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Thank for all the input guys, really appreciate your experiences and opinions. One thing - can you tell me what sort of range you get out of the tank, I have no idea of it's size so just working out the likely range to stank would be useful?? Not taking into account just fuel costs, it...

I am thinking it could be the right choice - my only concern is will the French pocket rocket take the mileage ok? Si

Lol! Asked for that really.......

So as per the title, I am need of a daily since my workplace has now changed and rather than being 5 minutes down the road which offered the luxury of being able to cycle to work and not worry how 'green and cuddly' my car was, it is now 18 miles away. The commute is, it has to be said, pretty...

Simply stunning! I was originally looking at French Blue but having seen Black Gold I madey mind up!!! Love my detailing too so looks quite a rewarding paint. Si

Yeah that's the colour, sounds like the only black available which is great! Si

Thanks for the swift reply, that's great news and makes my life a lot easier!!! On another note a couple I have seen are fitted with Scorpion and Milltek exhausts, I have read the stock ones are prone to rot so understand the reasons for changing them, just wondered how intrusive they are? Si

Evening guys I am considering buying a 182 now due to a change in circumstances, I really like the black gold colour. What I am trying to find out is if that was the only black the 182 was offered in?? If not can someone tell me the color code and where it can be found on the car so I cam...

Interested to know if this applies to Ph2 172 i.e Isofix in front and back? Si

Thanks for the pointers bud, had a quick look and found discs and pads guide, pollen filter guide, spark plug guide but the most important the oil change has all the pictures missing. Guessing it's fairly straight forward?? Cheers Si

Hopefully picking up a lovely little Ph2 172 this eve and quite looking forward to it to be honest! Couple of questions in relation to any guides available - The car is in need of a service and I want to do this myself so I have the opportunity to have a good look over the car, I have been...

I knew of the car and pointed him in the direction of it from the forum, however je had already seen it via another website. When this all started it didn't take me long to have a look at OP's previous posts so telling him to 'do one' as you put it wasn't really an option. I think people...

Yes it does, Sale of Goods Act I believe covers any transaction be it private or otherwise where there is exchange of goods/service for money. Both parties enter into a contract by what the seller advertises about their product/service, if it's not what has been described then there are grounds...

This is going round in circles but the simple fact is the OP sold something which he knew not to be how he described it. All you need to do is Google 'selling a car with a known problem' and there are pages and pages of advice from all areas - consumer action groups, forums, AA, car buyers...

This thread makes very interesting reading, the c&@t t£:t tosser prick bully etc etc is a very good friend of mime and those sweeping stereotypes are way off the mark. As is the case in everything there are two sides to every story and there are aspects of this matter which have not been...

To be fair road will outweigh the track work with the odd day at Combe now and again I would think, on that basis from what I have read a full fat 182 will probably be best - that seem right?? Si

Had a drive of a friends '51 plate 172 yesterday and was very impressed with the car, however I found the seats really soft and unsupportive??? Every time I went round a corner or roundabout with any gusto I was flying across to the passenger seat! I wondered if this is a trait with all of them...

Evening all Joined this forum many moons ago but recently found myself gravitating back here and with a Euro trip finishing at the Ring it looks like a 172/182 is going to be the car of choice!!! Currently driving an '04 S2000 which is awesome but after taking advice from those that have beeni...

Cracking thats dead helpful Faxo - it seems like pricing is massively varied with some high some low!!! Sounds like you got a cracking deal on both your cars, i suppose i will have to keep my eyes peeled. Ideally would like to buy one from someone on here but it depends how and if one comes up...

Thanks Brian sound advice and i agree with what you say about the private/dealer question. Having said that i have just come across a 58k example 2001 in black, 1 owner from new, fsh, dealer will fit new cambelt asking £4950.00 for it??? Seems reasonable and with no part exchange would expect...

Yeah i think to be honest as long as you do your standard checks then a private sale should be ok..... Spoke to the seller now see what you guys think?!?!? Bought it 2 monts ago from auctions in Newport for his girlfriend she can't insure it so he has to sell it. When bought no history...

Cheers guys - thats real interesting that you wouldn't buy privately having read through some of the historic threads peoples advice seems to be that although they have some problems nothing major to report. This may not be the case then??? I am concerned now - what sort of problems are you...

Cheers skindeep just came across it in another noobs post!! m88ejr - nice to know there is someone with some knowledge local to me!!! I am in W-S-M. Surprised that its too much money i thought it was quite a bargain but like you say no mention of FRSH or even FSH!! Can i expect to find a...

Hello there - i have just found this forum and it couldn't of come at a better time!!!! My car has just given up the ghost so into a hire car for me!!! I need to purchase a replacement car and have decided on a Phase 2 172 Clio - quite a step up from my oil burning £400 Escort!!! I have...

Apologies for that first post i hit return by mistake - very funny LOL!!! 16vsy

With regard to my impending purchase of a 16v i was wondering what people recommend as far as speaker set-ups go?? I am not after the numberplate rattling level of sound as most people seem to love these days, i enjoy my music but dont expect everyone else to! I am going to want a crisp clear...

Well as per my previous post i came here in search of information regarding the possible purchase of a 16v - having looked at some Clios on the weekend i have decided to maybe push the purse strings in pursuit of a Williams!!! I looked at a 16v and a williams the 16v was very nice but the...

Admiral mate - i use them for all my quotes, some cars ago i was looking at a Supra and they quoted me something like £700 fully comp for a twin turbo!!! They ARE the daddies!!! 16vsy

Just checked on the insurance and its only gonna cost me £380 quid fully comp which has pleased me no end!!!!! :) so thats one mjor outgoing lowered considerably from the Audi!! The mods i had planned dependant on what has or hasnt been done on whatever i buy are (please provide opinions if...

I keep reading about people who say that they cant stick their 16v coz its unreliable, costs a fortune to run rattles and shakes etc - to what extent is this true?? I realise that coming from a german car which is considerably newer the build quality etc will be different but are they really...