1st 172

[*matt*]

im looking at a 2000 172 next week, would be great if some one could give me a few pointers on what to look out for when i inspect it.

also which insurance companies are good for fast clios?

thanks,matt

 

[Nick_P]

Theres a great guide in the guide section. But it will cost you to see it...

 

[Fletcher]

^^^as above.

 

[realnumber 1]

Well worth the £10 fee imo.

 

[*matt*]

lol credit crunch ging on ere!!

no free hints or tips then?? ... go on, if i get the clio next week il subscribe, promise

 

[Glenn182Trophy]

here's a free tip it will be dropping to bits its french

 

[Whisker biscuit]

What colour, mileage, price etc etc

 

[*matt*]

£2000,90k miles, blue. full mot.
dont know much bout it at the mo, brothers mates selling it so gunna go look at it next week as im looking for something a bit more sensible to replace my impreza.

just want to know the basic things to check so i dnt buy a duff one..should be pretty solid though as it will have a full mot and it owned by a porsche technician at mo

 

[Brett]

Imo FSH is essential. It also needs belts done or price compensated accordingly.

Basically just pay £10, read the guide its perfect. I'll be printing it off and taking it with me when looking for 172s.

 

[Tobs]

make sure its got full service history if not any, if it hasnt got any id stay away

 

[W17GLE]

As stated above full service history is a must and make sure the cambelt was changed at either 72k or when the car was five years old. I've had two phase 1's which is the one you are looking at and i have found that at that age it is better to replace all the engine mounts as it makes a massive difference to the way they drive. Another thing to look for which is quite common is when you are flooring it in second and go for third there will be a slight grinding noise, some are worse than others and this is not just the older models. Any wallowing from the suspension probably means as damper is leaking these are cheap to replace even from renault. Check panel gaps and get a Hpi check done. Apart from that there is nothing major goes wrong with them.

 

[Herr Flick]

try bell for insurance mate, ive just turned 20 and got 1yrs ncb and they quoted me £1040 fully comp

 

[Martin_172]

its due its 2nd cambelt change next year so make sure its had its first at least!! they are every 5 years or 72k what ever comes first! many think its just 72k!

check exhaust for blowing joints or welds

rear damers leak and make the handling "interesting"

engine mounts wear and brake over time if driven hard so make sure their isnt too much movement in them

play in the steeringwheel can be track rod ends, inner track rods or suspension top mounts

damage to the steeringwheel is normal for that age car

service intervals are 12k or every year what ever comes first, make sure they have been done.

the rest is in the guide!

 

[rich_1989]

try bell for insurance mate, ive just turned 20 and got 1yrs ncb and they quoted me £1040 fully comp

hi mate

i just went on bell insurance for a quote, and i am 20 and have got 2 yrs no claims, got quoted on my renewal next month 1040 quid by adrian flux and that was a quote with a 270bhp supercharger, and bell just quoted my UN-happy with 2500 quid, without supercharger, and only 3rd party?

 

[Herr Flick]

weird!!