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Agree Rory..it's like every car, there are good and bad ones about. I've seen a brand new VW have more faults and dealer f**k ups than all the Renaults I've owned have combined!

Re: Brake discs are f**ked Doesn't sound like the fluid then....the car is too new. I totally agree with you..things like this shouldn't happen to a car which is only a couple of years old. I don't think it's necessarily a Renault thing as some are okay....it's just that when they do get...

I'd rather buy the whole car:D

Looks good AEM systems on Civics and APS ones on Subarus are a very similar design and are rated highly. Only thing I would be concerned about it the filter getting very dirty quickly and water ingestion into the intake system since it's so low down. TBH with a small cone and some Samco...

Agree The Maxogen is the best but you really do have to pay the price. I'd go with a good panel (K&N, Green or ITG) in the stock airbox

It's a bit boomy at certain rpm ranges but is fine for motorway cruising.

Sounds like a good offer to me:D Turbocharged cars like the 225 will respond well to a properly designed/set up kit like the Maxogen.

Your braver than I am:D

Don't feel guilty but sometimes regret going on a mad dash.

Re: Brake discs are f**ked That definately isn't right...the pads obviously aren't contacting the discs properly as they should be clean on both sides. Like I said, sounds like it could be a caliper problem but I would get it checked out as a fluid change may help if it hasn't been done for...

I brought my car becuase my WRX was burning a hole in my pocket and was getting far too old. I kinda ended up buying the 172 by accident as it was on my shortlist from quite a few makes....turned up, had a look at and really liked it straight away so the money went down. Also the low miles...

Re: Brake discs are f**ked Is this on the front or back? My rear discs are a bit rusty on the inside but the fronts that do all the work shouldn't be...the swept area covered by the pads should be completely clean/shiny. Sounds like it could be a caliper/piston problem

According to my trip computer I got 42mpg on the motorwat at a constant 75-80mph...don't know how reliable it is though. TBH I#m pretty impressed with the fuel consumption of my 172...for a performance car it doesn't seem that bad at all.

Does seem odd that they haven't used fully synthetic oil

Oh dear Sure some OE ones won't cost much.

I've never found the grip/torque steer a problem in the 172....like you say, compared to a lot of other cars it's not too bad.

Agree to a certain extent....my old car was 4wd and quicker but lacked the feedback of teh little Clio:D Welcome to the forum by the way:D

Special tools.....you could probably make them up with some steel and welder.

Seen quite a few Clios around with their backboxes hanging down touching the ground....must be a common problem! Renault wanted over £300 for an exhaust even for my 172 then again that's just Renault for you..they wouldn't sell me a cup splitter on it's own....had to be brought as part of the...

Absolutely I think I had a similar situation with my 172

Your choice at the end of the day Like I said, my experience of dealers hasn't been good so I may be biased.

Be interested in battery cover Are you going to post pics of the finished products?

I think you've got your answers above meggerman:D

This country takes the p** Good job I don't have to use my car everyday

Why does everyone panic about this like warranties and mileage. My Oct 2002 172 has had 4/5 owners and it really doesn't worry me in the slightest..car is mint and runs great.

I'd have to agree...my experience of the way main dealers treat customers cars isn't good and they always try and makes sales on s**t you don't need. I got quoted over £600 for the cambelt change on my 172....I will not be taking my car to the dealers for sure. I would by a good cambelt kit...

Looks awful Definately avoid

Sounds expensive What about another car?

£2o per week if I can be arsed to use the car

Sorry to hear that:(