Hello!.......looking to buy....advice...point me in the right direction .....

[AlfaDan]

Hi!

Just joined the forum, mainly to check out the classifieds but also for the wealth of knowledge available towards my future purchase.

I'm currently looking for a nice tidy Clio 172 cup, Iv not got the biggest budget £1500max)but hoping I can find a decent example in the coming weeks/month. I'm in no particular hurry as it'll be a second car for around the doors mainly. I'd prefer to locally source a car for once but Don't mind traveling for the right car

Any advice much appreciated, and of course any recommendations are welcome

Regards

Dan

 

[imprezaworks]

Prices seem to be on the up tbh mate. Depending on spec I'd be budgeting 2k for a cup.

 

[AlfaDan]

Prices seem to be on the up tbh mate. Depending on spec I'd be budgeting 2k for a cup.

If a cup is out of budget then so be it, but Iv seen a few for sale circa £1200-£1500.

 

[imprezaworks]

Biggest thing for these is belts due to cost over initial price of the car. Because of this people get them done on the cheap.

 

[AlfaDan]

Biggest thing for these is belts due to cost over initial price of the car. Because of this people get them done on the cheap.

As long as the belts are done on time etc just like other servicing has been carried out . Why does it matter who's done them ?

Or am I missing summit ?

 

[Brooky182]

With the 172 cup id just stick to getting one thats as standard as possible and the best you can afford. Id value good service history and in good condition rather than miles to a certain extent.
I think god ones will only go up in value as for £1500-£2000 it buys a good one. If i wasn't about to landscape my garden and knock my garage down id be looking for one myself. In fact if a very low miles and in A1 condition came up id sell the trophy and get one in a heart beat

 

[AlfaDan]

With the 172 cup id just stick to getting one thats as standard as possible and the best you can afford. Id value good service history and in good condition rather than miles to a certain extent.
I think god ones will only go up in value as for £1500-£2000 it buys a good one. If i wasn't about to landscape my garden and knock my garage down id be looking for one myself. In fact if a very low miles and in A1 condition came up id sell the trophy and get one in a heart beat

That's what I'm looking for, a nice clean for it age honest car, with little to no mods if possible , a folder full of history to show its been loved,

 

[Brooky182]

Its worth paying £500 more for a good one as a bad clio sport can be a money pit. I've been there and paid the price lol

 

[imprezaworks]

As long as the belts are done on time etc just like other servicing has been carried out . Why does it matter who's done them ?

Or am I missing summit ?

Timing of the belts is key for these. If not done properly by someone who has done the job before can be hit and miss on wether it's right.

I'm not saying bob at garage can't do it, just make sure he knows what he's doing.

 

[AlfaDan]

This looks clean and honest, not a cup though

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renaultsp...%3A6177de5515d0aa19ebf19621fff6f9fd%7Ciid%3A1

 

[imprezaworks]

Have you checked on here?

 

[AlfaDan]

Have you checked on here?

Yes,

Either out of budget,no interior or lack of M.O.T etc

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah ok. Maybe worth sticking a wanted thread up? Normally well maintained etc. Most of the time.

 

[AlfaDan]

Ah ok. Maybe worth sticking a wanted thread up? Normally well maintained etc. Most of the time.

This looks decent,but too much for me
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/renault-clio-172-cup-2002-£2-495.809863/

 

[imprezaworks]

There's been a few on eBay none cup that looked great around your budget.

 

[masekwm]

Mines in for sale, it has all the big jobs done and belts due next year. It's up at £1600, if the belts job puts you off, I'll up the price to £2000 and get a specialist to do them!

http://cliosport.net/threads/172-cup-£1600.809009/

 

[AlfaDan]

Mines in for sale, it has all the big jobs done and belts due next year. It's up at £1600, if the belts job puts you off, I'll up the price to £2000 and get a specialist to do them!

http://cliosport.net/threads/172-cup-£1600.809009/

''tis a nice motor,theres just the distance issue to view it.

 

[masekwm]

Where are you?

 

[AlfaDan]

Where are you?

Up in Gateshead Tyne & Wear

 

[masekwm]

That's a long drive, I know it well!

 

[JB21]

That's what I'm looking for, a nice clean for it age honest car, with little to no mods if possible , a folder full of history to show its been loved,

For £1500 good luck!

 

[masekwm]

For £1500 good luck!

Can't sell mine as it's not the 100% mint version or the knackered £800 market

 

[AlfaDan]

For £1500 good luck!

I see RetroTeds blue one is back up for sale !
Iv been in touch with the seller, but I think it's due its belt changing soon

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/sold.809333/

 

[AlfaDan]

I see RetroTeds blue one is back up for sale !
Iv been in touch with the seller, but I think it's due its belt changing soon

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/sold.809333/

Which I'm informed has just been sold

 

[AlfaDan]

For £1500 good luck!

Looks like I'm upping my budget for the right car!

 

[Bear Head]

Looks like I'm upping my budget for the right car!

Or just buy a normal 172 or a 182? Or a 182 cup? They're really not that much different lol

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[AlfaDan]

Or just buy a normal 172 or a 182? Or a 182 cup? They're really not that much different lol

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Your probably right,But I'm drawn to the Cup for some reason

 

[JB21]

If I could go back I would have bought a 172cup over my 182 FF, mainly due to the amount of ABS issues I've had, as well as how rubbish the ABS is when actually working.

 

[Bear Head]

If I could go back I would have bought a 172cup over my 182 FF, mainly due to the amount of ABS issues I've had, as well as how rubbish the ABS is when actually working.

Flol!! I know what you mean, but 182 ff just looks better. Colour choices again are better. And it's just a slightly newer, nicer feel imo.

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[AlfaDan]

Still looking !