Thoughts on this 182 for sale

[Parabolica]

Howdy from New Zealand,

http://www.turners.co.nz/Vehicles/Pages/Car.aspx?RefId=851782

Anyway, this 182 has come up at our local auction house. These come up very very very very rarely down here so its quite exciting. My old man has been racing old stuff for about 40 years mainly Ginettas and Lotus' of various shapes however when he took my 172 for a strop at the track the other day he fell in love! : ) He is very interested in this one to turn into a road/track car and I was wondering if anyone here is able to look over the photos and details and see if anything sticks out as being wrong or strange etc etc. We assume it needs a cambelt etc at those kms but we have not been able to look at the books yet.
It also appears to have been a repo which can be good or very bad ie maintenance.
Im assuming its just a full fat and not a cup by the specs? Hopefully would be able to get it for NZD$7000 or about 3300 pounds

Any wisdom from the northern hemisphere would be much appreciated!

Cheers

Rob

 

[Matt W]

Car doesn't look too bad. I would be going for something jap though considering the availability of them etc.

O/T Which part of Auckland do you live? I lived on the north shore for 8 years

 

[Beef-Mc]

It's a 172 to start off. As well as what is going on with that filter, as well as that exhaust.

 

[Parabolica]

Ah ok so its a 172 not a 182. Cheers! Silly question but how can you tell? I have phase 1 172 so these phase 2's are new to me.

Yea the filter and exhaust stick out like a sore thumb but that can all be removed and replaced no problem. Just gotta look at the books asap

 

[timmyd]

The 182 have two exhaust at the back, in the middle.

 

[172boost]

Yeah thats a monaco blue standard ph 2 172. Wheels aren't standard either. If they are that rare it might be worth taking a chance on it.

Welcome from NZ btw!

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

wheels are off a Laguna i think. car looks some what ok, but the air intake and exhaust needs to defo go, make it look riced up

 

[172head]

Theres something bothering me about that bonnet, the drivers side appears to have quiet a gap, mainly round the headlight. Compare the two front end pictures, could just be the camera angel. Got a hunch it may of been in a front ended smash at some point. so have a good look round it for inconsistant panel gaps would be my advice.

 

[Revels]

^^ Was just about to say the same! Doesn't look right.

 

[172head]

^^ Was just about to say the same! Doesn't look right.

Just had to have a few more looks to make sure it wasn't my eyes, but yeah somethings not right there.

 

[Dash]

Might be nothing really but the VIN number shown in that advert. Has different info according to Renault.

Registration number

BTZ519
Clio II 3dr | 3 RSP20 96 | CB15 | Methyl blue bodywork paint

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

VF1CB150G25368963
Date of manufacture

09 2001

 

[7unner172]

front end defo looks a bit off like lol

bolt on stuff can be removed easy id check that reg thing out also

 

[Parabolica]

Cheers for the words of wisdom guys. The car is defo a 2004 nz new car sold new here. I see what u mean by the gap in the bonnet! The wheels really had me confused too as I didn't recognize them at all. As a trackday toy it could be a goer but we are yet to view it in the flesh. Hopefully we can in a day or two and I will let you all know any more goss about it's history and condition.

 

[jordan172]

2004 car would have an esp switch this one doesnt so must be a pre 2003

& clear side repeaters

 

[richy22]

Here's a pic of mine at a "similar" angle..

 

[Crispy Rice]

I thought the bonnet wasn't closed properly! I would avoid that one!

 

[Soot1e]

We can't comment on the price as the car market if different over in NZ. If you and dad are just using it as a track car then it don't matter about the wheels, bonnet gap or the cam belt not being done, dad will see to that of course. See how much you bargain on the price. Do they have race tracks in NZ, I haven't heard of any myself?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Thumb grips haven't melted either,thats not fair.

 

[Parabolica]

Yep we have plenty of race tracks. Pukekohe is the most famous. Ran the Tasman series in the 60's and recently the Aussie v8 supercars. Then there is Hampton downs which has just been built, ruapuna, levels, teratonga and taupo. Not a bad number of tracks for a country of 4 million ; p

 

[gouldy1985]

Is it just me, or does the bonnet look a slightly different blue from the wing?

 

[DrR]

Thumb grips haven't melted either,thats not fair.

My 172 did 76k before i sold it, thumb grips/entire wheel looked brand new

182 lasted to about 20k