with some garages no offering uk spec 03 reg cups with delivery miles for £10500 and motorpoint doing import mk2 full spec 172s for £11699 i am now torn between the two. I would like the peace of mind have a uk spec cup but the question is is it worth paying the extra grand and going for the import 172 eith all the extras?
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with some garages no offering uk spec 03 reg cups with delivery miles for £10500 and motorpoint doing import mk2 full spec 172s for £11699 i am now torn between the two. I would like the peace of mind have a uk spec cup but the question is is it worth paying the extra grand and going for the import 172 eith all the extras?
Only you can decide that. Get a test drive in one of each and see which you prefer.
A lot of us on here have 172s from Motorpoint or Trade Sales, all of which are imports. As long as you know what you are doing there arent any problems at all. Mine goes to my local dealer for all work and they have no issues with its origins. Just make sure its an EU import.
I would say, dont buy a Cup just because its cheaper, buy it because its what you prefer. Too many people appear to have made that mistake.
Like others have said, it depends on what you want, both are great cars. And like it was said, dont buy the cup just because its cheaper otherwise you might regret it. Not a lot between them, just a bunch of toys. Also depends if you think the toys are worth the extra £1000, I do.
Quote: Originally posted by david_129 on 06 January 2004
+ windscreen cracks easily on a cup
[/QUOTE]Didnt take much to crack my windscreen in the 172 either
Nippy white cup
Funny that, my heater works perfectly well as do my electric windows. It is down to personal preference really. I expected to get used to /bored of driving mine after a few thousand miles. Ive done 11500 in 6 months and am still loving it
Chris
FN2 Type R +MK6 Golf
Personal choice will prevail,for me it depends what your doing with it.If your gonna own it for three yrs then get the gadgets,you will enjoy climate control but if youve never had it then you cant miss it.
I would love to swap my 172 for a week with a cup to see the difference,or sell my 172/swap a cup next just for that little extra va va voom
They are both great cars but you need to drive them to decide
ian
BMW e46 320 Ci Sport
look im not saying its a bad car or anything i just know id prefer to have the extras and thicker glass and aircon blah blah blah. And to be honest it is a sensible basis to make a daft comment, this forum tells you other peoples experiences and since ive used it i know id opt for a 172 over a cup simple. I have aircon now and wouldnt go without it.
Nippy white cup
I can see this being locked anytime now.......
thought it was only the 172 that has thicker glass (well that and anti glair). Could be wrong but i also thought the cup has the same glass as all the other clios, with the exception of the 172. When it says the cup has thinner glass, it is being compared to the 172, not the whole clio range.
were all getting off topic, you need to have an idea exactly what you want, if you want a quick car with comfort go for the 172, if you want a quicker car
(here come the comments) and dont mind losing a little comfort then go for the cup. !!!! , and if you want a even quicker car than buy an evo!!!!!
BMW e46 320 Ci Sport
ooo touchy sorry i just got that off autoexpress article. I know cups are gonna be faster due to the weight loss...its obvious... must be that lighter crappy glass!!Quote: Originally posted by rickyboy on 06 January 2004
Depends on individual car and driver smart ass!!!!!
i just commented that overall the cup is quicker than the 172, so thankyou for backing that up!!!!
no need to get angry though!
Audi TT Stronic
Yes I do drive a 172, I have also drivin the Cup though, so I have the perspective of actually driving both (as have a lot of people) not just guessing.
David, its 89KGs difference. If you want to narrow the gap take out your spare wheel, that weighs 16KG, change you alloy wheels to 16" light weight ones, that should save about 4-5KG/wheel about 16-20KGs + the 16KGs off the spare is about 32-36KGs, which means the difference is now nearer 53-57KGs.
I know were going doen the whole cup vs 172 debate "again" but i dont understand all these 172 owners who fail to accept the fact that the cup is quicker of the mark than a standard 172, if you believe that the same car with but 89ks lighter and tighter suspension is not quicker from point to point, then thats your opinon !!
