so... anyone got a 172, and regrets it?

[Tupps]

I regret not buying a 182

 

[cliolou]

from preston lancs

 

[m4rkie23]

no

 

[sean_d]

Only thing a regret is getting it on Finance, Negative equity sucks

 

[Ian_182]

I loved my 172 and 182 to bits.They were great cars.

 

[simonwwfc]

lol what a drive id never drove a 172 until the day i phoned up about one on fleabay and went to look at it and bought it (172 cup) there and then . the bit that done it for me was when the cam kicks in loved it . just couldnt leave without it . then sold it for a derv van and miss every thing about it and now cant wait til i buy a 182ff or trophy hopefully next few weeks enjoy it

 

[Mostro]

Love it when it's flying along a favourite road - nothing better for the money, simple as that.

The niggling faults do dull the ownership experience though - nothing major, just all the little things that are 'common problems' (exhaust needs adjusting, headlamp washer leaks, CD player reads 'ERR', hazard switch broke etc - today the heater fan's stopped working....) It's frustrating knowing that there's a great car there underneath once all these things are sorted, but more things come along as fast as you can fix others!!

Still, I'm used to old Alfas so that nagging fault feeling is something I've learned to live with.....

But I don;t regret it in that there's nothing else I think I would have got instead if I had my time over again...

 

[mini_nick]

yea lol a few ppl when i say woohoo gettin clio on sat, they say why the hell u buying french, they have endless problems etc

Ive had 3 and not one problem, had a new mini and it was in the garage loads, also mates with vw's have had loads of problems. Its just down to luck in my opinion. I think the clio's are pretty reliable.

 

[Martin_172]

You're 19 and your friends are driving about in 400bhp+ Japanese weapons?

And maybe you can afford to insure faster cars, but then saying that I would too if I was paying £2.5k on insurance tpft!

yeah most mates have imprezas, evos, theres an RX7, a skyline and a few type R hondas, clio costs half as much to run and just as fun! well nearly! hehe

 

[W17GLE]

from preston lancs

Have you seen the car yet in person? if not prestons not too far away could pop over and have a look at it, it may save you traveling all that way if its not a good one

 

[Alan]

Ph1 172, awesome, 172 cup, awesome, normal 172 sport, gash IMO, 182 sport best all rounder, 182 cup, pointless, 182 trophy, leagues ahead of the rest...

197, hands down best of them all in terms of driving fun, comfort, looks and road presence IMO.

 

[Jaws]

When someone asks what car you have, you have two choices.

Say Clio - Take the shame of driving what everyone thinks is a girls car.

Say Clio 182 - Turn into a major g33k and they still probably wont know what it is!

Lose lose situation. But there good fun.

 

[JON13S]

regret buying the clio..... NO

regret using it to do mega miles...... YUP try doing 25k a year without racking up the bills. (although they were mostly fun miles) look after the clio and it will look after you.

if i had known i was going to be doing those sort of miles i would have got a diesel like i have now..

 

[Ali]

Yeh!

 

[Ali]

Ph1 172, awesome, 172 cup, awesome, normal 172 sport, gash IMO, 182 sport best all rounder, 182 cup, pointless, 182 trophy, leagues ahead of the rest...

197, hands down best of them all in terms of driving fun, comfort, looks and road presence IMO.

HAVE A WORD!!!

ph1 172 - Worst
172 - Normal - Ok
172 Cup - Best
182 cup - Not great
182 full fat - Ok
Trophy - 2nd best

197 More modern, looks fresher, but also flawed.

Tut Tut!

 

[Alan]

HAVE A WORD!!!

ph1 172 - Worst
172 - Normal - Ok
172 Cup - Best
182 cup - Not great
182 full fat - Ok
Trophy - 2nd best

197 More modern, looks fresher, but also flawed.

Tut Tut!

Hang on a minute beavis..

You're old 172 was alright, you pretty much hate you're current one, granted neither are a V6 but the 197 is day and night compared with the MK2 with the exception of the trophy..

Horses for courses etc.

 

[fossie]

Dont regret a thing......................yet

 

[Tupps]

Dont regret a thing......................yet

i bet you regret putting those wheels on.. POW

 

[cliolou]

Have you seen the car yet in person? if not prestons not too far away could pop over and have a look at it, it may save you traveling all that way if its not a good one

no i havnt but i have spoken to a guy at the garage where it had its belts done etc

 

[realnumber 1]

no i havnt but i have spoken to a guy at the garage where it had its belts done etc

Taking a bit of a risk then imo.

 

[Mostro]

Have you seen the car yet in person? if not prestons not too far away could pop over and have a look at it, it may save you traveling all that way if its not a good one

It's a well-known car......

 

[JCC]

Taking a bit of a risk then imo.

The clio she has bought I get the impression the guy would have looked after it well, it was always immaculate so I don't think she'd need to worry there.

 

[cliolou]

lol dont make me paranoid!

 

[jay172cup]

100% dont regret buying the 172 cup loved it way more than i ever thought i would.. the second best car ive owned... next to my old toyota celica gt4 mind

however my newly purchased ph1 172 is abit less special to be honest but it still puts a smile on my face when driving enthusiastically shall we say!

 

[realnumber 1]

The clio she has bought I get the impression the guy would have looked after it well, it was always immaculate so I don't think she'd need to worry there.

Sounds like it should be okay then
Unless you buy a complete shed then I don't think many people would regret having one. I certainly don't regret mine apart from the recent price drops but that's life. Can't wait for the better weather now tbh:evil:

 

[alanc1000]

the only thing i regretted about owning a 172 was that it wasnt a 182, when they became affordable i had to swap it, more due to badge snobbery really.

 

[Mostro]

^^^ that's an expensive habit....

 

[cliolou]

well 3 more sleeps till i find out

 

[cat171]

Pmsl @ the opening question, the car appears to be a minter (it is deffo one of the best on here) You could always take someone with you if your un-sure about it ?

 

[cliolou]

im going there to buy lol one way tickets

 

[m4rkie23]

the car is lush! period

 

[FlameR]

nope not regretted it, i will regret selling it though lol.

only probs as people have said are rattles etc which are expected of a 5 year old renault!

The only techincal problem I've had in 2 years is the stop and oil light coming on for the oil pressure, replacing the switch tomorrow hope it gets well looked after at it's new home :'(

 

[cliolou]

u know it will hun ill send u pics every now and again

 

[Marky_]

You'll love it.

 

[Martin_172]

my 172 didnt feel that quick untill it had the 182 manifold and decat, makes a big difference imo

 

[Mells]

Not at all.

I bet those saying French are VAG owners?

 

[brisa4984]

nope dont regret just getting abit tired really and fancy a change soon.

 

[Ali]

Hang on a minute beavis..

You're old 172 was alright, you pretty much hate you're current one, granted neither are a V6 but the 197 is day and night compared with the MK2 with the exception of the trophy..

Horses for courses etc.

No it's ok...

I agree the 197 is a better car now...But the seats(non leather), lack of spoiler, colour of wheels on R27, gearbox and s**t MPG for the same engine would annoy me...That said it's alot 'fresher'

 

[Michael172]

they are chattin sh1t, no cars perfect.

just chill and when u get it sat, all will become apparent

Exactly what cars do they own ? f**king fords or fiats ?


Ive no had any major problems with my 2 clio's so far.

 

[jeffymw]

I'm proud to own one. Never regret!