-lock braking system Yes
Controlled suspension shock absorber No Fog lamps PROJAB
Level corrector No Power-assisted steering Yes-Standard
Rear bench seat FBANAR Reinforced suspension shock absorber No
Special protection SSPSCS Speedometer display MILES
Tinted glass VF Type of climate Temperate climate
Version 3 RS20 00

 

[fuel_slut]

Personaly I think the 172 PH1 is quite raw anyway, its certainly not as refined as the ph2, dont know if thats because there older??

You'll love a ph1 plus you will enjoy that little bit of extra power.

 

[Marky_]

Seems like a nice unmolested example.

 

[Sargara]

Urgh, if only i had the money at the moment i would beat you to it!

 

[Limca]

ahh, ive just sold my unmolested mint ph1 172 to my sister. 33kmiles on the clock and serviced with Renault/Mark Fish/ and tomorrow Rentech.

It took me a while to find this one, but i was so happy with it. Owned it for a year. Bought it when it has 25k miles on it.

Sold to my sister for £4000 and her old banger till i find my next car

 

[Christopher]

it looks ok to me Loz... they're cheap now, and that is quite leggy

i sold my old Ph1 172 for £3,500 over 12 months ago. that was on 80k and was immaculate

 

[lozw]

Just got through and it sold this afternoon

Oh well im hoping something good comes from the flame red one i'm off to see tomorrow

 

[Limca]

ull find one no probs... have you checked any that are on the forsale section of the forum mate

 

[lozw]

I have, like the look of the dudes in scotland up for £2300, but the pics are not recent so i dont know tbh, i dont wanna get all the way to scotland (8 hours away) and find its not what i want... if you get me lol The only thing off putting is the fact its starting to rust on the rear arch.

 

[Limca]

unlucky cos my sister bought my car.. otherwise u would have had a mint ph1172 with 33k miles on it

 

[lozw]

its always the way

Just need ot work out how much its gonna cost me to get the rear arch sorted... will then work out what i can offer him if thats the one im gonna choose

 

[Limca]

whats your budget

 

[lozw]

up to £3500... i dont want a loan of any sort i wanna buy it outright!

 

[cat171]

The ones for low 2's sound really cheap to me, you may get a bargain, but you may not.

 

[lozw]

i know, thats my only worry about the one in the for sale section....

 

[Limca]

also while ur out seeing some ph1's, check if they have alloy bonnets or the shift light on them!!.. also check the backbox.. rust etc... move the back box a tad.. see if its secure or not, as they backboxes on the ph1s are shite.. they fall off after a while.. hence i got mine replaced as soon as i got mine.. with a full cat back stealth system

 

[davebem]

Id go and view it at that price. Read my buyers guide in the guide section and familiarise yourself with the common issues.

 

[lozw]

I sure will do Dave...

Like i said i would go and view it but i dont want to waste a trip of 16 hours in total, would mean a over night stay etc.... was speaking to a mate in Glasgow who knows what hes looking for, hes gonna see if he has time ot go and check it out

 

[cat171]

dave, no way ! Big gamble as it's far away.

Lolz - that would be a better idea tbh.

 

[davebem]

^You have a point, just seen how far stowmarket is!! Depends, sometimes you can get cheap flights for around a tenner.

 

[lozw]

lol.... just read your guide Dave... nice one, will make sure all points are noted down!

The good thing about the 172 in the for sale section is its just had servicing costs etc and cambelt changed costing £1000... would be a bonus for me

 

[word_easy]

The good thing about the 172 in the for sale section is its just had servicing costs etc and cambelt changed costing £1000... would be a bonus for me

Someone was ripped off big time them!!