'New' 172 enjoying the snow

[D1CKY]

looks better with the sidelights removed, makes the xenons look the tits

Ah ok i'll have to try it

 

[rory182]

I had a random police winter check outside my flat a few months back - sidelights they checked for some reason. So bulbs are in!

plans, none really need to build up some savings again.

 

[Martin_172]

and you can beat the chavs by driving with your fogs on with no other lights on haha

 

[D1CKY]

and you can beat the chavs by driving with your fogs on with no other lights on haha

Lol

 

[rory182]

It's been 14 months or so since this last saw the light of day:

And, fcuk the neighbours:

 

[D1CKY]

It's been 14 months or so since this last saw the light of day:

And, fcuk the neighbours:

Lol @ the parking

 

[Ali]

lol! There seems to be a spider chariot beside that 172...

 

[rory182]

Aye, shed of a merc TBH - rusting like fook, 205 puts it to shame big time

 

[Ali]

Aye, shed of a merc TBH - rusting like fook, 205 is shameful

...

 

[rory182]

...

Least I haven't spunked thousands on it like a certain Williams

 

[Alan]

...

Least I haven't spunked thousands on it like a certain Williams

 

[Ally]

LOL

Liking the parking - should do the other way round so your pug drops it's oil on your neighbours space...

 

[rory182]

2 years on the 172 is going strong, currently on 69,977miles, just MOT'd it today, one advisory for osf track rod end.

For anyone considering a 172 as a daily runner here's a run down of what I've done to keep this mechanically tip top:

• Handbrake cables replaced March 09 - £140
• New battery April 09 - £67.99 (steep!)
• Konis adjustables, OEM top mounts and Eibach Sportlines fitted October 09 - £400
• Wheel alignment Nov 09 - £40
• Service @ 61,426 miles Jan 09 - £170
• MOT Jan 10 - £50
• New discs and pads all round Feb 10 - £210
• 2 Hankook Ventus tyres (front) July 10 - £122
• New Track rods, camber bolts fitted and alignment / camber setup Sep 10 - £210
• Oil service @ 66,960miles Oct 10 - £70
• New windscreen washer bottle Oct 10 - £100
• Replacement rear koni shock Nov 10 - £130
• 2 Hankook Ventus tyres (rear) Nov 10 - £126
• Replacement Hankook tyre after pothole attach (front) Dec 10 - £63
• MOT Feb 11 - £40

Fuel economy - average 29.662mpg (20 miles per day on motorway and 30mph roads in rush hour traffic mainly),
35mpg on longer runs with a heavy right foot (A road or motorway).

Over the last 3 months while I've been recording all expenditure using a sad android app called aCar I've got the following stats:


£5.65 per day running costs (inc fuel, insurance, mot, tax, rac membership servicing and repairs)

Cheaper than commuting by train or bus, quick enough and chuckable enough to put a massive grin on my face.

I am toying with the idea of changing but TBH nothing comes close, costs me £175.15 a month in total to run and I can get £200 - £400 a month in business mileage - result!