Recent content by greeper

Just thought I would pop by and noticed this thread. Wow still a few people around then :D

I am not sure the two cars are comparable. I have been arguing on this forum (on and off) for years about people not comparing like for like. The ST is comparable to the Megan 225, the 182 is going against the Fiesta ST. The ST is going to be faster (not by much) as it is a bigger more powerful...

My Golf is standard and not much off my old 172 for straight line speed. 166bhp, 247lb and 135mph top speed, my mate has the 130bhp version REVOd to 180bhp, and BMW 330Cis cant get away. Where they fail is on fun, Golfs are no where near as much fun as 172s or 182s to drive. But then I get...

try: http://www.a-pp.com/shop/Silkolene_Engine_Oils.htm ">http://www.a-pp.com/shop/Silkolene_Engine_Oils.htm Brun, who used to be the oil god of this forum a few years ago (and may still be) recommened this type of oil for the 172, fully synthetic. I used this and it meant that my old 172...

52mpg on a good day normally average 47 :D. I used to get 32-34 in the 172 I had, it never dropped below 30 on a 200 mile run but then it never had anything other than optimax either.

Hi and welcome. In answer to your question ... Not that I am aware but plenty have gone the other way. :D

LOL... I thought you were so excited at the 182 test drive that you had forgotten to shave and collected it in your Pajamas :D Not really spooky, common sence considering that I always believed everyone in Wales were related (runs and hides) :D Anyway, to be honest your 172 and the 182 look...

Dai - you need a shave :D... Anyway excellent set of photos, not really that different to the normal 172 though they do look better when lowered. I like the wheels more than the old 172 ones. Exhaust exits should either be bigger or closer together. Interior - the 172 looked too plastic...

I never used to see any 172s, now I see at least 1 a day, I saw a silver one today, a blue one yesterday and often see a silver one and a Cup on my way to work. I hardly ever see red or black ones. So yes I think they are becoming more popular especially as the price is plumetting on them. I...

Now get an alloy tax disk holder, fill it up and re-live the good old days.

Excellent, that picture of your new 172 makes it look real mean, :D Very good price, almost wish I hadnt got rid of mine.

If I had to buy right now then a 172 - in a years time I would go for the 182 it gets much better reviews and is probably better made due to them dealing with all the small problems on the 172. Yours sounds very good though Dai.

I had one on my old 172 but never had any problems with it sorry.

Seedy seems jealous. What is 1bhp per ton to having Climate Control, ABS, more choice of colours and some funny exhaust entries? :D

Haha well I suppose Blue is OK (second best colour). I hope the weather gets better so that you can put the car through its paces and give it a long wash and polish.