Goodbye Civic Type R, Hello 172

[Ben.]

Recently had to sell up my Civic to free up some cash, absolutely gutted to have to sell as it was a brilliant car, by far the best car i have owned

Picked up this completely standard 03 172 last weekend. Despite having a bad start its a great example with massive's of receipts etc, FSH, 79k, lady owner

Took 2 crap photos with the iphone and its in need of a wash

Iv got to be honest im really not enjoying it, probably because im still gutted i had to get rid of the civic but its just like driving round in a tin can lol, its definately not as quick as the civic but had slightly more torque and it does handle better...i just forgot whats its like to own a french car

Im not sure what im going to do yet, im going to give it a chance and see if i start to like it ...anyone else take a while to warm to their 1*2's??

Ben

 

[ForceIndia]

Shouldn't be slower than the civic unless there's something wrong. There's genuinely nothing between them.

 

[Daniel]

If you don't like it, sell it.

I can guarantee you will start to throw money at it in the hope you'll fall in love with it. You won't.

 

[Y7 ADW]

Im not sure what im going to do yet, im going to give it a chance and see if i start to like it ...anyone else take a while to warm to their 1*2's??

I fell in love with mine the moment I sat in the drivers seat. But saying that I never had a CTR before hand...

 

[Goodj]

It is quite a downgrade, but you already knew that.

You'll find that this forum believes that the 1*2's are quite possibly the fastest vehicle ever to grace an a-road, so dont fret if you get panned for feeling shortchanged.

I moved from an MG ZR to the 172, so if anything my change was a step up! Either way, I'm sure you'll enjoy it more once you point yourself at some twisty county roads, the type where you'd normally be stuck in between gears waiting for Vtec to do its thing.

Hope you do enjoy it though, nothing worse than living with a car you dont like

 

[Christopher]

A EP Civic is not quicker than a 1*2. End.

It's pointless being trollish about it; it's simply not true. Both great cars, but I would've gone for a Ph1 or a 172 Cup.

 

[ScottyD]

A EP Civic is not quicker than a 1*2. End.

It's pointless being trollish about it; it's simply not true. Both great cars, but I would've gone for a Ph1 or a 172 Cup.

I Disagree tbh.

I first got the Honda bug from my Civic Jordan sold that and bought a ph1 172 (biggest mistake of my life) to this date is the worst car i have ever owned. I currently have an Integra Type R
My Mate has also sold his EP3 due to his money situation and has been kicking himself ever since

I Work for Renault and have drove countless 1*2 and they just do not compare to Honda at all.

From the Build Quality, Comfort and Performance nothing compares.

 

[Christopher]

Yep. You're right.

A EP3 kills a 1*2 in a straight line. Massively quicker.

Now can we get back on topic please.

 

[Daniel]

I Disagree tbh.

I first got the Honda bug from my Civic Jordan sold that and bought a ph1 172 (biggest mistake of my life) to this date is the worst car i have ever owned. I currently have an Integra Type R
My Mate has also sold his EP3 due to his money situation and has been kicking himself ever since

I Work for Renault and have drove countless 1*2 and they just do not compare to Honda at all.

From the Build Quality, Comfort and Performance nothing compares.

Thats your opinion. Its wrong, but its your opinion.

Granted the Renault build quality is poor at best, and the reliability is questionable but a CTR is not quicker than a 172/182. You can argue with me, but you'd be wrong.

 

[ScottyD]

Yep. You're right.

A EP3 kills a 1*2 in a straight line. Massively quicker.

Now can we get back on topic please.

Touch a Nerve

 

[Šįk]

I can vouch that the type r isn't quicker than a 1*2. They are both on parr.

Sorry to hear your not injoying the 172!

 

[Christopher]

Nope, I just see too many of these threads turn into eight pages of spam about an argument that's moot.

So please back on topic.

 

[Bodge!]

Looks a nice example.

If you had one before, moved on, and essentially moved back into ownership, it may take a while to "get used to" the Clio again.

 

[Kneel]

172 looks like a clean example, but if you're not liking it piling money into it wont change it..

 

[jim cook]

Looks tidy hope you change your mind over the next couple of weeks.......

 

[timmyd]

If I was going to buy a Clio 1#2 after a CTR, I would of gone for a 172 cup or 182 Trophy.
They are great hot hatches, but any CTR i have raced, has never left me, they are a touch quicker but thats it.
Start modding and you wont able to stop.

 

[ScottyD]

If I was going to buy a Clio 1#2 after a CTR, I would of gone for a 172 cup or 182 Trophy.
They are great hot hatches, but any CTR i have raced, has never left me, they are a touch quicker but thats it.
Start modding and you wont able to stop.

Good to see an Honest Clio Sport Owner

 

[DEMONKNIGHT666]

I love the 1*2's, I've had loads but I really love Honda's delivery, I've owned DC5, EP3 and FN2 and I think the Honda is better but you had to sell and the 172 is not a bad car by any stretch but it's not a Honda, please don't spend loads of money modding it you won't make it better, there is no KPRO for the Renault.
The driving position doesn't help, the Honda's seats are also much better IMO, you will forget the CTR it just takes time.

 

[Ben.]

Dont worry im not planning on spending a penny of it modifiction wise

 

[yeecup]

lol. thats what they all say. you will, i said the same thing.

 

[Nashy]

I can vouch that the type r isn't quicker than a 1*2. They are both on parr.

Sorry to hear your not injoying the 172!

Wanna fight about it!! lol

 

[Joe R26]

Sorry to hear that mate. I reckon it will grow on you though.

 

[adamlstr]

Did the same swap 15 months ago.

Civic (facelift) was a nicer place to be, and had better high speed stability, as said - nothing in it in a straight line.

172 is nigh on impossible to beat for fun/£ however.

 

[Mondial172]

In the old days on here they were called bread vans. lol

 

[cliobritt]

should have got an ek9 mate.

 

[subarufreak]

I looked at buying a civic after my saxo

then bought the 172
have if almost 4 years now and love it to bits

didn't think much of it at first too but now...

 

[Greeny.]

Best colour 172, shame you don't like it

 

[kevin.s]

me and my mate (with his ctr) went to santa pod this weekend and he beat me by 0.4 of a second so they are a bit faster but not a huge amount. well his to mine anyway.
but as for your clio, you need to take it on a road trip through wales then you will see what they are all about

 

[Joe R26]

me and my mate (with his ctr) went to santa pod this weekend and he beat me by 0.4 of a second so they are a bit faster but not a huge amount. well his to mine anyway.
but as for your clio, you need to take it on a road trip through wales then you will see what they are all about

That doesn't mean anything really to be fair mate. Whats to say your mate wasnt the stig?! :rasp:

 

[Silent_Scone]

Shame you had to sell your pride and joy, that's never a good feeling mate. Welcome to CS!!!

The civics are great cars! Hope you warm to your new toy.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

A EP Civic is not quicker than a 1*2. End.

It's pointless being trollish about it; it's simply not true. Both great cars, but I would've gone for a Ph1 or a 172 Cup.

I cannot agree with this enough, going to a Phase 2 is not the tact id have taken myself. Still a very capable car none the less.

 

[Goodj]

Dont worry im not planning on spending a penny of it modifiction wise

Phew!

 

[Millen]

I took a while to warm to my 172. Came from an astra turbo which felt much better built tbh (even though its a vauxhall). But after you get over the creaks and rattles and get stuck into some good A or B roads I'd hope you would start to have a little fun in it.

As someone stated earlier in the thread.. £/fun ratio is hard to beat.

 

[Tunst]

My 172 is slower than nashys CTR but mine isnt running properly so that might be why...

On Topic car looks good shame you not enjoying it.. There seems to be alot more PB 172's popping up now...

 

[.GAZ.]

I want an Exclusive.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Probably isn't ^ EP3s are ever so slightly slower than 1*2s depending on who's driving. Depends (like any car) if it's been tampered with. I got caught with my pants down by a SC one from Abbey MS. Lush bus


The Civics just a much nicer place to be however. Period

 

[Tunst]

Probably isn't ^ EP3s are ever so slightly slower than 1*2s depending on who's driving. Depends (like any car) if it's been tampered with. I got caught with my pants down by a SC one from Abbey MS. Lush bus


The Civics just a much nicer place to be however. Period

Its either my noob driving or the fact the fuel/air mixture is all to s**t coz of the dodgy lambda. Have to agree with the civic being much nicer only thing i dont like about them is how small the steering wheel is

 

[172Ben]

My standard ep3 is faster in a straight line than my standard clio was, and it responds much better to mods.

 

[Šįk]

Nashy your on. Ur pussy won't even reconise u I'm done with u!!

 

[Silent_Scone]

Bit of a crude example maybe, but they both seem to be standard.. Nowt in it