Thinking about moving to a 182

[vivid white]

Hi All,

Thinking about moving from my 197 to a 182. There are a couple of reasons for the move but main ones being

- I have always liked and appreciated the 182.
- I could do with a cheaper car for a little while as I have just brought a new house and want to save a bit of money to do things to it.

Is there anything I should look out for when making the so called 'downgrade'?

Also am I likely to find someone wanting to part exchange for my 197.

Thanks
James

 

[DanielJames]

You'll probably find people who are interested in going the other way, so you could swap as per say.

Get an advert up for your car and make it clear what you're looking for

 

[Richyy182]

Go for it!!! The 182 is cracking!

 

[plymcl172]

As said before don't write off the 172 esp as you will save even more money by doing so

 

[vivid white]

Just been looking on my lunch at work and sending a few messages to various garages to enquire about part exchanges. - will see what comes back.

Are they similar to 197 I.e. make sure belts have been changed and just generally looked after?

 

[Paul182]

Just been looking on my lunch at work and sending a few messages to various garages to enquire about part exchanges. - will see what comes back.

Are they similar to 197 I.e. make sure belts have been changed and just generally looked after?

yeah same general stuff . belts etc

if it was me id keep the 197 !

 

[Kyle 86]

My pal max on here is also thinking the same, Hes got his 197 up for sale on here he wants a RB 182

 

[Coops Mk1]

RB 182 = heroes choice

 

[Kyle 86]

Sexual colour along with LY

 

[JackJack]

Try R Sport cars on here.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Moving from a 197 to a 182 is not a money saving move.

Outside the MPG it's about the same to run, the brembo anchors are dearer but a drop in the ocean.

Tax is the same and insurance wont be much different i wouldn't suspect. A 1.1 Saxo is a saving!

 

[Leeshez]

I have had my 182 for almost 8 years and people say are you not changing your car yet? I just say no, I like my Clio. Some of my friends laugh at me. I dont care. So i would say go for a 182.

 

[vivid white]

The saving money comes from not having to have a loan or finance because id be able to buy the 182 outright.

 

[Siddle]

RB 182 = heroes choice

Try R Sport cars on here.

Both of the above.

Steve at R-Sport cars only deals with mint/immaculate condition cars.. Contact him and he'll set you right.

 

[vivid white]

Yes im going to have a word with Steve......my 197 was from him.

 

[plymcl172]

I could think of lots more savings. Compare the weights of the 182 and 197 over time the tyres and brakes are going to wear much more than the 1*2. Weights a ton when you look at both. Also the tyres are wider than the 1*2 so another saving there. Cheaper parts also as the cars are 10 yearish old now