Possible 182 buyer here

[Nick_82]

Hi all been registered on here a while now just browsing really as i'm really considering buying a 182. Just a few questions i have though which i hope some of you will be able to help me with.

Now i know clio's ain't no family car but my son is coming 5yrs old soon so don't have no buggy anymore and 5 doors isn't really important either but as he still needs a car seat i've noticed in the rear of a clio the head rests sit quite low onto the seats. Would this be an issue for the car seat or would i just have to live with having the head rests permantly up? Anyone else with children and a clio your feedback will be much appreciated.

Also been looking on autotrader and pistonheads at various different colour/spec 182's and noticed a few have recaro seats in. Were these an expensive option from new or have they been added buy the owner. I know the trophy has them as standard but what about a normal 182?

And on the subject of interior still, What are the standard half leather seats like. I've yet to sit in a 182 but to me they don't look that comfortable or are they ok?

All commants and feedback will greatly apprecaited thanks.

Cheers, Nick:cheers:

 

[Revels]

The Recaros were a fairly expensive option for a limited time iirc.

They crop up for sale every now and again, around £800ish normally.

No idea on the headrest part but the standard seats are comfortable enough. I guess it just depends what you're used to.

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

Hello mate.

You can take the headrests out so no problems there.

Recaros were an option on the 182's

standard seats are perfectly comfortable - just don't hold you in that well when kicking the arse out of it on a back road.

 

[fUbAr]

Standard seats are comfortable enough, but they're pretty rubbish at holding you in. So are the factory Recaro's on that note. There are much better aftermarket seats out there for a fraction of the price, but people fit the Recaros because they match the standard interior very well.

 

[Steve 182]

Alright bud with regards to the models and specs use this site its a great help:
http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/heritage/182/
An i think the seat questions have pretty much been answered lol.

 

[Leeshez]

When i have G/F's kid in the car i use the rear head rest to help secure the child seat down. Mine have been up for months now. I don't even notice that there up. Or as said take them out. The only thing i have noticed is that when the seat is in for a day or so it starts to leave an inprint in the car seat. My advice would be use something to protect your seat under the child seat.
It is called a "Neatseat" £30 from Mothercare.