Weve recently bought a 182 (from somebody on this forum, I believe), but the missus has pretty much commandeered it, and Im consigned to using a 1.4 Clio to get to work and back - no big problem, cause most days I car share! But driving the 182 at the weekend, and a 1.4 Clio during the week is kind of frustrating.
So, Ive taken the decision to try and flog my 1.4 Clio. Im hoping to get about £5K for it. Ive been researching, and there seem to be quite a few Mark 1 172s on Autotrader for around £5K. Id love to get a Mk 2, purely because I actually love the shape, and I wanted to get a silver one. But a silver Mk 1 would be the next best thing. Anybody have any advice as to what I should look for when buying a Mk 1 172? Any pros/cons etc.
Oh, and does the Mk 1 have that 5,000rpm surge? Im addicted to that, and I cling onto the steering wheel for dear life in 2nd gear! It scares my mates to death!!
Failing that, I might just get a motorbike!!