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172
I don't deny that, but if my selling/buying goes face first into the tarmac hen i'd have 'wasted' £10. I'm tight like that
The buying guide is indepth and well worth the £10
fair enough
basically just check the cars straight etc
check belts have been done
sometimes problems with leaky suspensions
the steering wheels melts on them - common problem
they are pretty decent cars with not many common problems that arent easy to sort out
Are you after a cup or a FF?
fair enough
basically just check the cars straight etc
check belts have been done
sometimes problems with leaky suspensions
the steering wheels melts on them - common problem
they are pretty decent cars with not many common problems that arent easy to sort out
Are you after a cup or a FF?
Clio RS 172 /Trafic
Mine has 102,000 on it and still goes like a goodun on track. Paid £1900 for it 2 years ago. Make sure it has cambelt done and service history and that it drives ok. It should feel solid and no rattles or squeaks.
A French car feel solid, thats funny.:lolup::lolup:
172 Ph1/Scooby MY00
I'm in Swindon, too at SN5 on Frankland Road. If you want to see a bad example of a phase 1 172 just look out for mine
You've three choices: A ph1 (a buyers guide is available in EVO - check online on their website) it is lighter than a ph 2 and better looking, a ph 2 (it's heavier enough said!) and the Cup (lighter but more likely to bite your as* as it has no ABS).
Try and buy an unmodified car - acceptable changes for me would be a stainless steel exhaust, matched inlet manifolds and air filter (with RS tuner ECU). Nothing else.
You've three choices: A ph1 (a buyers guide is available in EVO - check online on their website) it is lighter than a ph 2 and better looking, a ph 2 (it's heavier enough said!) and the Cup (lighter but more likely to bite your as* as it has no ABS).
Try and buy an unmodified car - acceptable changes for me would be a stainless steel exhaust, matched inlet manifolds and air filter (with RS tuner ECU). Nothing else.
Buy a MINT Ph1 172
Edit: Also the £10 is worth it! I'm looking to buy a Ph1 172 next Feb, so wanna get to know the in's and out's as much as possible about Clio's in the meantime and the members section is brilliant!
Edit: Also the £10 is worth it! I'm looking to buy a Ph1 172 next Feb, so wanna get to know the in's and out's as much as possible about Clio's in the meantime and the members section is brilliant!
Mountune Tractor
My OH works in a garage
Then he'll know how much clios cost when they go wrong then
and there are ALOT of sheds out there.Good luck with the search, I'm sure if you take him out with you, you stand a good chance of buying something mechanically sound.
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
theirs nothing goes wrong with a 172 tbh, if its had its cambelt done properly then they are sound.
Mountune Tractor
Flol.
Leave it a few month, and the way prices have gone lately, you'll be able to get a decent 182 for that
i take that back....
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...-182-Belts-Done-Good-condition-ONLY-%A33850**
172
Is that sarah from nutz?
looks like we're in the same boat
Indeed it is!!! Shhhhh don't tell them hahaha
What's your reasoning? Yup, think i'm too young!
But i do know where you mean, my OH's work has a warehouse type thing round there too my '53 plate 172 Cup has AC...
Really? I got told they didn't, learn something new everyday!
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We've got another sprog coming so I'm going to need at least 3 seats - I considered moving the 5 petrol tank to the boot and trying to fit a kiddie seat in the parcel shelf but realised I have no clue what I'm doing and decided against it.Indeed it is!!! Shhhhh don't tell them hahaha
I looked over a ph2 cup with AC recently so there's at least two of them out there.
172
Not done that in a long long time. Plus i was the one they all hated for having strong views on people driving like c***sSurely mileage will be no issue as you'll be sat in carparks with it most nights with your cruize massive wont you? Or have you grown out of that now?
Ohhh i see, imagine that, pootling down the motorway, taking a double take at a mx5 with a sprog sat on the parcel shelf!
haha!I can safely say my reasoning for getting more seats isn't sprog related
Cookson
ClioSport Club Member
Mk1 Audi TT 3.2 V6
Not done that in a long long time. Plus i was the one they all hated for having strong views on people driving like c***s
Tbh I never saw the attraction with cruising be it sat in a carpark/retail park/trading estate or driving laps around town like a t**t anyway. Was always going to be a bad idea getting yourself in local press attempting to present a "responsible" image when the cruise scene is pretty much entirely composed of retards.
Clio 172 ph2
I was the same. I don't agree with paying until you've bought one, now i got one, i'm all paid up!
Some useful stuff:
http://www.strikeengine.com/renault_clio/buying_guide.html
http://www.jamesmunday.net/blog/2008/01/18/renaultsport-clio-172182-buyers-guide/
Main issues are:
Engine mounts (knocking noises under accelleration)
Steering wheel + thumb grips
Headlight washer balls
Check rear tyre wear as rear tracking is non adjustable and could show signs of accident damage
Stainless exhausts are common as std ones are expensive. Not my cup of tea though, i like mine standard!
late 2003 (53) models got ESP and cruise as standard. They all have xenons and AC apart from Cup model (well a few have AC - see above!).
Thats what i've picked up over the last few weeks. Hope this helps!
Some useful stuff:
http://www.strikeengine.com/renault_clio/buying_guide.html
http://www.jamesmunday.net/blog/2008/01/18/renaultsport-clio-172182-buyers-guide/
Main issues are:
Engine mounts (knocking noises under accelleration)
Steering wheel + thumb grips
Headlight washer balls
Check rear tyre wear as rear tracking is non adjustable and could show signs of accident damage
Stainless exhausts are common as std ones are expensive. Not my cup of tea though, i like mine standard!
late 2003 (53) models got ESP and cruise as standard. They all have xenons and AC apart from Cup model (well a few have AC - see above!).
Thats what i've picked up over the last few weeks. Hope this helps!
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It would if PH wasn't experiencing problems with photo uplaods.... Damn site!! Going to miss my little car
Stopped looking at Clio's until i have cash in my hand now that i know i can get one in my price range! Quite looking forward to having more space and a more practical car without loosing the fun factor
