found a 172

[mickstoke]

think i found a 172 after weeks of looking! its a 51 plate iceberg 88k with the belts done and with fsh! seat slightly worn on edge! steering wheel looks ok! quite tidy really. little dent on bonnet! 6 month tax 12month mot. he will service and full valet before picking up too and throw in 3month warranty 3195! sound ok?

 

[cat171]

Sounds ok to me, miles are a bit high though, can you get it for 3k dead ??

 

[.GAZ.]

sounds ok.. i'l be honest tho mate, the ph1 172 is far superior to the ph2 IMHO, good bit cheaper too!

 

[rexe]

i agree with gaz, save yourself 1k and get a phs1.

 

[Daniel]

I think its for his Mrs.

She won't understand the benefits of phase=1 over phase=2. She will just concentrate on looks....

 

[nick172sport]

the ph1 172 is far superior to the ph2 IMHO, good bit cheaper too!

But a dam sight uglyer! :quiet:



Sounds like a good price mate, but as said above, see if you can knock it down to £3k (Mention the dent/seat wear/ and having to tax it soon).

 

[cat171]

Tbh the ph-guff interior really is where it's at

 

[mickstoke]

he had it up for 3295 with no tax! got him to but some tax on and knock 100 quid off! as for ph1 over ph2 the ph2 loks are 100% better:approve:

the car also has a cat back s/s system on and the tailpipe follows the shape of the bumper!

 

[Daniel]

Got a link to it?

 

[Shaun!]

I think its for his Mrs.

She won't understand the benefits of phase=1 over phase=2. She will just concentrate on looks....

what are the benefits on a ph1 then? I've recently bought a ph2 because I like the way they look and like the climate control option.

I've heard that the ph1 is not fly by wire throttle, whereas mine is ?

 

[.GAZ.]

But a dam sight uglyer! :quiet:

as for ph1 over ph2 the ph2 loks are 100% better:approve:

never... ph2 rear is a must tho.. Front end is much nicer than the ph2.. ive had 2 ph2's, mondial cup and a pearl "FF"

 

[.GAZ.]

what are the benefits on a ph1 then? I've recently bought a ph2 because I like the way they look and like the climate control option.

I've heard that the ph1 is not fly by wire throttle, whereas mine is ?

ph1 drives soooo much better!!

 

[mickstoke]

Got a link to it?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...cleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=51

doesnt tell you much and only the 1 pic!

found this 1 too but it black!

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...icleYearOfManufacture=2001&vehicleRegLetter=A

 

[fUbAr]

sounds good!

mileage is high, but the service history backs it up tbh

 

[maynard]

i wouldnt pay that much for it - seems a bit high mileage for my liking.

 

[.GAZ.]

iceberg is the colour to have a ph2 in imo

 

[Daniel]

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...cleYearOfManufacture=2002&vehicleRegLetter=51

doesnt tell you much and only the 1 pic!

found this 1 too but it black!

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...icleYearOfManufacture=2001&vehicleRegLetter=A

IMHO, that black one is a much better purchase.

 

[fUbAr]

IMHO, that black one is a much better purchase.

i agree

 

[mickstoke]

looked at this 1 but there scuffs on the front bumper, dent in the door between the windows,(said he would get dentmaster) no sign of cambelt and headlamp washer is damaged! said he would put 6month tax and 12 month mot on and check the cambelt! dosnt want to drop on the price!http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...cleYearOfManufacture=2003&vehicleRegLetter=53

 

[mickstoke]

IMHO, that black one is a much better purchase.

we dont like black tbh

 

[karlktm]

dont buy the black 1! got no fluid in the header tank

 

[mickstoke]

lol how the fook did you spot that?

 

[karlktm]

always look at them..u can see how often a car is checked by them.

 

[.GAZ.]

dont buy the black 1! got no fluid in the header tank

lol.. good shout, mines is low! top it up in a minute!

 

[Tom|Nbk]

Since when was 88k high mileage lol. These engines will go on for twice that and possibly more providing they're looked after. My PH2 is about to tick over 90k. I paid 3k the other week with FSH same colour actually but mine is slightly newer on an 02 plate. It came with magnex and cda

 

[mickstoke]

Since when was 88k high mileage lol. These engines will go on for twice that and possibly more providing they're looked after. My PH2 is about to tick over 90k. I paid 3k the other week with FSH same colour actually but mine is slightly newer on an 02 plate. It came with magnex and cda

that what i thought anyways!

 

[Tom|Nbk]

When i went to get my ph2 he said most people were put off by the miles, I love the general misconception of the public that high miles = always means high failure rate, it doesn't. Providing a car has been looked after which you should make sure anyway most moden engines and running gear are prepped for at least twice that. Hey at least it makes these cars cheaper for those who do wish to give them a go with "high" miles on.

 

[.GAZ.]

my ph2 172 was fine on 100k

 

[WILLIE]

As above, 88,000 miles is not bad. Car's should run double that mileage and if its well look after, with servicing backing it up I can see it being a problem.

Look at MarkCup's and Fletcher's 172. Both over 100,000 miles and there still going strong.

 

[Brasseye]

iceberg is the colour to have a ph2 in imo

You knows it !!!!

 

[mickstoke]

well ive been and put a deposit on it today! roll on next weekend!

 

[Tom|Nbk]

You knows it !!!!

He sure does, love my Iceberg

 

[mickstoke]

sum pics

 

[cat171]

How much did you get it down to in the end ?

 

[mickstoke]

3100

 

[Damo_Sport]

I think its for his Mrs.

She won't understand the benefits of phase=1 over phase=2. She will just concentrate on looks....

So what is ph1 better then ph2? even though ph2 looks betteR? :S

 

[.GAZ.]

still expensive imo..

 

[.GAZ.]

So what is ph1 better then ph2? even though ph2 looks betteR? :S

Ph1 front is much nicer!!!!

Ph1 is alot more driver focused imo even in standard form!

my ph1 is a better drive in standard form than my ph2 172 cup was with modded suspension!

All IMO of course!

 

[R20 CWH]

88k on a 51 plate isnt bad at all. 7.5 year old car approx

 

[mgoode180566]

My Sunflower is approaching 100K and it is barely run in !