Thinking of getting a clio 172

[Reg]

Hey guys im new to to this so just trying to find out a little bit about them first.My mate has a 182 i took for a good thrash the other day and was really impressed with it.Can any one tell me bad points,things to look for if i do end up getting one?His sounds like a diesel on tick over?Got a nissan 200sx at the mo and although its great fun for drifting etc it just costs me to much to run on fuel and stuff.

 

[ForceIndia]

Drive the newest, lowest mileage 172 you can to get a feel for how they should be. Your a bit far, but I have a minter you can drive. It's for sale, but your welcome to just come and have a drive if your ever up this way.

 

[Reg]

Ok thanks,if i am up round i'll drop you a line.My friends 182 is a 55 plate with 30'000 on the clock,could'nt believe how well it handled

 

[AlexS]

They all sound abit rough on idle, more so the 182's than the 172's in my experience.
You after a 172 FF (Xenons, leather, climate etc)
or a 172 Cup (the proper one).

 

[ForceIndia]

The 172 won't handle as well as a 182. Mines on eibachs, even's things up a bit. There's a buying guide knocking about somewhere here, do a quick search.

 

[Reg]

Hopefully get around 4k for my 200 so i'll just see whats about for that price,whats the differences?I take it the cup is stripped out etc?

 

[Fletcher]

Hopefully get around 4k for my 200 so i'll just see whats about for that price,whats the differences?I take it the cup is stripped out etc?

The 172 cup has no.

Air-con
ABS
Xenons
Rain sensitive lights, windscreen wipers
6 cd changer
Leather alcantara seats.

And as a result is quite a bit lighter then the FF version.

 

[AlexS]

As above really, theres a guide here compiled by a member so you can identify the different models: www.clioguide.tk

 

[Reg]

Do you gain alot by not having the extras or is it really minor?

 

[Fletcher]

Do you gain alot by not having the extras or is it really minor?

Not a lot in really, but the 172 cup does feel a lot more direct/lively then the FF version....

If you don't really need/want the creature comforts then i'd go for the cup

 

[C.J]

I too am in your current situation. The Cup gets my vote!

Find a local garage selling a 172 FF / Cup (Depending on what you want) and take it for a test drive (I did this a few months back, means you don't feel presured and you're insured through the garage)