New member on the lookout.

J

J'aime les voitures

  172 Cup

• Aug 2, 2025

• #1

Just thought I would say hi here as I've been lurking (and learning) for a while. My name is Jelly.

I'm looking to buy my first Renault. I'm on the hunt for good condition 172 Cup as I'm an advocate for the fun than can be had with small and lightweight cars.

So, yeah, Hi

 

imprezaworks

ClioSport Club Member

  Mk5 Golf GTI :)

• Aug 2, 2025

• #2

One in the for sale section mate

 

J

J'aime les voitures

  172 Cup

• Aug 2, 2025

• #3

Thanks imprezaworks. I had seen that one, but didn't fancy the MOT failure points.

 

imprezaworks

ClioSport Club Member

  Mk5 Golf GTI :)

• Aug 2, 2025

• #4

Ah okay mate

 

J

J'aime les voitures

  172 Cup

• Aug 2, 2025

• #5

Sorry, I should've also added some more info for clarity.
I'm looking for a 172 Cup that:

• Isn't rusty
• Doesn't have crushed sills
• Is original as possible. I don't mind some choice performance mods.
• Original correct Cup interior.
• Mileage isn't the most important.
• Decent service history.
• Budget around 5K.

I was originally happy to consider 182 Cup's as well, as the draw of the RB colour suits the car. But I definitely value lack of abs over colour.

I've already found this forum a wealth of knowledge, along with mates who know Clio Sports well. Seeing other peoples projects is great and it's good to see a forum still going strong in an age when Facebook seems to have killed many.

 

imprezaworks

ClioSport Club Member

  Mk5 Golf GTI :)

• Aug 2, 2025

• #6

I reckon for an immaculate cup you will need to up your budget.

@Ant1 has listed his very nice cup and it's up £7500. As an example.

 

J

J'aime les voitures

  172 Cup

• Aug 2, 2025

• #7

Cheers, I thought his had sold? I'm sure I saw it online somewhere else about a month ago.

 

imprezaworks

ClioSport Club Member

  Mk5 Golf GTI :)

• Aug 2, 2025

• #8

Saw a comment earlier that it's been listed on marketplace, assume today??

I'm not on face ache

 

J

J'aime les voitures

  172 Cup

• Yesterday at 9:28 PM

• #9

So, I just thought I'd update my first thread with..... GOT ONE! 😀

I picked it up from a lovely guy in Manchester last week. Have only driven it once but I'm really happy with it. When I'm not so busy, I'll get some more photos out on a drive.

 

imprezaworks

ClioSport Club Member

  Mk5 Golf GTI :)

• Yesterday at 9:42 PM

• #10

Loving the trailer 😀

 

J

J'aime les voitures

  172 Cup

• Today at 12:10 PM

• #11

Cheers @imprezaworks

It's a Swedish Reko clamshell trailer and is super useful. Only the first time I've put a car in it though 😆

I do feel it needs some googley eyes as when it's open it looks like it's nomming things up.

 

Howell

ClioSport Club Member

• Today at 12:26 PM

• #12

Van looks cool
Trailer looks cool
Clio looks clean


Get some more photo's up Sir

 

Matthew_

ClioSport Club Member

  Clio 182 RS

• Today at 1:05 PM

• #13

Whole tow rig looks mega and Clio looks good. Excited to see more photos of it.

Im gonna guess your favourite colour is blue 👀

 

Marky_

ClioSport Club Member

  182

• Today at 3:16 PM

• #14

Congrats! Welcome to the world of Renault ownership 😁

 

J

J'aime les voitures

  172 Cup

• Today at 4:10 PM

• #15

Cheers guys.

@Howell Thanks. The van is awesome. Lwb 4motion with diff lock. VW Amorok steel wheels as I like a modded OEM+ look and the BFG AT tyres do get used on my land 😀

@Matthew_ Ha, you would be forgiven for thinking that. I've honestly got to say it kinda just happened that way. Van came up for sale a few years back and is quite rare with the spec we wanted. It just happened to be blue! We all know the answer to the Clio colour as well..... 🤓😄

@Marky_ Thanks. Looking forward to being part of this community.