Mint 172 v 182 that needs work

[geordie]

I’m after replacing my ph1 with either a 172 / 182 I’ve seen two that’s local to me ones a late 172 that is in very good condition and reasonably priced and the 182 that’s a 54 it’s got slight bubbling on one rear arch and a small crack in the front bumper.

Problem is I think I want a 182 being newer and I love the look of them but my head is saying A clean 172 is the better option.

I’ll be breaking my ph1 and putting the nice bits on my new one so not bothered about them being modded as I have all the parts here.

Any advice welcome

 

[Ant1]

I’m after replacing my ph1 with either a 172 / 182 I’ve seen two that’s local to me ones a late 172 that is in very good condition and reasonably priced and the 182 that’s a 54 it’s got slight bubbling on one rear arch and a small crack in the front bumper.

Problem is I think I want a 182 being newer and I love the look of them but my head is saying A clean 172 is the better option.

I’ll be breaking my ph1 and putting the nice bits on my new one so not bothered about them being modded as I have all the parts here.

Any advice welcome

I’d be interested in parts off your phase 1 when you break it.

I would always go for a minter 172 over a tatty 182. Bubble on the arch is not a good sign.

 

[gez 172]

As above. I’d rather the best of one model than the worse of another.

 

[Pricey98]

Would largely depend on the price difference between the two also. Is the 182 priced to reflect the cosmetic issues? Bubbling on an arch whilst far from terminal won't be pocket change to fix properly.

 

[geordie]

£200 between them both cars similar spec and mileage and 6 month between them on age

 

[Pricey98]

Definitely 172 then IMO

Only visual difference is twin exhaust really. Can be replicated on 172 if it bothers you enough.

 

[Brigsy]

Get the 172, i would definitely avoid the 182 if rust coming through, it will only get worse.

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

Either of them have any time left on the cambelt?

But 172 would be my choice given the info available.

 

[geordie]

Both belts have recently been done mate

 

[bloke]

Colours? Silver 172 and 182 worth 50p.

 

[geordie]

Colours? Silver 172 and 182 worth 50p.

Both are silver mate

 

[bloke]

might as well go for the one with better bodywork.

 

[Coops Mk1]

Keep the phase 1 and repair it imo, just putting it out there!

 

[geordie]

Keep the phase 1 and repair it imo, just putting it out there!

I would love to but the amount it would cost for the welding it’s not worth it financially tbh mate

 

[hsustyle]

172 all the way. The rust, even if minimal would put me off. Sit a 182 manifold and you've near enough got the same car.

If the 182 is cup packed then it's worth checking if/when dampers were replaced. Maybe both need a refresh in which case you can fit 172 Cup dampers to the 172 for a nice upgrade. Cup spoiler and Fabia splitter are easy to get hold of too

 

[hsustyle]

Althou worth nothing that Ph1s are the coolest and the quickest

 

[Touring_Rob]

As above - if the 182 has any rust the fuel filler will be hanging out of it as well.