Sooo... I want a 182

[JonnyClio]

I'm going to be buying myself a 182 in the coming months... I love them to bits but I really don't know the ins and outs of all the different specs.

I'm either going to buy myself an RB or a Trophy...

I've read through the thread which explains about FF/Cup Packs/Cup/Trophy etc but i'm really looking for personal opinions on which is best and what to do.

Few questions:
What is the best 182 to get.... FF i assume? How much extra will I be paying for the additional packs? What is the difference really between a 182 Cup and a 182 FF?
Is the Trophy worth spending the extra money for?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

 

[MarcB]

Have a look here and it will give you all the stuff you need to know - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?276833-172-182-buyers-guide as well as having a look here http://www.cliomodelguide.tk/

 

[Stan.]

If you want xenons, climate, don't like red and want a good handling car go for a RB 182 FF.

If you want recaros, the best handling Clio they do, and like the colour red, then go for the Trophy.

 

[Addicted]

If you want xenons, climate, don't like red and want a good handling car go for a RB 182 FF.If you want recaros, the best handling Clio they do, and like the colour red, then go for the Trophy.

What if he doesn't like blue?

Pretty poor ultimatum lol.

 

[Stan.]

What if he doesn't like blue?

Pretty poor ultimatum lol.

But he said he wanted a RB 182 or a Trophy....

 

[Addicted]

I fail at reading . Indeed.

 

[Jay.S]

Don't bother with a cup if its your daily it's nice to have better seats, Xenons, Cruise control & Aircon FF has all of these Cups do not.

A decent RB is around 3-5k/4K a decent trophy is worth around 6k is it worth the extra in my eyes no but I can certainly see why people buy them.

Make sure service history is good and the Cambelt has recently been done to save on a big service cost, Trophy look at the dampers as they could be a costly refurb.

 

[plymcl172]

Why limit yourself to a 182? a 172 is pretty much the same car and you don't get wheelbarrow exhausts

Also expect to pay more for an RB so really why limit yourself to a colour? Buy on condition. Better to have a minter than a dog of an RB/182

I had a colour in mind but you have to see what comes up!

 

[JonnyClio]

Thanks for all the advice

Why limit yourself to a 182? a 172 is pretty much the same car and you don't get wheelbarrow exhausts

Also expect to pay more for an RB so really why limit yourself to a colour? Buy on condition. Better to have a minter than a dog of an RB/182

I had a colour in mind but you have to see what comes up!

Because I really love both colours and nothing else (except Liquid Yellow) does it for me.... I have a Black 1.2 at the moment and it's just so normal and blends in with every other car.

 

[markerboy2002]

Liquid yellow is the way forward....

 

[benhwolves]

Don't discount the 182 cup as they are racing blue (or inferno orange) and have cup packs as standard. They also have a/c & cruise as standard. The seats are cloth and you don't get xenons or climate. Depends on what you class as important, but I'd definitely go for the cup packs.

 

[Adam_vxR]

Id personally go for a RB 182 FF it's a colour you love and has everything you want it to do really and can pick up a decent one between 3 - 3.5k racing blue or inferno orange and liquid yellow is the way forward

 

[Hixle]

If you can stretch to it, I'd go for the Trophy. I was in your situation a couple of years ago mate. Was dead set on getting an RB 182, putting turinis/coilovers/new seats in and realised it would cost more doing that than buying a Trophy in the first place. Are you heading to CSS this year Jonny? You're quite welcome a run out in mine before we convoy up again if you like? It also may be for sale

 

[JonnyClio]

If you can stretch to it, I'd go for the Trophy. I was in your situation a couple of years ago mate. Was dead set on getting an RB 182, putting turinis/coilovers/new seats in and realised it would cost more doing that than buying a Trophy in the first place. Are you heading to CSS this year Jonny? You're quite welcome a run out in mine before we convoy up again if you like? It also may be for sale

I might be heading up to CSS but that really depends if I have my car sorted in time (I don't even know when it is! dis-organised ftl!) ... I went up last year with the South Central convoy from Chieveley Services.

Are you sure you'd want me to have a run out in your pride and joy? I am only 18! lol

Thanks for the advice... How much would I have to expect to pay for a decent Trophy? AutoTrader prices range from like £4.5k upwards

 

[Goodj]

Liquid yellow is the way forward.

That.

If it was my money. Trophy.... then retro fit the xenons.

 

[Munson]

For the last time, Cups have AC and cruise. FFS.

 

[Goodj]

I am only 18! lol

whoaaaaaaaaa there!

Hold on. Please tell me you've actually checked the insurance on a 182. If not, do it now

If you're alright with that then fine, your money you're burning.

 

[JonnyClio]

whoaaaaaaaaa there!

Hold on. Please tell me you've actually checked the insurance on a 182. If not, do it now

If you're alright with that then fine, your money you're burning.

Aye i know, I have checked it and been quoted about £2500, which doesn't even bring into account the multi-car discount we've got (which brought my 1.2 insurance down from £1800 to £1200 this year).

 

[Addicted]

And you are seriously considering that arse rape quote?

 

[Richyy182]

Jesus

 

[JonnyClio]

And you are seriously considering that arse rape quote?

That doesn't seem like a lot to me... I don't earn a huge amount of money (not trying to say £2k is a small amount of money), but I have paid £3300 for TPFT and then £1200 in my 1st / 2nd year respectively on my 1.2L.

I know it's a huge premium, especially compared to what I could pay on a 1.2L, but I am willing to pay it. I work for a motor insurance company so who knows what they will be able to offer me as well.

 

[tarmacmuncher]

i consider him lucky, at 21 im getting quotes for my 1.poo @ around 1800 in full pr 2250 pay monthly

I already pay 178 a month, i guess i must be getting raped.....

 

[Amos91]

How old are you for that massive quote? I just got a clio 182 as my first proper car. 21 years, No NCB and it cost me £997 for the year.

 

[Edd739]

How old are you for that massive quote? I just got a clio 182 as my first proper car. 21 years, No NCB and it cost me £997 for the year.

Wtf? I'm 26, 5 years NCB and I'm paying £1100.

Do you live somewhere with zero crime and park you car on a driveway by any chance? I think that's what's buggered me.

 

[iLott]

Wtf? I'm 26, 5 years NCB and I'm paying £1100.

Do you live somewhere with zero crime and park you car on a driveway by any chance? I think that's what's buggered me.

Parking your car on your driveway put my premium up 20 quid :/ along with my mates too.

 

[Amos91]

Parking your car on your driveway put my premium up 20 quid :/ along with my mates too.

Same that's why mine is parked on the road. Parents as named drivers with a total excess of £500 through admiral. Grade A postcode.

Edit: paying annually was also important in lowering my cost.

 

[sam_clio182]

Insurance company's just make it up as they go along anyway... Shower of bast*rds!!!

 

[Stan.]

£380 for the year for the Trophy.

Benefits of being 26 now!

 

[Goodj]

OP, you wont listen, but dont bother.

you'll only end up pushing up other peoples premiums

 

[AUTOCRASH]

now you confusing me! ive got an inferno with both cup packs,optional treadlines with air con and everything! got the original recipept to prove! only 20 sold? so renault say?

Don't bother with a cup if its your daily it's nice to have better seats, Xenons, Cruise control & Aircon FF has all of these Cups do not.

A decent RB is around 3-5k/4K a decent trophy is worth around 6k is it worth the extra in my eyes no but I can certainly see why people buy them.

Make sure service history is good and the Cambelt has recently been done to save on a big service cost, Trophy look at the dampers as they could be a costly refurb.

 

[BigNick01]

I have just bought a black 182 with xenons climate control etc, what does that make mine? FF? Whats the RB?

Cheers

 

[Stan.]

I have just bought a black 182 with xenons climate control etc, what does that make mine? FF? Whats the RB?Cheers

FF on here refers to cup suspension, bigger rear spoiler and front splitter and grey alloys.RB is Racing Blue.

 

[BigNick01]

thanks!

 

[Amos91]

FF on here refers to cup suspension, bigger rear spoiler and front splitter and grey alloys.RB is Racing Blue.

FF - also includes all the toys: half leathers, climate control etc.

 

[Stan.]

FF - also includes all the toys: half leathers, climate control etc.

He already said he had those things but thanks for bringing it all together.

 

[Kyle92]

Aye i know, I have checked it and been quoted about £2500, which doesn't even bring into account the multi-car discount we've got (which brought my 1.2 insurance down from £1800 to £1200 this year).

I'm 19, have 2 years ncd and pay £695 on a 1.2 dynamique and aviva DECLINE my insurance on a 182 :| haha

 

[VR46-G@Z]

£380 for the year for the Trophy.

Benefits of being 26 now!

Where did you get a price like that...?! Im 29 nearly 30 and the cheapest I could find( paid upfront) was £550 on my RB 182 FF!

 

[Stan.]

Where did you get a price like that...?! Im 29 nearly 30 and the cheapest I could find( paid upfront) was £550 on my RB 182 FF!

I'm with privilege. Been with them for about 5 years now.

Always the cheapest for me. Maybe I've got a good postcode!?

 

[sam_clio182]

I'm only £760 on my ff RB 182 been driving 5 years but only got 2years ncb as wrote off a car 2 years ago...

 

[JonnyClio]

Insurance company's just make it up as they go along anyway... Shower of bast*rds!!!

That's not true... lol. Everything in car insurance can be backed up by multiple sets of statistics which will justify your high premium.

OP, you wont listen, but dont bother.

you'll only end up pushing up other peoples premiums

ok