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Not Another 172 Thread



  Corsa looking at 172
Sorry Folks here is another one.

I thought I would post this as the search button is amazing but I need some questions answered. I will be buying a new car in March of next year, and now looking at clio 172's. My mate owns a Clio 172 cup but I would like some toys with my next car so the 172 is the way forward (is there a differnt 172? like a 172 and a 172 sport?)

The only fear I have the reliability. I hear all the stories of problems with immobilizer (sp) and dephaser issues. If I was to buy a clio I dont want it to fall apart. Iam also scared of getting hit with a rubbish 172 that is well below par with regards to power (a lottery I suppose)

But if I could have opinions from owners and be honest! Would you recomend me a 172? Thinking of flame red in colour.

I also pm'd a member from here and I would like to thank him for getting back to me.

Sorry for the long read

Steven
 
  GW 200
You've got 172 phase 1 (bug eyed), 172 phase 2 and 172 phase 2 cup afaik.

Flame red is the rarest colour i believe in the 172's, me thinks only 60 in UK.

If you want gadgets get a phase 2 172.
 
  172 with k-tec sound
yes i would reccomend them to anyone, what you really need to do is take someone with you to view a car who knows them inside out,
im sure there is someone on here who would help you out, it can be a lottery finding a good example, and as for reliability its the same as any other car ive owned as all cars have common faults,
tbh i wouldnt let the horror stories put you off, there a fantastic car to own and drive, it sounds to me like u want the m2 ph2 172 as they have all the refinements, abs, traction control, cruise control, climate controll, half leather/alacantra seats, xennons, rev limiter.
but avoid anything befor 03 plate as they didnt have some of the gadgets, traction controll ect.
good luck and i hope you get the right car;)
 
  53 Clio's & counting
Also , even though power is down on some, they never seem to be much slower, i mean we are talking 5-10 between a good and bad one

Go for a higher mileage one, iv heard they are faster ;)
 
  Corsa looking at 172
Thanks everyone for getting back to me.

I like the flame red alot but when the times comes I would settle for another colour bar silver (all my cars have been silver need a change lol)

I like the look of the phase 2 172, and cant wait to start looking after christmas.
I used to work in a Renault Dealership as a service adviser so should be able to get sombody to come with me.

Now I will start getting insurance quotes Iam 20 and have 6 points 1NCB, looking for under 2k and we will be sorted!

wish christmas would hurry up now so it is over and done with and I can look at getting a new car :(
 
  172 with k-tec sound
happy hunting. there are plenty of good examples left out there, dont go for anything boy racer'd look for standard n 1 lady owner lol.
 


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