I am selling my 182 after 8 months of ownership. I have had some grief from both Renault dealer and other road users. But make no mistake... I love this car, no I more than love it, it goes deeper than that it is a spiritual thing. The 182 is a superb triumph of engineering. It is fast, damn fast, comfortable and despite its faults it has never let me down and always puts a smile on my face on every journey.
It is the most complete hot hatch I have ever had. I have had a Pug 1.9 GTi (2 yrs old at the time), an original celica Supra 2.8, a supra 3.0 twin turbo, a Golf Gti 16v and a Celica GT4..... The 182 is by far the best car of the lot! It handles and performs better than any car in its class, not to mention the majority of cars in the class above! How many of us 182 drivers have enjoyed embarassing the real big boys Porsche Boxsters etc. I have!
No, I love this car but have to get rid due to a promotion at work and the car that goes with it, I cant afford the tax hit on a co car and running my car, simple as that!
Oh and if you were wondering what the co car is...... I hang my head in shame.... it is a Mondeo TDCI zetec 130bhp.