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[lmccallion7]

Hi All, newbie to the forum and would like to say hello and ask a few questions. I am a bit of a renault head, have owned all the Megane RS range now at some stage but was going to look at potientially purchasing a Clio 182. My main concern is when looking at the photos there was rust on the drivers arch, not a lot but visable, and also in the fuel cap area. Is this one to steer clear of or from past knowledge is this something that can be repaired fairly cheap? Other than this, its seems to be straight enough. It also has 135k miles but I dont see this as much of a concern as there are a few with a lot more out there.

 

[Stefan.]

 

[Touring_Rob]

Welcome, set a budget and buy on condition is all I can suggest.

Usually arch rust will mean there is more rust elsewhere so worth having a careful look over the car.

 

[Clio_fool]

Welcome aboard. Arches and filler cap area are where the mk2's are starting to go these days so unless you find one that has proof of repairs already you'll probably face in in future anyway. If it's not too bad it shouldn't cost the earth to repair but use it to barter the price down a bit.

 

[imprezaworks]

Welcome 👋

 

[Mr Underhill]

As above but take a look at this thread as they’re also starting to go in other places - https://cliosport.net/threads/old-crusty-restoring-my-rotten-bg-182.844901/