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R5gtt, 182, volvo...
Clio prices are falling out their ar5eholes so don't blow your load..
That would be sensible, I don't want to have to spend a load of cash on having to do a load of servicing on a 197 not long after buying it.As you say £4k on a 182 would buy a pretty decent one.
One of the best.
It's going to be my daily driver so would a f/fat 182 be a more comfortable option?
Iirc a 182 is a less harsh ride than a 197 from what I recall.
R5gtt, 182, volvo...
i know people that have bought decent 182s for £1500 with belts done and had trouble free driving...
Cars still worth the same money...
Why not buy the best cheaper car and keep the money in your pocket.. Just because it costs more doesn't make it better...
Cars still worth the same money...
Why not buy the best cheaper car and keep the money in your pocket.. Just because it costs more doesn't make it better...
Good point, guess I'm like everyone just want to get the best car I can. Not had a lot of luck buying cars.
Last week on autotrader there was a 62k 182 trophy with all belts done going for £3k.
A 197 of the same quality would go for about £7-8k
personally is go for a 182 purely because it's one of the last hot hatch models to actually be the size of a hot hatch. (As opposed to a smaller family car)
A 197 of the same quality would go for about £7-8k
personally is go for a 182 purely because it's one of the last hot hatch models to actually be the size of a hot hatch. (As opposed to a smaller family car)
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
For £4k, get a mint 182 and £1k change.
I wouldn't bother with a £4k 197 yet
I wouldn't bother with a £4k 197 yet
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Can't forget the lack of any options
That was my concern that £4k wasn't going to get me a good enough 197, but £4k is the most I can go to.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
My thinking is get a better specced and more looked after older car than a shed of a newer one.
You may get lucky and find a well looked after, well specced 197 for £4k but from what I've seen, they're all 06 plate Pov spec ones
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Iceberg PH1 172
Trophy all the way.
better seats
exclusivity.
good resale value
Downsides being refurbing the sachs dampers every year (££££)
But could be a useful bargaining point when purchasing to get money off.
better seats
exclusivity.
good resale value
Downsides being refurbing the sachs dampers every year (££££)
But could be a useful bargaining point when purchasing to get money off.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Iceberg PH1 172
My mistake, i should have said every few years.
From what info I have read previously on here, Im lead to believe the general consensus is there are no recommended intervals. Just that the gas pressure is lost over time depending on how much hammer they take. If it was being used in its intended way (ie regular motorsport outings as its a motorsport setup) id say every year was a fair estimate to keep them in tip top condition. Road driving would obviously be a different rate of wear.
However im guessing that as most trophys are reaching 10 years old. i bet a 3rd of them would probably never have had them refurbed in their lives.
(Cut me some slack ive been in the sun at Donington all day lol)
From what info I have read previously on here, Im lead to believe the general consensus is there are no recommended intervals. Just that the gas pressure is lost over time depending on how much hammer they take. If it was being used in its intended way (ie regular motorsport outings as its a motorsport setup) id say every year was a fair estimate to keep them in tip top condition. Road driving would obviously be a different rate of wear.
However im guessing that as most trophys are reaching 10 years old. i bet a 3rd of them would probably never have had them refurbed in their lives.
(Cut me some slack ive been in the sun at Donington all day lol)
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
I wasn't having a go, I just wasn't aware of the service intervals. Sorry 
Iceberg PH1 172
I thought you were having a go lol. Sorry. Bad personality trait. Hahah x
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
You have the same personality as my girlfriend. She takes everything as having a go lol.
...not calling you a woman fyi X
Thanks guys, not sure quite when yet but it looks like I'll be 182 hunting soon.
TT
If anything mate, I think they've gone up slightly in value. I remember looking a while back just to get a rough idea of the current value of mine to see how much it would still owe me after sale for the work that's been done on it and was quite disappointed. Looked again the other day and it wasn't so bad?
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Yeah I think you're right mate. Very odd. Good for current owners though I suppose.
CrippsCorner
ClioSport Club Member
Astra VXR
:weary: women are amazing at taking things the wrong way!
Pug 206 SW, 172 CUP
A full fat 182 is a pretty decent daily. My dad never got less than 35mpg on a 80 mile round trip on mixed roads everyday to work for a year. Gearing is low on phase 2 clios so long motorway journeys can be noisey if you like to sit at 80+ with the radio off. 182 full fats cope with track days well. No noticeable difference between the full fat 182 and the 172 cup I've tracked. Standard vs standard.
The 197 chassis is a step up but buying a cheap one is a risky business. You might get lucky.
The 197 chassis is a step up but buying a cheap one is a risky business. You might get lucky.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
They dipped to £4k for early, poverty spec ones some time last year, but you're right, they seem to have settled there.
They cant really drop any lower as 182's have settled around the 3k mark for a decent one, it would be weird if they drop lower than the older version Imo.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
That may be why people are asking for a grand more then.
I've not looked at 182s for a while so don't know.
Top spec 182s are £3/3500 aren't they? And dog 197s are £3500*/4000 from what I see.
Where do trophies sit atm?
*proper dogs
M2 Comp
I'd say between £4-6k. There's been a couple recently at less than £4k, but without the Sachs and/or Recaros.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
I wonder how long before they shoot up again
