Running costs and stuff to look for on Clio 172's (both phase 1 and 2)

[Hyndee]

Might be going to view a few soon, seen a couple of bargains but wanna ensure I don't get a dog if any are worth persuing...

Interested in running costs for parts, labour, servicing, consumables etc.

Also interested more so in things to look for specifically, ways to tell if somethings on its way out and general pointers to making sure I find a good car and not one which is gonna cost me a packet because I won't have hundreds spare per month to maintain the thing really

Thanks for any help and guidance

Dave

 

[mickstoke]

mines doing about 32mpg on local runs and no heavy right foot. done about 10miles to 30quid. mine a ph2

 

[Dave Hester]

the same question has already been asked approx 1.3 billion times so do a search

but generally make sure

1, belts have been done
2, has good service history
3, engine mounts are ok
4, backbox isnt rotten
5, rear wheel bearings are ok
6, gearbox is smooth and doesnt jump out of gear
7, clutch bite isnt really high
8, its hpi clear

good luck

 

[Damo_Sport]

the same question has already been asked approx 1.3 billion times so do a search

but generally make sure

1, belts have been done
2, has good service history
3, engine mounts are ok
4, backbox isnt rotten
5, rear wheel bearings are ok
6, gearbox is smooth and doesnt jump out of gear
7, clutch bite isnt really high
8, its hpi clear

good luck

I brought my 182 with all this checked

Getting belts done on tuesday

 

[Jonny1*2]

the same question has already been asked approx 1.3 billion times so do a search

but generally make sure

1, belts have been done
2, has good service history
3, engine mounts are ok
4, backbox isnt rotten
5, rear wheel bearings are ok
6, gearbox is smooth and doesnt jump out of gear
7, clutch bite isnt really high
8, its hpi clear

good luck

whats that a sign of? knackered box?

Check service history for defo. MPG should be in the mid thirtys.

 

[Dave Hester]

whats that a sign of? knackered box?

Check service history for defo. MPG should be in the mid thirtys.

Yes its common knowledge that gearboxs in all 172/182s are made of dogpoo and if used harshly they last 3-4 days

on a serious note the gearbox is the worst part of the car and a common failure, check that it engages ever gear smoothly with no crunching, 3rd gear syncro is the most common problem and popping out of 3rd gear are the first signs when driven hard, running the gearbox low on oil and having a worn dogbone mount also lessens the life of the box

 

[Damo_Sport]

my cars gearbox is sooo smooth its weird

 

[Hyndee]

Ta for the replies guys, I best get searching too lol. Be interested if any local bods would come with me look at any cars I see as I'm no mechanic but just wanna compile a list of things I wanna ensure I check when viewing any cars

 

[realnumber 1]

The clutch bite point is high on all the 1*2's.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I brought my 182 with all this checked

Getting belts done on tuesday

Where did you brought it to?

 

[Alan]

I went from a 197 to Veyron, tbh the running costs are very similar.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I went from a 197 to Veyron, tbh the running costs are very similar.

Cat D buy back for quarter 'mill yes?

FLOL!

 

[AK]

I went from a 197 to Micra, tbh the running costs are very similar.

 

[Alan]

Cat D buy back for quarter 'mill yes?

FLOL!

Knows...'quarter milli' son..me and the 'big yin' were mixin it up down the back roads to Peebles one night when i 'ran out of talent'..ooft..

Is that a hair dryer, oh no wait its Arif's Clito

 

[AK]

Knows...'quarter milli' son..me and the 'big yin' were mixin it up down the back roads to Peebles one night when i 'ran out of talent'..ooft..



Is that a hair dryer, oh no wait its Arif's Clito

LOL your just jealous of my slit attracting potential in the clio

 

[rory182]

gearbox issues are generally due to bad driving, dont take the piss and it lasts fine.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Knows...'quarter milli' son..me and the 'big yin' were mixin it up down the back roads to Peebles one night when i 'ran out of talent'..ooft..



Is that a hair dryer, oh no wait its Arif's Clito

Bar Stool with Hair Dryer attatched?

 

[Alan]

Bar Stool with Hair Dryer attatched?

LOL decked it!!

 

[AK]

LOL decked it!!

Cause yer bent :rasp:!

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Cause yer bent :rasp:!

ken'

 

[Andyman]

gearbox issues are generally due to bad driving, dont take the piss and it lasts fine.

Exactly.

Its all a myth.

 

[Hyndee]

Ta for the heads up all.

Just deciding if a Phase 2 is worth me getting a small loan to help me out or a Phase 1 will do.. much prefer phase 2 interior though lol