clio 182

[wade.k10]

hello im looking to buy a 182. anythink i really need to look out for when buying one?

thanks wade

 

[Revels]

Get a 182 with both cup packs. Suspension and wheels is one. Spoiler and splitter is another (splitter usually broken/missing)

Don't bother with the 182 Cup.

Then check the usual things.. Tyres/brakes/suspension. The exhaust will need replacing at some point.

Get one with the belts done if you can as it's a £500 job. I think its 5years/72k it needs doing for the cambelt. Aux belt I'm not 100% sure on timings.

 

[wade.k10]

Get a 182 with both cup packs. Suspension and wheels is one. Spoiler and splitter is another (splitter usually broken/missing)

Don't bother with the 182 Cup.

Then check the usual things.. Tyres/brakes/suspension. The exhaust will need replacing at some point.

Get one with the belts done if you can as it's a £500 job. I think its 5years/72k it needs doing for the cambelt. Aux belt I'm not 100% sure on timings.

thanks mate is i get one with both cup packs would it be more to insure than a normal 182?

 

[Beef-Mc]

Shouldn't be as it's just optional extras.

 

[Tav]

I choose a racing blue coloured 182 Cup with no stripes. All the benefits of cup packs without expensive xenon lights, cheap looking leather that's cold in winter and sticky in summer, melting thumb grips on steering wheels, frustrating to use climate control (A/C is simpler and better and rarely needs used) and it's a smidge lighter too.

It'll be cheaper to buy as well I'd have thought? Certainly was when new. My 15k mile example was very good value for money.

Make sure it's got the proper Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 tyres or at least a set of good tyres from another brand. The Clio's best feature is it's fun handling. It doesn't need modified to be a hoot and all the 'extras' on the regular 182 just get in the way or don't add anything worthwhile to the mix.

Key thing is to get a good car at a good price...if it's not quite the spec. you want that might be ok if it's a really good example. Different people have different preferences on what spec. they want their car to have. Leather seats and bright lights might be a must have for some.

Only issues for me so far have been engine mounts going soft and needing replaced. Exhaust is rusting but not gone yet (now on 30k miles).

Shouldn't be as it's just optional extras.

Optional extra's can push a premium up.

 

[Jonny1*2]

as above, should be the same. only the trophy insurance cost more for some reason. Probably due to exclusivity and the dampers

 

[Tav]

Trophy has £1800 worth of front dampers, £1300 worth of seats and £500 worth of alloys as extra's...eek!

 

[wade.k10]

thanks for the advice im haveing a look at some on sat so if i get on il post up some pics

 

[Jonny1*2]

would advise going with someone's on here if you can. at least then you'll know it's been looked after. You'll have to pay a tenner and become a member to see the ads though. worth the money for other forum stuff also.

 

[Tav]

Just cause they are on Clio Sport means nothing, could still be a shed.

 

[Jonny1*2]

i personally wouldn't sell a dodgy car somewhere i'm on all the time.

 

[Tav]

Aye but you might sell it then f-off into the distance?