Astra VXR 17/05/07
It was around this time 3 years ago that my love affair with the 182 began, I ordered mine without ever seeing one as they were not available. I ordered mine on the strength of how good the 172 was, if the 182 was an improvement over the 172 then it was safe to order one without even seeing a brochure surely ?
I have not regretted buying one once, mine (Touch wood) has even avoided rattles and build quality issues. The only problem I have had over my 3 years is the Alarm (Still) goes off by itself sometimes. My dealership also deserve a pat on the back, whenever I pop in the salesgirl always comes over and asks how the car is. Top class after sales.
I don't use my 182 on a daily basis, she spends her time in my garage in between and basically comes out for a blast then goes back under wraps, this sometimes bothers me because I'd love to use the car every day, however the novelty of this car has never worn off and I come back every single time I use this car reminded of just how good it is. The upside to owning a car that spends most of it's life in a garage is that it is absolutely mint, it is honestly as good condition now as the day i picked it up, I was out in it this afternoon and still see lots of heads turning, even now. I get bored quickley and this is the longest I have owned any car but I have not had even a hint of boredom, even now I turn back for a sneaky look when I park up.
I don't give a flying fig about brand loyalty and at the time of buying all i cared about was buying the best small hatch available, every now and then over the last 3 years i go and see what's on offer and have liked a few of what I have seen but as soon as I step back into my 182 I get reminded of what a fantastic car it is and wonder why I even considered looking at anything else !
So 3 years on (Almost) and I am still smitten with my 182, I still have my moments where i get weak and check newer rivals out but 10 minutes back behind the wheel remind me how mad I must be to want rid, after all this time I don't like my 182.... I LOVE it !!
Despite my total lack of badge loyalty, I will always thank Renault for producing such a fantastic small hatch. This car is so good, It's going to take one hell of a car to finally split us up !!!
I have not regretted buying one once, mine (Touch wood) has even avoided rattles and build quality issues. The only problem I have had over my 3 years is the Alarm (Still) goes off by itself sometimes. My dealership also deserve a pat on the back, whenever I pop in the salesgirl always comes over and asks how the car is. Top class after sales.
I don't use my 182 on a daily basis, she spends her time in my garage in between and basically comes out for a blast then goes back under wraps, this sometimes bothers me because I'd love to use the car every day, however the novelty of this car has never worn off and I come back every single time I use this car reminded of just how good it is. The upside to owning a car that spends most of it's life in a garage is that it is absolutely mint, it is honestly as good condition now as the day i picked it up, I was out in it this afternoon and still see lots of heads turning, even now. I get bored quickley and this is the longest I have owned any car but I have not had even a hint of boredom, even now I turn back for a sneaky look when I park up.
I don't give a flying fig about brand loyalty and at the time of buying all i cared about was buying the best small hatch available, every now and then over the last 3 years i go and see what's on offer and have liked a few of what I have seen but as soon as I step back into my 182 I get reminded of what a fantastic car it is and wonder why I even considered looking at anything else !
So 3 years on (Almost) and I am still smitten with my 182, I still have my moments where i get weak and check newer rivals out but 10 minutes back behind the wheel remind me how mad I must be to want rid, after all this time I don't like my 182.... I LOVE it !!
Despite my total lack of badge loyalty, I will always thank Renault for producing such a fantastic small hatch. This car is so good, It's going to take one hell of a car to finally split us up !!!
