Looking to get a 172 or 182

[LBM]

There are a few ads I am looking at, spoke to a few people and am ultimately wanting to purchase a car this weekend, have £2000 to spend.

I spoke with someone who is selling a 182 and he claimed that a K&N air filter caused the EML to come on, asked him what came up on the code reader and he claimed to not know that fault codes can be read. Instant warning sign to me. Car has full cat back milltek exhaust, trophy recaro seats and turinis. Cambelt and pulles replaced last year. (put up for 2.5 could get for around 2k or less).

Another car I am looking at is lower miles has a few issues needed for mot that I am not too bothered about, the car is a lot cheaper than the other 182 so I could easily afford to fix it and would have money to do what I want to it. Car is completely standard. 70k miles timing belt done @ 45k. (put up for £1200, could probably get for 1000).

Can't seem to find any 172s in a decent condition in my price range.

Any advice?

 

[PP200t]

I'm in the same boat albeit with a smaller budget than you. My last 172 was a cheap one with a couple of small issues, however now the prices seem to have gone up and people are after more for high mileage ones.
I'd look at the second one you've mentioned.

 

[LBM]

I'm in the same boat albeit with a smaller budget than you. My last 172 was a cheap one with a couple of small issues, however now the prices seem to have gone up and people are after more for high mileage ones.
I'd look at the second one you've mentioned.

I want something that I can drive, do things to and not lose too much value, overly high mileage isn't what I am after.
Taking that into consideration I am thinking the second one as well, it needs a spring so gives me an excuse to get better springs all round.
Exhaust needs replaced so either custom or what ever exhaust has the best reviews on here.
Kind of answered my own question.
Best of luck getting the car you want.

 

[imprezaworks]

Buy this one

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/my-monaco-blue-172-on-pistonheads.801264/

 

[STEVE.M]

Probably the best maintained currently available?
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/my-clio-182-for-sale-£1995.800984/
@LBM

 

[Budgie]

I have a cheap 182 for sale. Needs a bit of TLC, but will have a fresh cambelt/dephaser service done on it. In black gold. Drop me a PM if interested.

 

[mikeclio99]

I have a iceberg silver 172 available well within your budget and has had a lot of work done to it already

 

[cs_dave]

Probably the best maintained currently available?
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/my-clio-182-for-sale-£1995.800984/
@LBM

This one would be where my money would go no question

 

[STEVE.M]

This one would be where my money would go no question

I can`t believe no one has snapped it up.

 

[cs_dave]

I can`t believe no one has snapped it up.

The £700 ones that are only good for parts are killing the market. The std r****d of today sees 2 cars both look decent in pics thinks belts only go on miles not years

1 is £800
1 is 2k

He see the 2k one as over priced not the 800 as a cheap sh#t heap lol

 

[STEVE.M]

The std r****d of today sees 2 cars

But this only put up for sale on CS.

 

[shiftspark]

This looks nice if you like the colour
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renaultsp...985611?hash=item33c21c96cb:g:T74AAOSwx2dYF1Fw

 

[ADS_V6]

I'd be snapping the Monaco up that's up for 2k.Great mileage and looks very tidy

 

[STEVE.M]

OP seems to be a sleeper.

 

[STEVE.M]

This looks nice if you like the colour
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renaultsp...985611?hash=item33c21c96cb:g:T74AAOSwx2dYF1Fw

I do.But scary thing is I clicked on the link,added to my watch list without signing in to eBay.

 

[shiftspark]

I do.But scary thing is I clicked on the link,added to my watch list without signing in to eBay.

I was logged in so may be why
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renaultsp...985611?hash=item33c21c96cb:g:T74AAOSwx2dYF1Fw

 

[STEVE.M]

I was logged in so may be why
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renaultsp...985611?hash=item33c21c96cb:g:T74AAOSwx2dYF1Fw

I was not logged on.

 

[shiftspark]

I think cos I was logged on when I copied the link, it happened to me on another forum the other day.

 

[LBM]

Not looking to travel a great distance, the two cars I posted are ones that are an hourish away from me.

Traveling to say Essex is off the cards.

 

[LBM]

Stay in Scotland, would be happy to travel anywhere in Scotland.

 

[imprezaworks]

Sometimes for the right car it's road trip time

 

[BGEarles]

Plane there, road trip back.


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[krtw2008]

Stay in Scotland, would be happy to travel anywhere in Scotland.

I'd been looking for a good one up here for ages but there's just none available atm. I'm getting a flight down to Exeter on Tuesday to pick mine up which is 8 hours away from me. If you want a good one you'd be better off travelling down South mate.

 

[Semtax]

I like the look of that Monaco!

Probably the best maintained currently available?
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/my-clio-182-for-sale-£1995.800984/
@LBM

Does anyone have a link to this advert. My membership must be out so i cant see it.

 

[STEVE.M]

Does anyone have a link to this advert. My membership must be out so i cant see it.[/QUOTE

Its £12.

Belongs to Mike at Rentech in Portsmouth.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I don't understand the mentality of 'I'm not going that far' to get the right car...... I've been all over Britain for the right vehicles in the past because the chances of a great car being on your doorstep are pretty slim...... From Mid Wales I've been to Penzance and Newcastle to pick up my Yamaha R1 and old Alfa Romeo... And it's all part of the fun driving them home, who doesn't love a road trip, especially in a new car!!

 

[Semtax]

All good can see the advert now. Thought membership would take a while to come through! Searching around for pics of it now.

Im used to travelling a long way to get a car myself. I think its worth the effort for the right car!

 

[krtw2008]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/black-gold-182-central-scotland-£2750.801404/

This one just been posted in for sale section.. Looks spot on, bit out your price range though.

 

[imprezaworks]

And a top member too. I'd be all over that as he looks after his cars

 

[VR46-G@Z]

@LBM
This is where my money would be going, rip off the black wrap and stick some original rear lights in.... All the neccessary work done including the vital butter gearbox... Absolutely love an iceberg 172 and also a rare one with cruise control, also a cup spoiler fitted:up:... And not a huge distance away from you...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-c...648019?hash=item237577e8d3:g:8AsAAOSwcLxYD8sy

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks well.

 

[STEVE.M]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/black-gold-182-central-scotland-£2750.801404/

This one just been posted in for sale section.. Looks spot on, bit out your price range though.

Close to home though @LBM

 

[jack_davey]

I have to say these cars are really worth so much more than this in the enjoyment they bring, so travelling for one shouldn't be an issue. Had mine for 7 years and miss it terribly.


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[Alb.]

The £700 ones that are only good for parts are killing the market. The std r****d of today sees 2 cars both look decent in pics thinks belts only go on miles not years

1 is £800
1 is 2k

He see the 2k one as over priced not the 800 as a cheap sh#t heap lol

It's a buyers market though imo.

I went to view one that was up at £1300 with a few little issues.
I let the guy stew for nearly a month and then whacked in an offer for £800.
He was advertising it at the side of the road and said he didn't get much interest.
Ended up getting it for £850

Bargains to be had

 

[jack_davey]

It's a buyers market though imo.

Bargains to be had

It will be until there's hardly any left...




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