possible 182 purchase but alarm bells ringing

[Jack-C]

Exactly what I thought when I first see it but you never know, stranger things have happened.

It's only a 10-15minute drive from me so thought I may aswell go and see it and have a proper chat with him.

 

[Mr Plums]

Did you go view it?

 

[Jack-C]

Yes mate I did. Mixed feelings about the car really. After a short chat with him my doubts about the mods soon vanished. He's just a guy that loves his hot hatches and tinkering is just something he enjoys although his taste is questionable.

I expected the car to be in better condition than it was to be honest, few car park dents down both sides which would be quite easy for a dent man I would imagine.

A couple of small scratches on the rear bumper, some very slight wear on the drivers seat and the climate control/fan was constantly on max when the engine was on.

All small things really but the car is priced very high and I was a little dissapointed when I looked down the side of the car to see the dents.

On a positive note the car drove really well and the interior and steering wheel was in good overall condition.

I'll have a think about it and might give him a call and make him an offer and see what he says.

Also do your grab handles on the doors have a rubbery/grippy feel as mine don't and I wasn't too sure if it was a 182 thing or if they just need a clean?

 

[imprezaworks]

So you were dissapointed because it had car park dents and that the fan was on max?

 

[Jack-C]

To be honest yeah I was, the guys got it advertised for £4250 which is pretty high really. maybe I went there expecting too much?

Like I said nothing too major but the costs will soon add up if I tried to get the car to a high standard.

I'm gonna do some more research on the car and get some prices from a dent man and go from there

 

[The Fatty]

Not sure if it been pointed out, but the advert says it comes as standard, so the wheels etc will be the cup wheels not the ones that's in the picture.

 

[Jack-C]

Yeah I had a look at the cup wheels today, seemed ok and with michelin tyres too with a good amount of tread.

 

[Stefan.]

plenty of others out there bud go view others imo

 

[imprezaworks]

have you not spotted anything on here? Might be worth sticking a wanted thread up? Not black but if you could get this for 3500 thats where my money would go

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?671140-37k-Racing-Blue-Renault-Clio-182-%A33850

 

[Jack-C]

No none of the cars for sale on here really take my fancy. Wanting only one colour will make the search harder but I'm in no rush.

I spotted that rb earlier and its a nice example just not what I'm looking for.

 

[imprezaworks]

Fair one mate. If i spot anything will give you a shout, hope you sort something.

 

[Jack-C]

Thanks mate, appreciate it.

 

[Martin_172]

if i was looking for one id be interested in that if it was at the right price.

low miles, looks pretty good nick from the pics, id bet the standard wheels have hardly been used too! belts done by specialist.

carpark dings as much as they are a pain, these cars ding so easy and lucky they are pretty easily sorted too

 

[Jack-C]

Thanks for the reassurance Martin. Like you say the car is pretty tidy just needs tidying up. I haven't taken it any further yet, still having a good think and covering all my options.

 

[CrippsCorner]

It's quite expensive really, if I was paying that much I'd want it top notch really. I mean mine cost me £1,850 and yeah it's high miles but absolutely mint, not a dent or scratch on it.

 

[mini_nick]

I wouldnt let the wheels put you off, I bought a low mileage 172 (20k) with horrendous wheels on and Apex springs turned out to be a brilliant purchase though. Put it back to standard(ish) and it was a mint car!

... said car

 

[Daniel]

To be honest yeah I was, the guys got it advertised for £4250 which is pretty high really. maybe I went there expecting too much?

At £4250 the car needs to be A1.

I don't mean 'tidy', I mean 100% spot on. Nothing due replacement, no dents or scratches, nearly new tyres etc.

£4250 is a lot of money though for one of these. I'd pay well over the odds for any car, as long as it was EXACTLY what I wanted.

 

[Jack-C]

Nick I wish the bodywork was as clean as your 172!

I completely agree and as you can imagine my heart did sink a little when I saw the condition of it considering the price.

I know its not easy to say when you haven't seen it but from the pictures and my description what sort of price would you offer him for the car? If the price was right would you go for it?

 

[Mr Plums]

You have to take into consideration how much the dents are going to be to get repaired tbh, then knock this off the price, there was a ktec turbo one going for 3800 when i was looking but it was out of my price range.

It was actually up for 4k something but he said i could have it for 3800 lol.

Wish i would have had the money.

You could get a very good one for that price mate, not one with dents allover it.

 

[Jack-C]

Well some dent men charge per dent or around £50-£65 ish per panel. So if I said £260 for the dents and then respray the rear bumper its not a huge amount to spend on a car that has the potential to be very nice.

I guess it all comes down to how much I want it and what sort of offer he would accept.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

You have to take into consideration how much the dents are going to be to get repaired tbh, then knock this off the price, there was a ktec turbo one going for 3800 when i was looking but it was out of my price range.

It was actually up for 4k something but he said i could have it for 3800 lol.

Wish i would have had the money.

You could get a very good one for that price mate, not one with dents allover it.

^^^^ This ^^^^ It should be mint for that price.....

 

[LukeW]

It hasn't even got an RS192 according to the pics! So it would have near enough been standard if you bought it.

 

[Jack-C]

I know what your saying gaz but finding a car in immaculate condition isn't easy. If the price was right then getting the work done isn't a problem. I just don't know if I'm looking for something that isn't out there or is very very rare?

Yes the rs192, induction kit and 17s are available separate so the car is being sold as standard.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I know what your saying gaz but finding a car in immaculate condition isn't easy. If the price was right then getting the work done isn't a problem. I just don't know if I'm looking for something that isn't out there or is very very rare?

Yes the rs192, induction kit and 17s are available separate so the car is being sold as standard.

I know exactly what you mean Jack, mint ones are out there and they do come up for sale. If you think it's a good buy and you want to get it up to your standard then defo go for it! This is only my opinion so ignore it if you wish, but I wouldn't pay the asking price and I think better buys are out there, also black cars are a nightmare, they look great when clean and cared for but the paint ages badly and shows scratches and swirls and if you get lazy cleaning it...! my mate is a valeter and detailer and he has a black 172 and he says never again......lol. On the other hand black if cared for and immaculate looks superb!

 

[Jack-C]

I'm tempted by it but like you say a better one could pop up at anytime. I've just gotta make a decision. I'm so indecisive!

You're not wrong there! I'm also a bit of a detailer and sometimes when my cars dirty I just think why do I bother but when its sunny and the the flake comes out it makes it worth it.

Looking after a silver car for example would be sooo easy but black gold looks like a rewarding colour to own.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I'm tempted by it but like you say a better one could pop up at anytime. I've just gotta make a decision. I'm so indecisive!

You're not wrong there! I'm also a bit of a detailer and sometimes when my cars dirty I just think why do I bother but when its sunny and the the flake comes out it makes it worth it.

Looking after a silver car for example would be sooo easy but black gold looks like a rewarding colour to own.

I totally agree!

 

[Mr Plums]

Blacks very nice, i wanted a black one or an arctic blue, i loved them both, liquid yellow, racing blue and inferno are also great colours, the only colour im not keen on is silver, ive just never liked silver cars.

I would say see what you can get him down to mate then make your decision from there, dont pay over 3800 imo tho.

 

[Jack-C]

Yeah the clio looks good in most colours.

I've been thinking about it for the past few days and I'm thinking £3600 and try n get the rs192 included. I have no idea what he will say to that but I wouldn't pay much more for it. Fair offer?

 

[Mr Plums]

Yeah the clio looks good in most colours.

I've been thinking about it for the past few days and I'm thinking £3600 and try n get the rs192 included. I have no idea what he will say to that but I wouldn't pay much more for it. Fair offer?

I would say so, has he actually looked at the prices they are going for lol?

The ones at dealers with warranty go cheaper than that which have been prepped and made to look mint!

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Yeah the clio looks good in most colours.

I've been thinking about it for the past few days and I'm thinking £3600 and try n get the rs192 included. I have no idea what he will say to that but I wouldn't pay much more for it. Fair offer?

I would say reading the ad he will definitely say no to that offer! I think it's probably worth around £3800- £4000 with rs192 and standard wheels on, would be a pretty sorted car then with the dings pulled out. Well that's my opinion anyway...

 

[Jack-C]

I would say so, has he actually looked at the prices they are going for lol?

I don't think so but he bought the car new so I don't blame him for trying to get a good price for it. It can't be easy loosing all that money on it.

I think he will say no too but it's not a bad starting point

 

[Martin_172]

generally i use market value as a rough guide, the price i pay is what i decide its worth to me, id have no 2nd thoughts about spending 4k on an absolute mint 172 if it was low millage, full history, as close as you can get to imaculate on a 10yr old car.

 

[Jack-C]

I just spoke to the guy and he will take £4000 with the scorpion included. Fair price and worth going for or still on the highside?