just didnt expect the 182 would cost so much...

[badgerbite]

had mine since last december, spent over £2000 - meh lol

 

[MikeB]

Spent over £1100 on my 1.2!

 

[Christophe]

The exhaust problem is common on 182's. just get an aftermarket one as its cheaper, look and sound better imo. As long as you look after it and keep the services up to date you shouldnt get too many issues. Just usual wear and tear. You'll likely get a cv boot split at some point which is common aswell. I replaced mine 4 times in 3 years lol.

 

[Jamie]

Hard luck.

The Williams cost me a bit to get through an mot each year. The 172 cost nothing and neither has the Trophy really.

Maybe it's just a big shock for you going from a 1.2 to Sport.

Give it some time then sell it on if you're still feeling the same.

 

[Christopher]

Peanuts really. Could happen to any car.

For the performance you get, they're a bargain.

I can keep up with our XKR for the first twenty feet in my 182, and that's just had a service @ £1100. A set of front discs and pads is £800.

The Clio is a bargain to run. It's barely anymore than the lower models, bar insurance.

For me, at least.

 

[alex-avfc]

If you think you're in a position to buy a 172/182, you've also got to consider if you're in a position to pay for repairs, servicing, insurance etc. Thats the mistake some people make.

 

[Will.]

LOL at bens edit in the OP!

 

[Darren S]

Only Renault sell the proper exhaust. All the others are crap.

Me and gaz-kev have a hate of any loudness in exhausts.

Man - that's so wrong! :rasp:

The standard 182 exhaust sounds like an asthmatic, pathetic, weedy 1.0litre Micra engine being forced to worked 'slightly' hard. Not forgetting it weighs a ton.

It's an embarassment to the sporting brand of RS by Reno. I was so glad when mine finally gave up after 60k and I got the Master Kevs at Birchdown to swap it out for a zorst that was far more appropriate.

D.

 

[JamboM3]

I too wish i had a standard exhaust. Small cars with 4cyl engines and a boomy exhaust is about as cool as aids

 

[Wightman]

am just having a moan cos, i gotta stay in for one sat night cos i spent my money on my car! ha thanks for the feedback guys!

not sure what a split in the boot cv is or summat?

 

[TimR26]

LOL welcome to wear and mother f**king tear!

 

[James.f]

182 does 30 mpg easy, so your saying your 1.2 does 60?

Were on earth did you get 60mpg from?

+ i dont drive a 1.2 anymore, most of what i do is town driving, so if clayton gets about 23mpg around town then i must be also getting around that(cant check as the MPG doesnt work)

 

[Tav]

In 18 months my car has had:

3 x Oil Changes
1 x Gearbox Oil Change
2 x Air Filters
4 x Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 Tyres
1 x Brake Fluid Change
1 x Set of Front Discs & Pads
1 x Set of Rear Discs, Pads & Bearings
2 x Front Ball Joints
1 x Front Bumper
1 x Front Splitter (went for Skoda item)
1 x Aux Belt Change
1 x Cam Belt Change (THE expensive one!!!)
3 x Engine Mounts (ktec racing uprated set + poly dogbone mounts)
1 x Replacement Alloy Wheel
1 x Replacement CAT (thanks to worn engine mounts breaking the original)

It's just about needing a new set of front brakes and a replacement exhaust. I can't complain though cause I've made the mileage go from 15k to 38k and that's mainly on Scottish roads. It's been worth it...mostly haha.

It's also had:

2 x MOT
2 x Insurance
2 x Tax
Too much petrol!

 

[Laura]

I've spent more in petrol this last week in the zed than I did on any of my Rs's ... Wow that things thirsty!!

 

[Alex_X93]

Budget performance

 

[Wightman]

am right glad i had a moan and now have been put in my place by u guys ha! think al be alright just looking at it now outta the window with the sun on it! ohh i loove it ha

cheers for feedback

 

[DrR]

Were on earth did you get 60mpg from?

+ i dont drive a 1.2 anymore, most of what i do is town driving, so if clayton gets about 23mpg around town then i must be also getting around that(cant check as the MPG doesnt work)

ok if you get 23 MPG around town that must have meant your 1.2 did 46 around down?

Also find that hard to believe.


If you double the fuel cost you half the MPG.

 

[JamboM3]

i get 30/32mpg round town!

 

[Josh@Renparts]

The only issue with running a sport is the Fuel consumption, crist im putting nearly £60-£80 a week, were as my 1.2 would only need about £30 a week max,

Lol, if there is one thing you can't complain about on a 172/182 its fuel consumpton.

 

[Richyy182]

I wish i had a standard exhaust on my 182

swap

 

[paulharrison123]

Jeepers, Mine costs nothing in comaprison to the Celica GT4 - I remeber having to get handbrake shoes and handbrake cables, cost me about £350 just for the parts.....