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CUP > 172 mk1
- Thread starter Mondial172
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Ive not had any problems keeping up with cup's and 182's in my mk1.
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It's basically cutting my loses! I'll sell the Cup to recoup some of the money locked up in it. I couldn't bear it if in 3 years time it was worth £4.5k! (Which it will be) and the money it cost me new (£12k) and the mileage I’ve done (+servicing/tax/fuel and insurance) you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know that’s a massive cost per mile! Supercar money almost!
So I thought I'd get the money back and use it on my flat which will add money to its resale value.
Although as I love my 172's a mk1 seems to be the perfect solution. As it won't drop much much lower than it already is.
So I thought I'd get the money back and use it on my flat which will add money to its resale value.
Although as I love my 172's a mk1 seems to be the perfect solution. As it won't drop much much lower than it already is.
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I like the red ph1's. might be on the look for one of them.
lawrence
ClioSport Club Member
is non-existent
who cares which model is the quicker one, if you spend all your time on track or drag racing then a few tenths of a second will count but for f**k sakes, this story of mk1 vs mk2 vs mk2 phase 2 is getting a little boring just be happy with what youve got, its a clio ffs thats all it will ever be,
mondial172 get a willy mate have driven a few and i got to admit its more fun than the 172/182s
mondial172 get a willy mate have driven a few and i got to admit its more fun than the 172/182s
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Not interested in a Williams.
Only if I could afford it as a second car.
Only if I could afford it as a second car.
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Seen a red one (my fav colour) for 5k with 55k on local to me.
It's either one of them or:
Focus Zetec 2.0 (cheap to run/insurance/good handling)
Astra 1.8 SXi (cheap to run but aren't amazing handling at least compared to the Focus)
Audi A3 1.8T (not keen on the early models which is all I can afford - expensive to insure and fix)
It's either one of them or:
Focus Zetec 2.0 (cheap to run/insurance/good handling)
Astra 1.8 SXi (cheap to run but aren't amazing handling at least compared to the Focus)
Audi A3 1.8T (not keen on the early models which is all I can afford - expensive to insure and fix)
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Yeah worried about things like the turbo charger breaking.
The Ford and vauxhall could be money saving options but....
the 172 at £5k ain't gonna drop much more money but a Focus or Astra costing £5k has still got a bit to drop. There are focus's on Autotrader for £1.5k!
The Ford and vauxhall could be money saving options but....
the 172 at £5k ain't gonna drop much more money but a Focus or Astra costing £5k has still got a bit to drop. There are focus's on Autotrader for £1.5k!
Matey - you have to really way up your options and decide 'how much' money you will free up.
I went from a Cup to a mk1 172 only because the mk1 172 is of similar what and the throttle response seemed to be better.
You will also find (well I did) that when you throw it into corners is seemed to level out again a hell of alot quicker than a cup.
interior wise, yes it is a little dated, but you won't get any rattles like a cup.
I am now on a valver with a williams engine - well its being built and professionally stripped etc - def. the way to go for fun anyway.
Get out there and do some test drives!!
I went from a Cup to a mk1 172 only because the mk1 172 is of similar what and the throttle response seemed to be better.
You will also find (well I did) that when you throw it into corners is seemed to level out again a hell of alot quicker than a cup.
interior wise, yes it is a little dated, but you won't get any rattles like a cup.
I am now on a valver with a williams engine - well its being built and professionally stripped etc - def. the way to go for fun anyway.
Get out there and do some test drives!!
Nippy white cup
As said take one for a test drive and see what you think. If you get a good one of one type against a bad one of another then it will obviously make a difference.
All I know is that Rhys of here had a 172 mk1 with rears out (iirc) decat exhaust and a couple of other mods...my cup had full interior, std exhaust and cat, just chip and filter.....he got 14.6 I got 14.4 (with 1000 miles on the clock)
Also look at the old vid Craig (adams 16v) did of the banana...compare the mk1 v banana races against mine vs banana. Maybe his m8s is a poor example (although I don`t think it was) but on my 2nd engine and it is still a good one...maybe I`m just lucky lol
Chris
All I know is that Rhys of here had a 172 mk1 with rears out (iirc) decat exhaust and a couple of other mods...my cup had full interior, std exhaust and cat, just chip and filter.....he got 14.6 I got 14.4 (with 1000 miles on the clock)
Also look at the old vid Craig (adams 16v) did of the banana...compare the mk1 v banana races against mine vs banana. Maybe his m8s is a poor example (although I don`t think it was) but on my 2nd engine and it is still a good one...maybe I`m just lucky lol
Chris
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The RS1 needs good maintenance, the suspension should be looked into every couple of months, engine should be bullet-proof if it was looked after, but the real problem is those little things that go wrong with age, like the electric windows switches, central locks, etc...also, the paint job is not among the best and they're quite prone to scratches, marks and dents, especially on the bonnet.
Oh, and then there is the exhaust system and the catalyst...both should recieve some attendace also...
So, it can be a handful, but old car will be an old car...
Oh, and then there is the exhaust system and the catalyst...both should recieve some attendace also...
So, it can be a handful, but old car will be an old car...
I got my Ph1 172 with 35k, so there is low milage ones out there, i dont think the ph1's will drop much more in price, if it was me id be looking at a ph1 or a williams but like you say your not interested in a willys, as said all you can do is go and test drive a mk1 see what you think, im not keen on the dash compared to my old mk2 but what can you do lol
