Mbeau
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172
About time I started a thread on this. Had it for a month or so now and really like it! I was not planning on buying a 330i, but one came up for sale on here from a thread I paid attention too and was too good an opportunity to miss. I quickly put a few bits up for sale along with the pearl black 172 sport that was my daily and I had spent a fair amount of time and money building. This has since gone to a good home though. I still have my 172 Cup track car and this I won't be selling!
It was a forum members car for the last few years and had quite well documented history. It is a 2008 E92 330i M-sport auto with the following options:-
Exterior light pack(xenons, DRL's)
Interior light pack
Black leather heated seats
Memory seats
19" MV alloy wheels
Black roof lining
Auto box with paddle shift
Rear parking sensors
The car is LeMans blue. As standard M-sport spec has climate control, cruise control, E/W, RCL with total closure, E/M to name a few things.
There is a couple of minor cosmetic issues with the car. The n/s/f wing is plastic and was cracked from the bumper catching on a kerb and being forced upwards. I have since removed the bumper, glued the affected area and then realigned the bumper. It looks ten times better and is not really noticeable.
The front washer jet covers were missing. This seems to be a common problem. Headlight washer jets are a complete waste of time imo. Especially if you keep your car fairly clean. I have disabled the headlight washer jets and purchased some new covers for the bumper from eBay. These will be painted along with the r/o/s of the bumper, which has a small amount of paint damage.
I kept getting a random light fault come up on start up. To solve this I have replaced all the rear light cluster bulbs(they were all working, but some were a bit black). This then left a fault code for the o/s/f DRL. It has xenons and the halo lights were a bit yellow. I have replaced the bulbs with some from Amazon, which are whiter in colour, but not as white as replacing with LED bulbs. The different in price between normal bulbs and some of the brighter ones is a fair amount and the ones I have are a good comprimise between the two.
Really enjoying the car and using as daily. The engine noise is absolutely addictive. I accept the auto box is not the best for such an involving drive, but the track car is for that. Driving in traffic, running the kids around and a bit of speed when you need it the car is great. Not too sure about the MPG, but I didn't buy it for economy! Did I mention the engine noise!!!
Anyway a few pics. Will update with my plans for it. Mainly cosmetic stuff. Wheels could do with a refurb. Tempted with an exhaust system, but not too sure what if anything would be worth getting. Quite like 18" wheels too, but will see. I don't generally keep cars for long. I will get another Megane RS 250/265/275 when money allows!
It was a forum members car for the last few years and had quite well documented history. It is a 2008 E92 330i M-sport auto with the following options:-
Exterior light pack(xenons, DRL's)
Interior light pack
Black leather heated seats
Memory seats
19" MV alloy wheels
Black roof lining
Auto box with paddle shift
Rear parking sensors
The car is LeMans blue. As standard M-sport spec has climate control, cruise control, E/W, RCL with total closure, E/M to name a few things.
There is a couple of minor cosmetic issues with the car. The n/s/f wing is plastic and was cracked from the bumper catching on a kerb and being forced upwards. I have since removed the bumper, glued the affected area and then realigned the bumper. It looks ten times better and is not really noticeable.
The front washer jet covers were missing. This seems to be a common problem. Headlight washer jets are a complete waste of time imo. Especially if you keep your car fairly clean. I have disabled the headlight washer jets and purchased some new covers for the bumper from eBay. These will be painted along with the r/o/s of the bumper, which has a small amount of paint damage.
I kept getting a random light fault come up on start up. To solve this I have replaced all the rear light cluster bulbs(they were all working, but some were a bit black). This then left a fault code for the o/s/f DRL. It has xenons and the halo lights were a bit yellow. I have replaced the bulbs with some from Amazon, which are whiter in colour, but not as white as replacing with LED bulbs. The different in price between normal bulbs and some of the brighter ones is a fair amount and the ones I have are a good comprimise between the two.
Really enjoying the car and using as daily. The engine noise is absolutely addictive. I accept the auto box is not the best for such an involving drive, but the track car is for that. Driving in traffic, running the kids around and a bit of speed when you need it the car is great. Not too sure about the MPG, but I didn't buy it for economy! Did I mention the engine noise!!!
Anyway a few pics. Will update with my plans for it. Mainly cosmetic stuff. Wheels could do with a refurb. Tempted with an exhaust system, but not too sure what if anything would be worth getting. Quite like 18" wheels too, but will see. I don't generally keep cars for long. I will get another Megane RS 250/265/275 when money allows!
