mk1 vs mk2 0-60mph

[scoobytyper26]

i prefer the look of the mk 2 clio 172 (non cup!) but prefer the faster pace of the mk1 clio 172....is there much differencein the 2?



d rather spend less than get a mk2, but there is a mk 2 with 28k 52 plate in blue for 6500 quid im seeing tonight....or shoyuld i get a mk1??



ARRGHH, im confused!!



Matt

 

[Turkish]

Difference between the 172 phase 1/172 phase2/ 172 cup/182/ 182cup is a gnats c**k. I wouldnt consider the reason for buying one over the other performance related, its more looks/spec IMO that will sway the choice.

 

[George16v]

You need to drive both matey - It is not just about the straight line speed with these cars.

I find the handling much better on the mk1 172s and it does feel quicker - Basically just a lighter car with slightly diff cat setup.

I went from a 172 Cup to a mk1 172 and my current mk1 is more fun that the cup was (to me)

You need to drive both really

 

[scoobytyper26]

does the mk1 and mk2 have the same interiors etc??

does 4500 for a mk1 2000 year with 59k on clock souind ok?



Matt

 

[Lagerlout]

Nope the interior of the Mk2 172 is a massive improvement over the mk1.

Over 50% of parts were changed in between the two including chassis changes.

The mk1 I drove was much softer and had more roll than my mk2. May just have been a bad one though. Also the gearing was improved on th mk2, thus the mk1 has a slightly quicker 0-60, but they both reach the ton at about the same time and terminal.


[Edited by lagerlout1 on 26 July 2005 at 4:33pm]

 

[Turkish]

Nope dash is totally different, Phase 1 has coloured renaultsport logo on the seats the phase 2 has grey, phase 1 has silver trim on the doorcards, phase 1 steering wheel is different and IIRC the phase 1 rear headrests are different too. As for performance its well known you get good and bad of both, engines seem to vary in power output from car to car.

 

[George16v]

Mk1 you can cruise at 90 just below 4k - You can also do 70 in 2nd gear.

Would not advise you to buy a 172 with more than 40-45k on the clock though

Also if you get a late mk1 alot of the parts are mk2 parts

 

[George16v]

Make sure you check the gearboxes for rattles in the mk1s some of them have been badly abused - suppose it is the same for mk2s though - And loony is correct you get good and bad engines

 

[stozza]

llok at this link, second from bottom shows how much differen the 2 interiors are!

http://www.cliosport.net/gallery/?gallery=clio172&Pg=8http://www.cliosport.net/gallery/?gallery=clio172&Pg=8

 

[_Kenny_]

I actually prefer the mk1 172 interior tbh! I thought the mk2 interior quality was worse. All about personal opinion tho

 

[scoobytyper26]

what do you lot think of sams car:

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=16&TopicID=170461&PagePosition=1http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=16&TopicID=170461&PagePosition=1



seem like a nice one and a good deal??



will accept 6500 cash for it...how does it look and sound...nice low mileage too.



Matt

 

[scoobytyper26]

bump

 

[Chili Red]

Sounds like a bargain to me!

 

[George16v]

Isnt 6k though dude

 

[_Kenny_]

seems a very good deal

 

[badinvincible]

Read my post in one of your other thread.

 

[rt172]

Ive had one mk1 172 and two mk2 172s. Preferred the interior in the mk2 by a LONG shot but am convinced my mk1 was faster than either of my mk2s. Couldnt live with the interior of the mk1 again though hence getting another mk2, and i prefer the climate control to the straight forward air conditioning of the mk1.

 

[Turkish]

looks very clean and sensible price to me.

 

[wrx-172]

It is purely preference but cant honestly see how MK2 interior was improved?

Los most of its silver bits and the ones in place look cheap. (I.e Carbon silver insert things!)

Like stated purley preference



However get a MK1 there loads better!

 

[rt172]

Quote: Originally posted by wrx-172 on 26 July 2005
It is purely preference but cant honestly see how MK2 interior was improved?Los most of its silver bits and the ones in place look cheap. (I.e Carbon silver insert things!) Like stated purley preference However get a MK1 there loads better!


Well, for me the plastics are of a better quality (sort of soft to the touch), the climate control unit looks nice, the seats looks better and its got nicer door handles Gotta say that I always preferred the mk1s white dials. The mk2s look too 1.2.

But its obviously down to personal preferences...in my opinion, the mk1 172 was a bit of a boat in the handling department, but someone on this thread has gone from a Cup to a mk1 172 and thinks its a better drive. At the end of the day, youve got to try (or buy in my case)!) both before you can say for sure which you like best.

 

[mike]

MK2 for me on interior looks, I may prefer the MK1 exterior with coloured bumpstrips but not without, dont like the MK1 wheels either, all personal taste though. Havent driven a MK1 so cant comment there!

 

[JayGTT]

driven mk 1 172 , mk 2 172 & 182

IMO the mk 1 seems faster and handles better then both. i prefer the 15" aswell seem to get loads of torque steer from the big horrible 16"

my mk 1 is rolling on to 83k miles now she seems fine im even going to snetterton on friday for a trackday.

 

[George16v]

83k blimey youve had some good use out of her then!

 

[Clarkie172]

its all driver really. mk1 on paper tho haha

or for those pedantic mailto:tw@ts mk2">tw@ts mk2 phase 1 172

 

[Christopher]

Do what i did.

Buy a Mk1. Paid just under £6k for it. 42k miles FRSH.

Then make it a Mk1.5.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/poolsidefashionfauxpas/W52%20AOO/47aa3439.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/poolsidefashionfauxpas/W52%20AOO/f62b827d.jpg

 

[ChrisR]

Must admit I liek the mk2 rear bumper a lot.

For me I went mk1, almost entirely due to price

I couldnt warrant spending the extra onthe cup I really wanted at the time when the mk1 in 99% of day to day driving felt the same.

I like the mk2 interior more, but not the 172 cup seats.

 

[Clarkie172]

Quote: Originally posted by carbon copy on 27 July 2005


Do what i did.

Buy a Mk1. Paid just under £6k for it. 42k miles FRSH.

Then make it a Mk1.5.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/poolsidefashionfauxpas/W52%20AOO/47aa3439.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/poolsidefashionfauxpas/W52%20AOO/f62b827d.jpg

any excuse for a pic chris!lol