172 or 182?

[domjolly]

right im looking to buy a new car and im gonna get a 172 or 182. the thing is apart from the extra 10bhp or whatever it is... is there much difference to the spec of the car, handling or anything like that or is it just the same car with a bit more grunt and different looks?

 

[Goders172]

Can 'o' Worms

 

[ForceIndia]

Owned both. 182 hanldes better, but 172's are such good value I'd be tempted to go for a 172 + coilovers. I'm gonna be getting another clio in the next few weeks, flame red 172 for me.

 

[MillerLight]

unless you want a cup or trophy. the diff between a 172 and 182 is the price really.

 

[sh33n]

Just get the best car you can afford.

Anything over 7k is 182 money.

 

[DrewBoy]

i was asking the same question about 2 months back, and purchased a 172 cup.....dont for one seconds regret it either

 

[edde]

right im looking to buy a new car and im gonna get a 172 or 182. the thing is apart from the extra 10bhp or whatever it is... is there much difference to the spec of the car, handling or anything like that or is it just the same car with a bit more grunt and different looks?

Best do a search this is covered all the time.

If your member these links work

Common Clio problems
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=108607

Servicing rules/time/whats done etc (172/182)
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=107873

Clio 172/182 differences/changes/facts on changes in production
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=162405

If you do a search and try you'll find all the info from the threads though for free.

 

[Turkish]

I've owned both and personally think the 182 is the better car. Lots of small differences add up to a more complete car IMO. Except for the silver seatbelts I f**king hate em, lol.

 

[DrR]

I'd say get a 182, but they don't come in flame red.

 

[gaz44]

Both are very similar. You either want to see the exhaust or you don't.

 

[kully]

both quite similar , depends on how much mula you got to play with ...

 

[deanf06]

Yep i rekon it comes down to how much money you got to spend

 

[rclio2006]

**be warned**...the 182 does not have a spare tyre...

 

[Ian_182]

When did you last have a puncture.I had one about 7 years ago,but having said that ill probably go out tommorow and have two

 

[Ollie82.]

**be warned**...the 172 Cup doesn't have a spare tyre either. Or traction control. Or climate control. Or ABS.

This car may seriously damage your health***



***. If you can't drive.

 

[HartZ]

The 182 comes in a better range of colours, but I dont think there's much in it to be honest, the 182 go for more and your more likely to find one with a lower milage on it..

 

[Ian_182]

Ive owned both.And to be fair i would love a mint 172 as much as i would love a 182.Theres no difference.Pick your colour and price and go for it,you wont be sorry.Late 172's have cruise also

ian

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I've owned a PH2 172 and i currently own a 182 with cup packs . It's basically the same car , cosmetic differences on the 182 are the twin exhausts , alloys , usually anthracite as most have cup packs ,larger rear spoiler ,front splitter and silver seat belts .

Performance , no difference .

Handling , the 182 handles better imo . Slightly wider track , slightly lower and stiffer suspension and wider better gripping tyres ( Michelin Exaltos ) .

Both are good cars , but if i had to choose it would be the 182 with both cup packs .