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auto wipers, that you have to set every - single - time you get in the car, why cant they just be like the auto lights?
wipers are the wrong way round
door lock is on the wrong side
glovebox is a funny shape
brand new car, and it has a rattle
LIKES:
recaros
xenons
dark wheels
trip computer
colour
good boot size
climate control
the dealer i bought my car from has been great (renault leicester)
cruise control
lots of other things.
the bad things are just nitpicks really, cant fault what is a fabulous car
wipers are the wrong way round
door lock is on the wrong side
glovebox is a funny shape
brand new car, and it has a rattle
LIKES:
recaros
xenons
dark wheels
trip computer
colour
good boot size
climate control
the dealer i bought my car from has been great (renault leicester)
cruise control
lots of other things.
the bad things are just nitpicks really, cant fault what is a fabulous car
BMW M3
Had my 182 for nearly 14 months...
Dislikes: Seats dont go down enough
Can be very harsh over bumpy roads
Ticking at idle
No intermitant wiper... autosensor waste of time
RATTLES !!!
Dealers
Could do with 6th gear (1-5 short & 6 long)
Other niggly things
Like: Still enjoy getting in it after 14 months
Looks
More unique then Cooper S
Performance at high rpm
Like the materials inside
General performance
And so on...
Conclusion: Pros far outweight the cons.
When you by a 182, your obviously expecting it not to be as refined as say a GTi or as well built as a type R... but instead you are getting a future icon in hothatch history which you will never regret.
Dislikes: Seats dont go down enough
Can be very harsh over bumpy roads
Ticking at idle
No intermitant wiper... autosensor waste of time
RATTLES !!!
Dealers
Could do with 6th gear (1-5 short & 6 long)
Other niggly things
Like: Still enjoy getting in it after 14 months
Looks
More unique then Cooper S
Performance at high rpm
Like the materials inside
General performance
And so on...
Conclusion: Pros far outweight the cons.
When you by a 182, your obviously expecting it not to be as refined as say a GTi or as well built as a type R... but instead you are getting a future icon in hothatch history which you will never regret.
Megane Mk4
Mmmmm lemme see now?
Likes..
its comfortable ( enough for me to sleep in - which I have done already! lol )
Xenon blue lights .... better than those cheap chavvy blue bulb copies ANYDAY!! pmsl
cruise control
its mean stance
the standard CD player will play copies ( heeehee
)
adjustable height seat and steering wheel
the auto-climate control heating system
coz its fast lol
the colour - Racing blue ;oP
the price I paid for it new!
you can turn the auto-light feature off - can be a pain but its good ;o)
the shape of it
Dislikes....
Dodgy Dealers (yep some people know my views on that)
auto wiper setting ... now that wont turn off
the steering wheel is offset and it hasnt been curbed
wind noise... it isnt the quietest of cars for outside noise
theres no rear toe eye
the rear wiper doesnt always clear the wipe coz of the curve at the top of the back window
Other than that ... I'm happy with it 100%
Likes..
its comfortable ( enough for me to sleep in - which I have done already! lol )
Xenon blue lights .... better than those cheap chavvy blue bulb copies ANYDAY!! pmsl
cruise control
its mean stance
the standard CD player will play copies ( heeehee
)adjustable height seat and steering wheel
the auto-climate control heating system
coz its fast lol
the colour - Racing blue ;oP
the price I paid for it new!
you can turn the auto-light feature off - can be a pain but its good ;o)
the shape of it
Dislikes....
Dodgy Dealers (yep some people know my views on that)
auto wiper setting ... now that wont turn off
the steering wheel is offset and it hasnt been curbed
wind noise... it isnt the quietest of cars for outside noise
theres no rear toe eye
the rear wiper doesnt always clear the wipe coz of the curve at the top of the back window
Other than that ... I'm happy with it 100%
Mini Cooper S sport
polarbert said:
What do you need a lock for? :S
I like it being delocked on the driver's side, I always park that side to the kerb where possible.
I like the looks, colour, performance, CC, seats, auto lights, cruise control..everything really. The only annoying thing is the rattles, and in particular the rattle if I take a right hand turn at 30 or above (must get that fixed).
182 w/busted splitter :-(
Likes?
Easy - Performance, the "5,000 rpm kick", handling (superb), looks, and the overall 'grin' factor;
Dislikes?
hmmm - not many - the build quality isn't up to VW or Honda, but hey, neither is the price.....
Overall, the 182 (whichever variant) is the best Hot Hatch you can buy for the money.
Easy - Performance, the "5,000 rpm kick", handling (superb), looks, and the overall 'grin' factor;
Dislikes?
hmmm - not many - the build quality isn't up to VW or Honda, but hey, neither is the price.....
Overall, the 182 (whichever variant) is the best Hot Hatch you can buy for the money.
I'm guessing 172 owners can join in because they are much the same...
Likes:
Dislikes:
*I know most would disagree but compared to Mini Coopers, Focus ST170s, Saxo VTR/S, 206 GTi etc its pretty uncommon and hasn't fortunately picked up a reputation as a chavs car or anything. Group 16 insurance probably has something to do with it, but I certainly don't see too many about on the road.
Likes:
- Acceleration
- Cornering
- Exclusivity*
- Bit of a sleeper (I guess this applies less to 182s and 172 Cups)
- Relatively cheap to run
- Above all, its just pure fun
Dislikes:
- Renault Dealerships
- Seat too high
- Steering wheel a little too big
- No intermittent wiper
- Screen wash cleaning, the last wipe is always one too many and streaks the windscreen
- Renault Dealerships, again
*I know most would disagree but compared to Mini Coopers, Focus ST170s, Saxo VTR/S, 206 GTi etc its pretty uncommon and hasn't fortunately picked up a reputation as a chavs car or anything. Group 16 insurance probably has something to do with it, but I certainly don't see too many about on the road.
I'm always concerned by the amount of people who dislike Renault dealers and have had bad experiences with them. I've been lucky so far and in one year of 172 ownership, never had to go to a dealer, but just incase I ever need to.... :dapprove:
As for the car.
Likes: Virtually everything about it (performance, looks etc.)
The number of nice comments I get about it
Dislike: The build could be better
The fuel consumption when driven hard
The way the car encourages you to drive it hard all the time,like a
big, rev loving ****
The price of petrol these days
As for the car.
Likes: Virtually everything about it (performance, looks etc.)
The number of nice comments I get about it
Dislike: The build could be better
The fuel consumption when driven hard
The way the car encourages you to drive it hard all the time,like a
big, rev loving ****
The price of petrol these days
astra break
I hate the seating position, apart from that it's a great car for that money.
Megane R26
dislike the annoying relay clicking sound from the dash when the wipers are activated !! is this just mine?
Clio 200 FF Cupped
Like:
-Performance (It really is a B road monster)
-Spec (Climate Control / Cruise / Everything Else makes it a total bargain)
-Seats (I really like the standard seats, think they're subtly cool and much nicer than most hot hatch seats, sure the Recaros are better but the standard seats are excellent too IMO)
-Looks (Aggressive and low)
-Love the Cup alloys
-The Pedals (It's the little things)
-Love all the 182 Colours, the metallics especially look stunning.
Dislike:
-As everyone else said the driving position is a little high.
-The thing that really grinds my gears though is the fact that there's quite a few of them around here with middle aged women driving them. Annoys the hell out of me to be honest (I know it shouldn't), but what could possibly make them decide to buy a 182? Other than just wanting the top of the range clio (cept the v6 but I'd better not see any mums driving them on the school run, that'd just be plain wrong)
-The Gear knob could be far cooler, although it's quite comfortable it just looks crap, my old 106 had a nicer gearknob.
-Standard stereos limitations (no connectivity whatsoever)
-Performance (It really is a B road monster)
-Spec (Climate Control / Cruise / Everything Else makes it a total bargain)
-Seats (I really like the standard seats, think they're subtly cool and much nicer than most hot hatch seats, sure the Recaros are better but the standard seats are excellent too IMO)
-Looks (Aggressive and low)
-Love the Cup alloys
-The Pedals (It's the little things)
-Love all the 182 Colours, the metallics especially look stunning.
Dislike:
-As everyone else said the driving position is a little high.
-The thing that really grinds my gears though is the fact that there's quite a few of them around here with middle aged women driving them. Annoys the hell out of me to be honest (I know it shouldn't), but what could possibly make them decide to buy a 182? Other than just wanting the top of the range clio (cept the v6 but I'd better not see any mums driving them on the school run, that'd just be plain wrong)
-The Gear knob could be far cooler, although it's quite comfortable it just looks crap, my old 106 had a nicer gearknob.
-Standard stereos limitations (no connectivity whatsoever)
BMW M3
By the way, on the rattles side of things...as i am driving to Coventry tonight from Edinburgh via Newcastle... i thought i would try and sort out some rattles. Bought a pile of sponges from Halfrauds and have stuck them where rattles are coming from, mainly footwell etc... and it works a treat.
So if you do develop any rattles... sponges are the way forward!!
So if you do develop any rattles... sponges are the way forward!!
I've had a rattle for about a year. Couldn't trace it at all. Even got someone else to drive so I could listen. Rattle disappeared. Seemed to be coming from the driver's seat, so basically had the seat out. Couldn't find anything that rattled. Took the dashboard apart to see if anything was loose. Couldn't find anything. Put everything back together, and the rattle reappeared. If I lowered my hand and messed about with the seat, the rattle disappeared..............
Anyway, finally realised it was my metal multilink strap on my wristwatch!! Doh!!!!!
Anyway, finally realised it was my metal multilink strap on my wristwatch!! Doh!!!!!
BMW M3
BRUCE182 said:
Lol..Well, i dont have the cup alloys which you prob do or a big scratch down the side as well as a wee dent that some real intelligent youth put on mine... so at least we can tell them apart.
Do you have a middle name? ... cause if it begins with a C, then ive got a good number plate for you too. My full name is Justin Christopher Banks and have JCB in my number plate...
E91 M Sport
Horace said:
That really is the sort of thing you shouldn't admit to publicly
Had my 182 a week and it reminds me alot of my valver. When you close the door they make the same sound, the rear wiper on both cars doesn't wipe all of the screen, they both like to be revved they both have huge steering wheels, they both handle fairly well and they both cost a lot to service at Renault main dealers.
All in all though a fun car for the money and I like looks by comparison to the competition i.e. Bread van VTEC-R
Cheers Mike
All in all though a fun car for the money and I like looks by comparison to the competition i.e. Bread van VTEC-R
Cheers Mike
BMW M3
TheJesus said:adds too much weight... slows you down
LoL... true. But i've got enough gadgets in the car as it is so wont make any difference. would consider my full fat 182 to be pretty heavy but yet it kept pace with a 172 cup form 30-70 easily and beat a 182 (slowly) from 80 mph onwards on my private road. I got it chipped so maybe why i managed just to overtake a standard 182. Took about a mile though lol
