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Must say though ...it does seem tempramental about CD-Rs. Sometimes it's fine...then I'll switch back on and get the beep/Error CD. How much is a decenr head unit that can play mp3s?

Thx Bryan - thought it would be too convenient if it did! I know someone who has an itrip...so I'll try theirs. They say it works fine in one of the family cars (an alfa), ok in the mini cooper and no good in the Beetle. Cheers

Hi - does the 182 stereo (Carbasse) play mp3 cds? If not, my other option is a FM transmitter for my ipod mini. How do people rate these?

25?????????????? you definitely want the clio - ya young whipper snapper!:cool: my mate with the 172 has 2 kids...Ill get him to post some advice!!

How old is a bit? Im 37 and still think Ive got years of fun driving left!!! :devilish: An Omega will actually make you look older...its a scientific fact. You mention the kids...I bet I know what theyd rather be seen in :D

hmmmm...motorised sofa or pocket rocket...tough one! ;) be interesting to hear what people on the Vauxhall forum will say

Believe Omegas cost quite a bit if they go wrong. My mate has recently changed from an Omega (he was a big car person) - to a 172. I know which one he enjoys driving most! If you do a lot of town driving (like I do) - then a hot hatch like the 172 is ideal. What with all the speed cameras - its...

The service light came on on my 05 plate 182 today. When I switched the engine on again , the oil warning light came on. After stopping and finding the engine was too hot for me to get at the dipstick, I restarted and no warning lights. Just a glitch? Should I take it to Renault - its only 4...

Im working on it! Shame most of my driving is round town. Looking forward to a run over the tops on Wednesday night. Cue much nervousness from er indoors! Speaking of long threads though, he uses standard 95 ron and I use 97...I wants me money back!!!!!!!!!

Im sure this has been done to death but I cant find a definitive answer. I was wondering which was fastest to 60 (or 62) - the 182 or 172. I thought Id got the answer from a recent thread...which led to a performance site, which put them in order 182, 172 Mk1, 172 Mk2. I wondered because I...

Running in is a funny issue. I was told to not take it above 70% throttle for the first 500 miles, but then to make sure I went up and down the rev range - otherwise the car would always drive sluggish. I rarely get chance to go much over 5k revs cos I mostly drive round town. Never leather an...

whats your car reg?? Not that it makes a difference to the traction....just so I can make a mental note not to buy it 2nd hand :o

visit http://www.pepipoo.comwww.pepipoo.com . If there is a loophole, that might help you find it. For example, are you aware that many road limits are illegal? Thats because the authorities didnt go through the proper procedures when they changed a limit. Search the site, itll show you how to...

I use Optimax or Ultimate - whichever is convenient,,,but Ive also noticed that Esso do a 97 Ron now, and they only charge 3p more per litre than 95. Cant say Ive noticed any difference, no matter what Ive put in. If Ive been getting low on juice, Ive occassionally put in a bit of 95 ron in...

mine was £12024 with 3yr warranty and 1 yr RFL - standard with metallic paint...bought in May. Picked it up in Stafford. [Edited by Brooktop on 13 July 2005 at 4:46pm]

is the 160s engine the Rover K series? I had a MGF VVC 1.8...I think around 160 bhp. Was a good engine to drive...similar to 182 ...but my passengers (and I agree) feel that the 182 has that little bit more muscle. If it is the K series engine, you also have the very real threat of a Head...

new cars normally have glitches i dont think the extra 10 bhp on the 182 over the 172 equates to a faster car and I doubt the extra 17 or so on the RS will make that much difference either...its probably heavier anyway get a 182 and then if you still want, get a rs in a couple of years when...

I know its the law...Im only asking for some pragmatism. I do believe that dangerous driving should be clamped down on and I believe there should be more emphasis on catching REAL threats on the road. Fixed cameras just do not have the discretion that an experienced traffic cop has. Id much...

05 plate and 2.5k...unfortunately I dont get to go above 4.5k revs most of the time cos my driving is mainly round town (in traffic queues!)...but its fun when I get to go for a spin. It seems to get a second wind above 5k revs and feels like its going to take off. All cars seem faster after...

oh...and another (pragmatic) point...which is safer in a busy area...someone who is driving at 30mph but keeping an eye on the speedo 40% of the time for fear of doing 32 mph or someone doing 35mph but with their eye on the road and the surroundings (ie pavements - where pedestrians are in...

there are rules laid down by government over where fixed scameras can be placed...ie where there have been so many serious casulaties within a couple of years. The thing is, that takes no account of traffic volume...so by sheer numbers, busy main roads are going to have had accidents (may even...

The problem is that you cant always have a black and white answer to this thing. Who is more dangerous on the road AJRMOTORSPORT for doing 84 on a quiet motorway at night or the burke who drives at 69 mph one and a half foot from your bumper on a busy motorway during the day? (step forward you...

mines the same. Hesitant for the first half mile then fine. I did mention it to Reno and they didnt seem bothered...hopefully because its standard on them.

To summarise then (for thickos like me), what should we be saying to Renault when we take our 182 for a service, when other forum members have been told that the service dept will just shove in whatever is lyeing around?

The code is more to do with the stereo being nicked than the car. Seems a bit of a joke considering how easy it is to get round it. People advertise this code-breaking service in AutoTrader for £10. Didnt there used to be a rumour that putting them in the freezer would knock out the code :o...

Simply switching your lights on (if its day) should do the trick....but I agree, its generally better to ignore these penis envy sorts....I dont try to race 911s away from the lights. By all means show them whos boss in a straight line, but cutting people up, using the horn, slamming breaks on...

apparently scoobys cost loads to keep on the road

...so less than wed get for being done by a scamera for doing 34 in a 30!

...point taken....that does look smart!! My previous car was an MGF...so looks like the two best cars are parked together, in my book. Come to think of it, you cant go far wrong with any of the colours. Saw the id yellow at the w/e with cup packs. I thought it looked mint....(but its expensive).

Lucky in this day and age that the local paper didnt do a big piece about poor little Wayne (complete with photo of 29 yr old chav mum crying crocodile tears over framed photo of him in his school uniform) getting killed in a tragic accident and you getting sued because you didnt have adequate...