Being 30 and in a 182

[ryan ellis]

I'm 32, currently on my 4th 172... Cheap, fun, fast, relatively efficient.. Last time I sold up I spent weeks researching alternatives and then got another!

Had 2 205gti miamis before the 172s! I don't care what other people think

 

[DomP182]

Whaaaaat? I'm 35 and on my 2nd RS having previously had a 1.8 16valver. I'm regressing- thinking of doing my bike test. Nothing wrong with a sport!

 

[kieren17389]

im 25 an thought i was too old for one haha. glad I've seen some of the ages on here!

 

[newb]

I'm 30 in 2 days. I've purchased my 172 4 years ago. Originally was just a cheap stop gap while I saved for something more grown up but I can't bring myself to get rid. If I did would only be to get another one. Granted I would like something a little more grown up and refined as mine has lost most refinement with changes I made, but I park up on a night and always look back at car with a smile. My girlfriend and mates see it as a £1000/£1500 Clio that I've wasted lots of money on but I love it and my girlfriend knows my Clio comes 1st then her lol.

 

[kieren17389]

Haha thats always the case for any car mate! Only had mine for a few months and im pretty sure ill be getting something abit more grown up at some point (when we decide to have a baby) but whether i keep mine or not im not sure. Think it will be too hard to let it go then though!

 

[Namod182]

I'm 43 and drive a Inferno!!!!
F**ck L'Oreal, a Renault sport Clio keeps me youthful!!!

 

[ADY 554D]

Well I was 39 last week and still drive my artic 182 with a yozza cat back can't seem to replace it been looking but nothing really floats my boat

 

[jamesd1263]

After getting rid of my 172 in 2012. I've had a few boring cars. Diesel mondeos for example. Now at 29 I've decided to go back to what I know best. Mk1 1.8 16v clios.


pick her up tomorrow

 

[Fletcher]

33 now and still love driving my french shed. 10 years of ownership come December <3

 

[peedee]

31 and driving a 200. I've owned loads of performance cars, and I can honestly say that around the twisties, the 200 is by far the most satisfying to drive.

 

[FLOBALOB]

I'm 49, on my 2nd Clio cup , its my daily drive, work, shopping etc, and I do plenty of track days. Age is immaterial.

I find it amusing though that this 3 year old thread was indirectly started by a woman ( op's wife ). She must have seen him enjoying himself and wanted to stamp all that out.

 

[DomP182]

After getting rid of my 172 in 2012. I've had a few boring cars. Diesel mondeos for example. Now at 29 I've decided to go back to what I know best. Mk1 1.8 16v clios.


pick her up tomorrow

Got to love that bonnet, my first car.

 

[Snake182]

Other than being old enough to drive, they don't sell cars with an age limit, they just have a target market. So anyone with an issue can walk on lol.

 

[Mikeyjp]

most women just dont cars dont worry about it, im 33 and love every 2nd of clio trophy

 

[Kelv]

I hit 40 next month and still have a trophy as a cheap track car, no harm in it atall.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Just turned 30 the other day! No plans to get rid of my little Clio yet and when I do I'll just be replacing it with another hot hatch lol.

 

[Jeff456]

I'm not 30 but this thread makes me miss the 182 already! I'm enjoying my new ibiza fr just finished running in so gave it a few revs today and it feels almost as fast as the clio just silent! No where near as fun!

 

[david hodson]

My dads 68 and has a clio 172 ,best car he has had,always says he would have to spend alot of money to get a car similar new

 

[jamesd1263]

Got to love that bonnet, my first car.

You certainly have

 

[Muzzy76]

38 in a couple of weeks and only just recently got my Clio 172. Enjoying every minute of driving it even though the build quality is nowhere near the same as my Vectra.

 

[Coops Mk1]

just turned 31 and had clios for 10 years now, don't feel old so i'll keep driving them, lol!

 

[Plodwyn]

I'm 54 had my 182 cup for 10 years and still gives me a buzz the other half loves it in fact she goads me to drive it like a loon!!

 

[Mendizmo]

the other half loves it in fact she goads me to drive it like a loon!!

I envy you sir.

 

[Leel82]

32 Here and just bought my first clio 172, wanted to return to my youth! Had it for three days and I think I'm already smitten... I was telling the misses last night night that although it cost 2k, itll probably need another 2k spent on it... If i invest that much Ill probably keep it far longer than the winter! A nice little project will keep me busy!

 

[Clowesy1977]

I was 35 when I bought my 200 cup, now just sold that 2 years on and awaiting delivery of my new 200 edc turbo. Don't pigeon hole yourself in an age bracket. Drive what you enjoy as it's supposed to be fun as well as a way from A to B. I'll probably continue to grow with the RS range as family grows. Convinced the Mrs the new Clio is a family car as it's 5 doors...perfect!!

 

[Cuplica]

I'm 25 years old and thoroughly enjoy my wee bullet! It kicks ass on the roads. Civic Type Rs, Cupras, TTs, most cars that try it on get a good mirrorfull of Clio at the least. Only car to have me is a Subaru STI. Scouts honour!

 

[barnesautos]

Had my Ph1 172 -6 years now , be 44 soon and still love it [emoji594][emoji33]

 

[Paprika123]

My old man bought a Trophy and he's in his 50's.

He absolutely loved it!

 

[benhwolves]

39 and drive a fiesta st mountune daily and also own a 182 cup. Possibly have to swap one for something more child friendly at some point soon, although will prob keep both and swap the wife's Clio instead!

 

[KitsonRis]

Possibly have to swap one for something more child friendly at some point soon

If this happens to me I am making a mount for the child seat to fit where the rear seats used to be, not getting rid of the bucket seats.
This could also be one reason why my mum is terrified if I ever have a child.

 

[Damon65]

Nearly 30 had renault sports my whole driving life started with the r5 gtt and currently driving a flamer like I'm still 17

 

[benhwolves]

If this happens to me I am making a mount for the child seat to fit where the rear seats used to be, not getting rid of the bucket seats.
This could also be one reason why my mum is terrified if I ever have a child.

Lol. Baby fits in and out of the car no prob even with it being three door, it's just the boot space, more so in the fiesta, is tiny.

 

[Chris_Beer]

Great read this thread.. !

Good to see peoples commitment also. I know someday will come where I will end up in something diesel/estate/VAG etc over the Cup, and when it does I'll have to take it to my garage and get building up my Renault 5 GT Turbo again

Can't imagine selling my Clio though the prices they are going for makes me sick when I think of what I've put into it.. think I'd rather break it for parts of store it away for 30 years!

 

[barnesautos]

Best of both for Me lol

2 172's and a daily Derv bus

 

[barnesautos]

Nearly 30 had renault sports my whole driving life started with the r5 gtt and currently driving a flamer like I'm still 17

Good Lad

 

[Damon65]

Refusing to grow up

 

[Deerhound]

I'm 59 & bought my first 182 in May.
Previously owned & raced motorcycles.
She's my bike on 4 wheels!

 

[imprezaworks]

now thats a good effort.

 

[trails]

I'm 59 & bought my first 182 in May.
Previously owned & raced motorcycles.
She's my bike on 4 wheels!View attachment 114005

Good work Sir...42 and have had 182s for almost three years; NA joy is the perfect foil for a silly fast Impeza wagon that lives in my garage

 

[JP83]

Not long purchased my first renault sport and I'm 31 next month!