Phase 1 VS Phase 2... GO!

[DanEdser]

Which one do you think is better and why?

Personally, I prefer the phase 2 purely because of the looks.

Having not driven a sport I can't comment on the driving...

 

[Stefan.]

prefer ph2 interior and rear end but the i like the ph1 front end

 

[imprezaworks]

This has been covered nearly as much as which is quicker.

 

[DanEdser]

This has been covered nearly as much as which is quicker.

did some searches and couldnt find anything...

 

[Martyn-172]

Id only have a ph1 in titanium personally, they just look really nice but ph2s look good in any colour plus have a more refined feel ( if you can say that about a clio :/ )

 

[imprezaworks]

It's all about personal preferance. I owned a phase 1 for two years and it was great and relatively rare. If I was to get another clio it would be a phase 2.

 

[dannyb]

Phase1 for me had a phase2 but prefer both the looks and drive of the Phase 1. Also feels a bit quicker too

Would like to try a cup though

 

[imprezaworks]

Their not quicker, just feel it

 

[deer_dodger]

prefer ph2 interior and rear end but the i like the ph1 front end

Ditto, best mix of the two

 

[-Craigo]

Much prefer the Ph2, Ph1 just doesn't cut it for me... i love the lines and pointlyness of the ph2 lights etc awesome. Although, mine WOULD look good if they didn't look so crap (Has the whole yellow spider web effect litterally all over each light, gutted!)

 

[couzens]

I'm a Ph1 purist.

Give me a standard Ph1 over a Ph2 any day.

 

[Bluebeard]

I'm a Ph1 purist.

Give me a standard Ph1 over a Ph2 any day.

This!

Ph2, yes they look a bit nicer from the inside, but the exterior and the cable throttle both trump the ph2.

Its just a shame there are no nice ph1's left anymore. Most have had paint or poorly maintained or 11 owners.

 

[Adamm.]

I constantly change my mind on this.

I preferred my 182 to the ph1 although the front end on the Ph1 is much nicer IMO.

 

[Jekyll]

Ph2s look more aggressive and fresher but I think i prefer the looks of the ph1s

Ph2 interior is better.

Ph1 with ph2 cup spoiler, rear lights and interior

 

[jicholasnackson]

ph1 end of thread

 

[Djw John]

I'm a Ph1 purist.

Give me a standard Ph1 over a Ph2 any day.

Plus a million!

 

[Ray Gin]

I can't stand the look of phase 1s, they look so old and dated. IMO of course. Phase 2s look a lot more fresh.

 

[imprezaworks]

This debate will allways go- ph1 owners prefer them over the 182 and the vice versa, 9 times out of ten that is.

 

[ABOO]

This has been covered nearly as much as which is quicker.

Not as much as which car next though eh mate... ; )

I've had both. Next one will be another phs 2 or Cup. Unless I stumble across a bargain phase 1.

 

[Brett]

Phase 1. Phase 2 172's do nothing for me personally.

 

[Fletcher]

I like both.

 

[imprezaworks]

Not as much as which car next though eh mate... ; )

I've had both. Next one will be another phs 2 or Cup. Unless I stumble across a bargain phase 1.

Lol, fair one. Makes for entertaining reading im sure

 

[ginge!]

I'm in the process of considering buying a new Clio as my phase 1 is getting tired tbh.

is it poss to swop the phase 1 front with a 182 or is it major pain ?

Thinking buy a bumped one might be a idea but clios don't seem to take front ends that well lol

 

[.Stevo.C.]

I prefer the Ph1 personally. I owned a 182 Trophy after the Ph1 and still prefer the Ph1 in every way. Biggest thing was the cable throttle I loved it, It was so much better than the fbw on the trophy.

 

[Mr R.]

This!

Ph2, yes they look a bit nicer from the inside, but the exterior and the cable throttle both trump the ph2.

Its just a shame there are no nice ph1's left anymore. Most have had paint or poorly maintained or 11 owners.

I must be one of the lucky ones then, im the 3rd owner and its done 45k (39k 3 years ago when i bought it) my cars loved and looked after as im an ex Aston Martin mechanic for 12 years

 

[Mr R.]

ph1 end of thread

+1 give it another 10 years and good ones will be a very sort after car

 

[Poopensharten]

Phase 1's are rawer to drive in my experience.

I've had a 182 with Cup packs and two Phase 1 172's.

I much prefer the Phase 1's. Throttle cable and smaller wheels with good tyres makes it feel like you're driving a mans chariot. They do everything well. The only problem i have had with all my Clio's is they make me drive too fast LOL.

 

[Harpham]

I've owned both Ph1 & 2. I prefer the Ph1 now.

As Danny says, they feel "rawer" to drive, plus they're hard as nails. I still wouldn't say no to an RB 182 though.

 

[lemonnobby]

Got a ph1 at the mo still feels good and goes well.
Do find it noise that a 182 though.
I like the looks too.

 

[Cookson]

I really miss the looks of my Phs2 Monaco. Then again, I love the look of my iceberg Phs1.

It's like Sophie's choice

 

[Knuckles]

Both have pros and cons

Ph1s have a cable throttle, the front ends have character and they come in sunflower

Ph2s have a nicer interior, better rear lights, look more modern, have a better rear bumper, come in ly, rb and cr... Can have 2 poo shoots and the cup packs look great as standard

If it were me choosing I'd have a ph1.5 in sunflower or a ff ly182

 

[McGherkin]

Ph.1s do look better and drive better, but personally I would rather own a 182.

 

[Alex_225]

I like them both to be honest. I think the Phase II 172 has aged better though and still looks relatively fresh even now.

That said the Phase I 172 looks it's age inside and out but I like the understated feel of it. The 172 MKII is subtle as is but MKI is even more likely to be underestimated by average idiot in his 1.2 Corsa! lol

 

[Goodj]

Stick a Ph.2 interior in a Ph.1 and voila.

you've got a Clio.

 

[Hixle]

I'm a Ph1 purist.

Your spolier says otherwise

 

[Coops Mk1]

I like parts of both, and none of this mix matching either, just pure phase 1 or pure 182 for me, only phase 2 172 i'd have is a cup, don't like the standard trim ones at all.

having said that if I could put the cable throttle onto the 182 i'd be happy, that's the main difference in feel between the two imo in terms of driving experience (my 182 is on 15's) but then I spose i'd loose the cruise control and I like the toys in the 182 over the phase 1....dammit

 

[yeecup]

This!

Ph2, yes they look a bit nicer from the inside, but the exterior and the cable throttle both trump the ph2.

Its just a shame there are no nice ph1's left anymore. Most have had paint or poorly maintained or 11 owners.

Not true, there are still nice ones left, Steve at r-sports cars and myself can confirm this

 

[ben_r1]

Currently owning both a ph-quick, whoops I mean ph1 and ph2 I prefer everything about the ph1. Dashboard, seats, steering wheel, looks, performance.

They're just a little bland from the rear end for my liking.

 

[Revels]

Ph2.

 

[imprezaworks]

That suprise me a bit ^^