Is 87k much on a clio cup?

[chris_p]

Just saw a clio 172 cup advertised in the paper, only £3600 for it.
It's done 87k, full service history, one owner 51 plate. Is it worth viewing or are clios pants at that sort of mileage?

 

[Gaz_]

The engines are stong as an ox!! No problems with that imo. With that sort of milage the cambelt should have been done @ 70 k ish, along with the Aux belt. Longs its had regular oil changes i cant see any problems at that price My old one has aound 74k, absolutely no problems.

 

[Christopher]

i didn't think Cups were on a 51? :S

i've seen a very early 02 and loads of 52's

 

[chris_p]

i didn't think Cups were on a 51? :S

i've seen a very early 02 and loads of 52's

My bad, it was a 52 plate. Well spotted that man!
What about gearbox gear etc, as I was under the impression they're weak anyway?

 

[gazbenger]

i didn't think Cups were on a 51? :S

i've seen a very early 02 and loads of 52's

I dont think they made 51 plate cups, unless it was a late reg

 

[Ollie82.]

If its got loads of history and loads of receipts then i can't see it being much of an issue.

I'd be thorough with checking it over though.

 

[Christopher]

i didn't think Cups were on a 51? :S

i've seen a very early 02 and loads of 52's

I dont think they made 51 plate cups, unless it was a late reg

aye, some press cars were 02 though

 

[Christopher]

as Gaz says, they are strong, strong engines! the box is the weak link if anything

FSH essential!

 

[Greeny.]

Box went on mine around 60k, just be careful.

 

[Gaz_]

gearboxes are fine if the previous owners have mechanical sympathy, no 'fast and furious' stylee changes

 

[Munson]

15 gear changes, and 2 minute 1/4 mile times?

 

[Greeny.]

Luckily im giving my 172 some TLC

 

[Gaz_]

yes.

 

[Christopher]

15 gear changes, and 2 minute 1/4 mile times?

more gearchanges = faster

they must have HGV boxes in F&F...at least 20 changes per car, per race