Clio 172 Cup

[Jono333]

Hi Guys,

Basically I have a budget of around £2500, firstly does everyone think this enough to get a decent condition 172 cup? And if not how much extra am I going to have to spend to get a decentish one.

Secondly I have no idea what Im looking for. I've searched the forum and looked at the buyers guide but i don't really understand anything contained in there as im not very savvy when it comes to cars etc. Can someone explain to me the main things im looking for when it comes to viewing the potential car. Someone mentioned signing up to be a member for access to a buy/sell which id definitely be interested in doing.

Thanks very much for your help

 

[Kyle 86]

Yeah ull get a good one for that
Make sure belts have been replaced as this is vital. Dephaser pulley aswell

And check the service history etc

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep a good cup can be had for that money mate. I'd invest in the membership fee though, especially as you admit your not that clued up on cars. Either stick a wanted thread up or check the for sale adverts, both of which you can view being a member. Good luck with the search

 

[ChrisP_182]

My cup cost around 1600 and it needs the belts doing but apart from that and the usual steering wheel Melting it is spot on so I think 2500 will get you a good cup

 

[Bluebeard]

If I wanted to buy a good cup, I'd want to spend £2500 too. That's a great budget.

Look for a recent exhaust, recent Cambelt and dephaser, recent suspension components etc. that money should buy you a sub 80k car with good paintwork, good quality tyres and full service history.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Yeah definately get a nice one for that. I wouldn't get too obsessed with mileage.
I bought a low miler and have ended replacing all the suspension plus cambelt and dephaser.

 

[banther]

Can get an epic one for that mate.

 

[Bluebeard]

Can get an epic one for that mate.

Where's my phone call bender?

 

[banther]

Ohhhhh yeah.

I just need to dump some dog hair in it.

 

[cat171]

I reckon you'll get a peach for that budget.

Watch out as it's coming to winter though, winter = cup killing season!

No ABS semms to make preople forget how to drive

 

[banther]

No ABS isnt much fun.

 

[imprezaworks]

I honestly can't remember the last time I needed to use abs, even on track etc. in the winter I find abs to be a real pain tbh.

 

[banther]

TBH I'm part of a generation that all cars came with it as standard.

Had a couple of slippy moments. Mostly in the rain.

 

[imprezaworks]

Thought about public transport? Tony rates it highly, just saying

 

[mjf93]

You should get a great cup for £2500. There are a few on ph for that money that look mint.
I've owned mine a year, only had 3 occasions where abs would have helped at all tbh. It's only useful when one front wheel loses traction under braking but the other doesn't. No abs means one wheel locks up, normally in the wet but you just have to ease off and not be a tool about it. Just don't drive like a idiot, if tvr drivers can cope without abs and traction control, I'm sure Clio drivers can too

 

[Bluebeard]

TBH I'm part of a generation that all cars came with it as standard.

Had a couple of slippy moments. Mostly in the rain.

The interior will be going in the bin anyway so fill her up!

 

[banther]

ooooooooh that is handy haha