Should i buy a second hand 172

[DynamiqueDick]

Hi guys and gals,

some of you may remember me some may not I used to be a member on here.

Basically i have been offered a top price for my clio dynamique which has had a lot of mods on it particularly in the ICE dept. Tvs 140db sound quality award winning etc

I was thinking of investing the cash in a Second hand 172 with around 20000 - 25000 miles on it around the 8000 - 9000 pound mark leaving myself a bit of cash to do a few mods

any problems i should know about ?

can any one recommend the 172 to me?

or any one think it will not be a wise purchase second hand? for what eva reason?
im open to all advice and it would be much appreciated



thanks

 

[Chili Red]

Quote: Originally posted by DynamiqueDick on 15 March 2005


I was thinking of investing the cash in a Second hand 172 with around 20000 - 25000 miles on it around the 8000 - 9000 pound mark leaving myself a bit of cash to do a few mods

any problems i should know about ?

can any one recommend the 172 to me?

or any one think it will not be a wise purchase second hand? for what eva reason?
im open to all advice and it would be much appreciated



Buy mine! Then I can get a 182! 03 black 172 *looks hopeful*

 

[Tom]

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[172gal]

Or buy mine flame red 25k with factory sat nav

 

[Jay@auto-mods]

well yeah 172s are great i hav a cup an luv it and as the 182 has come out prices have droped and there are lots out there. buy from a dealer as you will have waranty but may be more, so will prob be cheaper to go private? tha cup is great a "Real" drivers car! and IMO looks better than normal 172s but then u dont get half leather and exrtas, i do have climate control + Air-con so i do have some extras! its down to you realy go for a test drive in both a cup an non cup and you cant see what u like then....mk2 will be at good prices now an mk1 wil be even cheaper..

 

[Ben H]

Recently bought a Ph2 172 with 19k miles on it for £7,800 from Daipac. It compares very well with my old 16V and Williams, but has the bonus of no problems or niggles. Not sure about moding one though - depends what you have in mind!

 

[DynamiqueDick]

Thanks for the offers of cars, still scoping the situation out at the mo although have recieved a very tempting PM


Jay - Thanks for the little speil I did not think about the Cup model actually may be worth driving the two as you suggest. thanks again

Yeah seems a bargain some on the 172s I have seen very attractive. I never really contemplated buying one till i realised the price they were going for.

Thanks Ben,

only a few small things alloys, full system exhaust filter super chip just the usual maybe a ktr kit if im feeling daring!!!

 

[MikeC]

dont get a mk2 172, go for a mk1 172 like mine (in the for sale section!)

 

[telford_mike]

Blimey - welcome back mate !

 

[Phill1978]

yes.



buy mine. really cheap 53reg 30k miles. koni adjustables, green panel filter, tasteful alloys (bit lighter than standard) but all standard bits included.

you name a price ? il probably beat it

 

[Alan]

Some mint cars mentioned above! If only it was this time next year id be getting a 172 myself!

 

[badinvincible]

Quote: Originally posted by MikeC on 16 March 2005

dont get a mk2 172, go for a mk1 172 like mine (in the for sale section!)

Or mine, which is obviously superior.

 

[-Leigh-]

All these 172s for sale, any one wanna do a straight swap for a Punto GT?? http://www.cliosport.net/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif Save me putting it up for sale.





Thought not!

 

[Chris Green]

yes. get one.

I would have a 172 over any dynamique, if I was given the choice.

 

[DynamiqueDick]

Mike HI!!! hows things!

thanks for all comments guys at the moment struggling on inusrance quotes all averaging £2000!! chepeast has been £1700 if ican get it down to £1500 i will defo be buying one no doubt! the old man is in the insurance game so i have him on the case.

Alternative option is a wait for it.............















HondaCivic Type S the 1.6 V tec as i can get insured easily on one of them gutted about the 172 at the mo really fancied the power under my feet!

 

[R20 CWH]

i would test both the 172 and the 172 cup as you may prefer the handling of one over the other depending on your needs, i have to say that 172 cups are v v v cheap at the moment, but 172s still deserve a look as well as you may want the extra toys.

go on and make someone happy off this forum and buy theres!!!

 

[Phill1978]

mines still up for grabs.

 

[Smokey]

Quote: Originally posted by badinvincible on 16 March 2005

Quote: Originally posted by MikeC on 16 March 2005

dont get a mk2 172, go for a mk1 172 like mine (in the for sale section!)

Or mine, which is obviously superior.



Or mine which is Cheaper

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

Buy my Williams 2 instead.......