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Drive them all. Cup feels more eager, but doesn't handle any better than a 182 IMO. In all honesty, a ph2 172 with some decent coilovers will be more fun than either.
If you'll be modifying, get a 172 (ph1 if possible). More suspension options than a 182cup, cheaper, cable throttle. I've had all the different models (bar the 172cup), and the ph1 was the most fun, vastly better throttle response.
My old one
Steering feel is not fine. It's bloody hopeless. There is none. It's overly light, in terms of feel and weight, terrible.
It is accurate though.
Owners unwilling to admit genuine and well known faults are the reason forums get laughed at!
Hugely limiting the market by selling effectively 2 broken clio's. A Clio enthusiast will be the only person likely to appreciate the work and parts that are in the conversion. To everyone else, it's 2 broken old hot hatches.
Wife had a small prang last year. At an island went into the back of someone, maybe 10mph. Total damage was under £500, they occupants were laughing and joking with her etc. Car was fine to drive, bumper slightly dented.
Total claim so far, over £16k.
Any 182 that 'feels' slower than a 197 has issues. My 200 feels more grunty than any 197 I've used, and all my mk2's felt quicker still.
It is a more refined, grown up hot hatch. Can't have that without some of the fun. Or buying a mini.