Hi guys!

[Daveygal]

Hello Ladies & Gents.
New to the forum and never owned a Clio or indeed a Renault! I am looking for a little project (trackday car) and read some really good things about the Clio 172 & 182's. Have modified cars before and currently drive a BMW M4 which had already undergone some surgery including an AKRAPOVIC exhaust.

I don't want to spend too much on the car (say 800 - 1500 max), as I say it's a little weekend project.
So a few questions:
Should I get a 172 or 182?
What price should I pay for a high mileage example of either? I see on eBay the prices vary greatly and some of the 172's seem quite inflated?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Typhoon]

Welcome to CS Davey! Have a look in the for sale section on here mate! Bargains! You do need to be a full member however!

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Welcome along, prices can vary depending on if it needs it's cambelt changing or had it done as it's a few £££ job to get it done right

Have a look in the classifieds on here as they will more than likely be a looked after example. Which model will depend on how far you want to go with it for a track car, if stripping it then look at 172 Cups or the phase 1 172, there will probably be some track focused cars for sale with some things you will do to it already done

 

[Daveygal]

Cheers mate,
So is a ph 2 172 no good for track?

 

[Bear Head]

Cheers mate,
So is a ph 2 172 no good for track?

Any renault sport is awesome on track mate. Especially the ph2 172. The cup even more so! This is due to its lightness, I think about 80kgs or so that a standard 172! Having said that they don't have ABS which may not be as good on a wet track day. A good 172 will set you back about 1500 quid and if you prefer the 182 a good one be about 2500 quid.

Get some cooksport springs and you're set for track providing brakes etc are in order.