Looking at a few Ph1 172's

[Carl-Tracked172]

Right today "22nd" I'm going to look at a few Ph1 172 and fingers crossed bringing one home, I was just wounding what to look out for and any top tips on buying one, I'm not a novice in buying cars but atm i do not know much about Clio's to know what look out for, So any advice ?

 

[sussex_gti]

Check the cambelt has been done. If it hasn't, or no proof but the seller says it has, its a good place to barter as its a £450+ job. Also listen for a diesel-like rattle when warm. It'll be the dephaser pulley, ehich is another £160, but can be changed with the cambelt.

Apart from that, just the usual faults. Rear wheel bearings, knocks from suspension, leaking rear shocks, standard exhausts rot quickly. Dont expect too much unless its a minter and you'll be happy, they arn't the toughest of cars and most are at least 11 years old.

 

[LiamR172]

my best advice is to get a ph2! best decision i ever made.

 

[imprezaworks]

Lol ^^^ I can sense another ph1 v ph2 battle coming on. In all seriousness just a good check of the car, make sure it drives okay with no nasty knocks. Like said above check for cambelt replacement as its an expensive job. If they are advertised on the likes of Autotrader, Pistonheads etc stick a link up on here to see if anyone knows the car. Or better still stick a wanted thread up if you havent done so far. Good luck with the search though.

 

[.GAZ.]

my best advice is to get a ph2! best decision i ever made.

Can I get some of they drugs you're taking?

FFS

 

[Ricardos]

Points are covered in the posts above, cambelt, dephaser and invoiced service history would be a bonus etc. Also std exhaust especially the backbox tend to crack on the join pipe with the centre section, check the rubber mounts. From personal experience bar oil and filter changes the Clio 172s don't burn holes in ones wallet bar the wear and tear items. And even then i've found replacement parts to be reasonable, they're a great car to work on and drive

 

[Rob]

my best advice is to get a ph2! best decision i ever made.

Mental.

As for the ph1:

Check for cambelt from someone reputable and when it's been done. (Every 5 years or 72k miles) Oh and make sure it was a full kit fitted, not just a belt.
Check for signs on leaking oil around the inlet plenum
Check how the clutch feels, most are getting to the mileage now where they'd want one
Check throttle doesn't stick when warm
Check for knocking when going from lock to lock

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Check for any rust on the rear arches some of the early ones are starting to develope it.

 

[Andyman]

my best advice is to get a ph2! best decision i ever made.

The worst Sport of the lot. (excluding the Cup) As long as your happy tho

 

[Carl-Tracked172]

Cheers for the tips lads on the way to a few now

 

[clancy]

only issue with mine is a sticky throttle, dont let one put you off though as its not a pain to fix. plus you can use it as cruise control good luck though

 

[.GAZ.]

Some inspiration for you

 

[Revels]

Those 16's, Gaz?

 

[.GAZ.]

Yes Dan

 

[R-Sport.]

cup spoiler as well..?\

S

 

[.GAZ.]

Yes Steve

R26 Recaro's too

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?603447-My-Recaro-d-Iceburg-Ph1

 

[Will.]

16's FTL. Tidy bus though.

 

[.GAZ.]

Can i get some of your drugs too, Will?

 

[Will.]

You have plenty of heroin dealers up there. Get it yourself.

 

[Carl-Tracked172]

.GAZ Cheers for the photo whoring lol

 

[olliewebbuk]

15" > 16" on a Ph1.

 

[p@blo]

16" ≥ 15" on a Ph1.

 

[Carl-Tracked172]

I now own a black Ph1 172

 

[clancy]

good man, pics

 

[Carl-Tracked172]

Dont pick it up till tomorrow but ill post some of the photos they used,

 

[clancy]

looks pretty tidy mate, phase 2 lights and a cup spoiler needed though

 

[imprezaworks]

That was quick. Anyone's off here? What's the miles, etc?

 

[Carl-Tracked172]

Na been looking at a few for the past month or so, Mileage is 85k T&T and of course the roof bars, Which will be for sale within 10mins of me having the car at home lol

 

[.GAZ.]

16's for show, 15's for go.... my arse....

16's for the daddies, 15's for tramps that want cheap tyres

 

[.GAZ.]

16's for show, 15's for go.... my arse....

16's for the daddies, 15's for tramps that want cheap tyres

 

[.GAZ.]

That true, it needed said twice

 

[.GAZ.]

One of the Scottish lads on here is selling a black Ph1, £2.5k and is one of the cleanest 172's i've EVER seen..

 

[imprezaworks]

Drunk much? lol.

 

[Will.]

Cheap tyres, more monies for other things

 

[.GAZ.]

Drunk much? lol.

Pope a Catholic?

Cheap tyres, more monies for other things

Crack Cocaine?

 

[clancy]

is one of the cleanest 172's i've EVER seen..

aint seen mine i think your right on 16s though. they do look better than 15s, almost got some the other week but chickened out

 

[Spark]

I get mega jealous whenever someone buys one of these now I hate my missus.

 

[Carl-Tracked172]

Picked it up today 7hrs round trip so photos will be up tomorrow for you lot

 

[imprezaworks]

Like it?

 

[Carl-Tracked172]

Yeah love it tbh put a smile on my face