Changing 172 for 182

[-Leigh-]

I think I and many others have had this discussion many times before but...

When I come back from holiday next week, I want to put my car up for sale. I am planning on getting a 182 as there's nothing really else that floats my boat in the same £=performance range.

One of the main reasons for wanting to change is, I'm wanting to get away from a black car, as I never have time to keep it looking clean, and although I'm keeping on top of it at the moment, come the winter I simply won't have time and it will depress me.

If I manage to get a RB or Silver 182 then I think I will be a bit more happy. But will I regret it? Spending an extra £2k-£3K on a car that is ultimately the same as mine, even though it will be slightly newer?!

 

[FlameR]

I'm in the same boat mate. I've just thought feck it, why not. You will be getting a newer car and diff colour. I've found a black gold 182, just think I will get bummed on part ex.

 

[-Leigh-]

Ste, don't go for black lol.

But when I get in it to go for a drive, will I be faced with

"ooh look I've gained some buttons on the steering wheel and lost my 6cd changer" lol

or will I actually feel it's worth the extra. I suppose it won't make me feel so depressed about keeping it clean.

 

[Tom]

Personally i wouldnt bother, if you do avoid black.

RB or something is nice.

 

[FlameR]

I tell you what does look awesome, silver 182 with anthracite turinis!!

Sound like black should be avoided unless your called Rich and keep it in perfect condition lol.

 

[ForceIndia]

I did this, swapped an iceburg 172 for a 182. Never stopped regretting the decision. Both great cars, but 95% of the time they feel identical. Wish I'd spent the extra on a few choice mods. For 2-3k you could get coilovers (much more choice for the 172), decent seats, inlet matching, exhaust and remap. IMHO would then be a better car than a 182.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I swapped my ff172 for a ff182 with cup packs . Mainly because the 172 was 4 years old and i wanted a new car . The 182 does seem to handle slightly better imo than the 172 , whether thats down to the cup suspension , exaltos or a combination of both i'm not sure . But i don't regret it .

 

[-Leigh-]

I'm not into modifying, so spending that much on my 172 isn't really an option.

Hmmm.

 

[FlameR]

I swapped my ff172 for a ff182 with cup packs . Mainly because the 172 was 4 years old and i wanted a new car . The 182 does seem to handle slightly better imo than the 172 , whether thats down to the cup suspension , exaltos or a combination of both i'm not sure . But i don't regret it .

where abouts in lancs you from mate??

I wanna change mine for the same reasons tbh. Plus I want it pretty much standard, and my 172 doesn't have cruise control

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Darwen .

 

[fuel_slut]

I found when I swictched to a 182 that it handled better maybe beacuse of tyres i dont know, but thats how it felt.

182 does look a bit different with a spoiler, twin zorst and different alloys. Get an 05 plate with a warrenty. Thinking of selling mine...

 

[Butler205]

If you have 1*2 thats reliable I wouldn't dare change it for another one. You could get one and have loads of grief with it.

 

[ForceIndia]

I found when I swictched to a 182 that it handled better maybe beacuse of tyres i dont know, but thats how it felt.

182 does look a bit different with a spoiler, twin zorst and different alloys. Get an 05 plate with a warrenty. Thinking of selling mine...

Agreed, they do handle better, but 3k for slightly better handling, cup spoiler and exhaust?? Loved my 182, but 3k for a car thats no quicker, nicer alloys and spoiler? Coilovered 172 would handle better than a cupped 182.

 

[ForceIndia]

The engine's get quicker with miles as well.

 

[tomhunt85]

Tell me about it, I'm loving it even more now it's hit 60k feels better than it did 20k ago.

 

[ForceIndia]

Think it's a french car thing, my 306 rallye stays neck and neck with my mates 182. 306 is just coming up to 100k miles!

 

[-Leigh-]

My 172 does feel rapido at 45k.

Still can't decide. Will see how I feel after hols.

 

[lewisniven]

my cup loosened up a treat after 40k. Why not get a trophy??

 

[Lagerlout]

If you have 1*2 thats reliable I wouldn't dare change it for another one. You could get one and have loads of grief with it.

That's why I never changed!!

 

[philmots]

I thought about going to a Trophy, but have had the cambelt done and all that on mine so it's just not worth it IMO.