First trip abroad in the 182 - France

[MikeCracknell]

My first ever trip abroad in the 182 - having had a 197 for 2 1/2 years - I swapped it for the 182, and in all honesty, I prefer the 182. At least the Air Con works in the 182

Here are some pics of last weeks trip to my Uncle's place in the Charente:
[Pics taken on an HTC Sensation]

Did about 1500 miles in a week, and I'm madly in love with the 182 now, I didn't see a single other RenaultSport the whole time we were in France-every now and then, you'd see a five door diesel that 'un chavé' had driven through 'Norauto' - French Halfords.

The roads are beautiful, the countryside beautiful, and it was 35 plus every day too!!!

Elated!!

 

[Sir_Dave]

France is awesome. As is there love for the 182.

You should have seen the love the Trophy got. Was quite obscene.

 

[MikeCracknell]

It was strange. I went into the local Renault place to see how much a bulb was, and the guy said the only Clio sport he'd seen other than mid 'was a red British mk 3 a couple of years back' - which was mine lol

 

[imprezaworks]

Great pics. Allways wantedto go driving in france or anywhere abroad really.

 

[MikeCracknell]

Great pics. Allways wantedto go driving in france or anywhere abroad really.

Do a trip to the Nürburgring!

Always an amazing time there

 

[Gray]

Looks like a great area, I love France.

 

[Leeshez]

Cracking trip .

 

[imprezaworks]

Do a trip to the Nürburgring!

Always an amazing time there

Not enough brave pills im afraid

 

[MikeCracknell]

Not enough brave pills im afraid

I go every year, been 5 times, and only ever driven round once....I won't do it again either lol!

 

[markhinton]

Looks like you had a good time, Crackers!

 

[Pedro19]

I did around 1600 miles this year in france, the clio was fine on the motorway, wasn't uncomfortable at all and it was perfectly fine cruising on the motorway. 80-90mph ish.

I didn't see a single other RS model Renault either, I thought I'd see them everywhere, was very odd!

 

[DB.]

Cool pics, not long back from France myself!

 

[MikeCracknell]

I did around 1600 miles this year in france, the clio was fine on the motorway, wasn't uncomfortable at all and it was perfectly fine cruising on the motorway. 80-90mph ish.

I didn't see a single other RS model Renault either, I thought I'd see them everywhere, was very odd!

The guy at the dealer said they never see them - everything is dirty diesel in France lol

 

[Richyy182]

I'm off to France next week to watch my mate play in the golf open there - cant wait to get the 182 on the French roads!!!

 

[BREMBO]

Brilliant - how long did you go for?

Would really like to do this in the V6, always said I would if I got one then onto Monte Carlo

 

[plymcl172]

cool pics

Love France I do really want to drive over there like you did 1 day

 

[Austin-182]

Hi Mike, how are you doing mate?

trip to France looks brilliant but those plates are spoiling the car.

 

[arg_carra]

France is great for a road trip......the Renaultsport models are not popular sellers there though, its all dCis because diesel is cheaper than petrol.

 

[chilleyd]

I need to road trip through Europe soon need to drive the 182 on the roads it belongs, Lovely photos by the way.

 

[Richyy182]

Mine ready to go on Thursday - cant wait

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks stunning. Hope you have a nice time

 

[Richyy182]

Cheers

 

[jesus]

France <3

 

[Richyy182]

^^ brilliant
Is driving in France a nightmare ? I.e Paris ?

 

[jesus]

Yep! Both times I went, I drove around the roundabout at l'Arc De Triomphe. No lane markings, no giving way, scooters weaving in and out of everyone. I came to a complete stop at one point! So lucky the car didn't get damaged.

 

[GrahamS]

Driving in paris is not a nightmare at all. Took the DCI there at the weekend and had no problems at all. At the weekends Paris is asleep around the eiffel tower until about 10am and then it gets a little bussier. No worse than london though.

Road down to Paris (A16) is nearly 21 euros toll but is absolutely deserted.

Worst roads I've driven on were in luxembourg and belgium. Best are Switzerland.

Make sure you've got breathlysers, high vis jackets (in the passengers area), warning triangle, headlight beam adaptors and your nav doesn't tell you were speed camera is (that's illegal in France)

They advise to carry a first aid kit and a replacement bulb kit in some eu countries (germany, belguim etc)

I have played the game of "spot the undamaged car" around there though

 

[GrahamS]

to add to this the 182 HATES cobbles

 

[JustinS]

Where abouts in Charente did you go? I'm hoping to drive to my friends house in Touverac next year!

Been a few times n holiday and it's great round there!
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