Got a 172, is it dumb to replace it with a 182?

[Ex-User (19928)]

I've had my Ph1 for nearly 3 years now, it's not put a step wrong apart from needing various parts refreshed. It's probably worth under average as it's only got 1 key (annoying when sharing it) and no recent service history as the lad that owned it before me worked at a small garage where they did various work, and since then I have serviced it myself and fitted the majority of parts worth mentioning (suspension).

I just fancy a new(er) car. I don't mind the interior of the Ph1 I just fancy a change tbh.

I've been looking at 350Zs (313hp version) and Z4s (270hp version) but a 2 seater as my only car would be too inconvenient. Every time I try to think of a good replacement, all I can think of is a newer Clio as the best compromise of practicality/potential running costs/purchase price. And whilst I do already have the 172, it's far from mint, which is what I'd like.

Am I mental? If not, does anyone have a mint LY or RB 182 they'll sell me?

The irony is that I've run into various 182s on the road where we've had a play, and whether it's because I can drive and they cannot, I ended up being faster than all of them (I can think of 3 occasions).

 

[jjones82]

The irony is that I've run into various 182s on the road where we've had a play, and whether it's because I can drive and they cannot, I ended up being faster than all of them (I can think of 3 occasions).

Its because you've got a ph1, they werent called phase quick's for nothing!

 

[McGherkin]

Ph.quick is why you can keep up.

Not really worth changing to a 182, have you considered something like the new Fiesta ST? I know it's a lot more but it's a cracking car.

 

[MarkX]

Not dumb at all, if it's what you want, do it.

 

[Fletcher]

Better the devil you know IMO. I would keep the ph1.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Price difference is closing between 197's & 182's now, do you not fancy one of those?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Ph.quick is why you can keep up.

Not really worth changing to a 182, have you considered something like the new Fiesta ST? I know it's a lot more but it's a cracking car.

Keeping up is for Ph2s

I haven't considered any other hatches really mate, 13k+ could buy a 350z and something slow that has 4 doors with a lot of change. I don't want anything that's still got a lot of depreciating to do.

 

[realnumber 1]

After over 5 years I went from a ph2 172 to a 182FF for just the same reasons as you. Car needed money spending on it and mileage was getting a bit high. I'd also have probably gone looking at Z3/4's and the like but then I wouldn't be able to chuck my bike in the back and go round Europe etc so still needed the practicality plus I wanted a change of colour.

It's not hugely different but I love the colour, it feels fresher than the old (without the money spending on it) and I don't regret doing it at all so I say do it if your still happy with what the Clio's provide.

On a side note I've never had an issue keeping up with the so called ph quicks in either of mine tbh!

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Price difference is closing between 197's & 182's now, do you not fancy one of those?

Not really, I do like looking at 197s but it's still a good few thousand more than an equivalent 182 (that will definitely have xenons/cruise/climate/auto lights etc etc etc). I did just spend 10 minutes looking at 197s on AT thanks to that comment though

After over 5 years I went from a ph2 172 to a 182FF for just the same reasons as you. Car needed money spending on it and mileage was getting a bit high. I'd also have probably gone looking at Z3/4's and the like but then I wouldn't be able to chuck my bike in the back and go round Europe etc so still needed the practicality plus I wanted a change of colour.

It's not hugely different but I love the colour, it feels fresher than the old (without the money spending on it) and I don't regret doing it at all so I say do it if your still happy with what the Clio's provide.

Interesting! Thanks pal, see mine is on 100k but everything that moves between the chassis and the tyres has been replaced within the last 15k miles so it feels very nice to drive. If anything this is the one thing holding me back as I expect most 10 year old 182s that are on 60k miles or so will still be on original suspension.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

On a side note I've never had an issue keeping up with the so called ph quicks in either of mine tbh!

They won't have been trying

 

[Chili Red]

I only had my (ph2) 172 for a year before changing it to a 182, and I MUCH preferred the 182. I felt it handled so much better and I liked everything about it more than the 172.

You might be better off sticking with what you know though as it'll be hard to find a mint 182.

 

[neil 182]

Check out dtm they have a LY in at the mo and I'm sure u know of there reputation in here.
http://www.dtmcars.co.uk/used-cars/...t-182-3dr-newcastle-upon-tyne-201405204360238

 

[Djw John]

Better the devil you know IMO. I would keep the ph1.

Same when its such a similar car

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Check out dtm they have a LY in at the mo and I'm sure u know of there reputation in here.
http://www.dtmcars.co.uk/used-cars/...t-182-3dr-newcastle-upon-tyne-201405204360238

Just sent them an email to enquire. It's a bit of a journey but man alive it looks pretty!

 

[Adamm.]

Better the devil you know IMO. I would keep the ph1.

This tbh, the cable throttle is something I missed going to 182, weird as at first it felt very noticeable but got used to it in the end.

Both just as good as good as each other though and thats exactly why you should stick with what you know unless its an absolute dog.

 

[Sargara]

£5.2k for LY? You're into Trophy territory with that price.

 

[Stefan.]

£5.2k for LY? You're into Trophy territory with that price.

But ly is rarer than a trophy so to speak..They will always command a price.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

This tbh, the cable throttle is something I missed going to 182, weird as at first it felt very noticeable but got used to it in the end.

Both just as good as good as each other though and thats exactly why you should stick with what you know unless its an absolute dog.

I get the whole devil you know thing, but mine is a bit rough round the edges and I want a nice example that I can keep nice rather than a more tired example that will never shine unless I dump a small fortune into it (that I'd rather spend getting a different car with a few more toys and in a colour that I actually want).

£5.2k for LY? You're into Trophy territory with that price.

I'm led to believe it's very good condition. I 100% won't be buying anything at that price unless it's A1 condition throughout.

How much is a Trophy in very good condition?

 

[matt_132]

I'd try something different.

Never had 2 of the same make of car, let alone models. Plenty out there to experience mate!

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Forgot how gorgeous the Trophy looks....

I've already sold a nice LY example to the GF as it has more creature comforts that she would appreciate. Not sure how I'd sell "pimp suspension and seats and paint that will turn pink" either...

 

[Sargara]

There was/is one for sale on here for £1000 less than the LY and seems to have all the usual bits sorted.
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?748423-Clio-Trophy-309-500-4200ono

 

[Coops Mk1]

I did the same, binned off the phase 1 for a 182 FF in RB and never looked back. I did like my phase 1 but it was a bit of a shitter and although I prefer the look of the phase 1 from the front, everything else about the 182 I prefer.

 

[realnumber 1]

As well as being mint that LY needs recaro's, turinis and a few other nice bits to be worth that price imo.

 

[Dan@Greenlight]

Fitted LED number plate bulb (it's the small things that matter )

 

[Chili Red]

Just sent them an email to enquire. It's a bit of a journey but man alive it looks pretty!

That car makes me want a 182 again! It's stunning.

 

[ESmithers]

If you want to get a new car go for it. Nothing beats a new car.

 

[Stefan.]

That car makes me want a 182 again! It's stunning.

would need to change your username again if you did 'Liquid Yellow'

 

[Dan@Greenlight]

Fitted LED number plate bulb (it's the small things that matter )

Did that from tapatalk, obviously went in the wrong thread


The LY 182's are going to hold their value and the same goes with the trophy.

The 350z's are meant to be mega fun but unusable for the winter and not practical at all.

I would jump to something similar to what you like and have a change up.

 

[Chili Red]

would need to change your username again if you did 'Liquid Yellow'

I was Liquid Yellow for 3 and a half years when I had my R26

 

[DaveDreads]

You should just change your name to Hooty McBoobs and be done with it.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Did that from tapatalk, obviously went in the wrong thread


The LY 182's are going to hold their value and the same goes with the trophy.

The 350z's are meant to be mega fun but unusable for the winter and not practical at all.

I would jump to something similar to what you like and have a change up.

I don't need a car for anything other than social/pleasure. Sometimes I go for a couple of weeks without driving and after not hearing anything from DTM and reading some of the replies here I figured for a few grand I could scratch my MX5 itch again. (If I get a 350z it will be the 313hp version and I don't want to borrow that much money for the time being.)

Looking for a boosted one (SC preferably).

Have a call to Greenlight on my list of things to do actually to get a quote.

 

[Dan@Greenlight]

I don't need a car for anything other than social/pleasure. Sometimes I go for a couple of weeks without driving and after not hearing anything from DTM and reading some of the replies here I figured for a few grand I could scratch my MX5 itch again. (If I get a 350z it will be the 313hp version and I don't want to borrow that much money for the time being.)

Looking for a boosted one (SC preferably).

Have a call to Greenlight on my list of things to do actually to get a quote.

Neil@greenlight is on MX5 nuts, he has one himself, it's soooo low!

I was very tempted to get one after giving it a go as I thought it was a lot of fun but could not justify how impractical it is

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Neil@greenlight is on MX5 nuts, he has one himself, it's soooo low!

I was very tempted to get one after giving it a go as I thought it was a lot of fun but could not justify how impractical it is

You're not wrong about impractical. I used to have a mk1 on tein flex suspension. It was sooooo lowwww. Scraped off the front mudguards on a long corner on the M6. Crushed the chassis rails on the first speed bump along with scraping/denting the exhaust. But for some reason I want another one lol.

Since I walk to work (so close it's quicker than driving) practical isn't a big issue.

 

[Dan@Greenlight]

You're not wrong about impractical. I used to have a mk1 on tein flex suspension. It was sooooo lowwww. Scraped off the front mudguards on a long corner on the M6. Crushed the chassis rails on the first speed bump along with scraping/denting the exhaust. But for some reason I want another one lol.

Since I walk to work (so close it's quicker than driving) practical isn't a big issue.

Then you NEED one

When I borrowed it, I took into the car park and it was comical how I got over speed bumps

 

[Martin_172]

only worth it if your going for a trophy. epic cars, ive never been into 182s and had 3 172s including a ph1 but the trophy is just awesome