Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
172 sold at only 9k miles rattled like f*ck and had a mind of its own, some days it would start up other days wouldnt want to go anywhere. 182 was fine apart from a leaking coolant bottle and it not feeling as fast or handling as good as the 172.
05 plate and 2.5k...unfortunately I dont get to go above 4.5k revs most of the time cos my driving is mainly round town (in traffic queues!)...but its fun when I get to go for a spin. It seems to get a second wind above 5k revs and feels like its going to take off. All cars seem faster after theyve been on a good run/burn...clears the crap out and opens them up (you can tell Im not a mechanic). Cars are supposed to be faster when its colder as well arent they?
My mate says his 3yr old 172 is getting faster all the time....I hope thats true.
Slightly off topic, but what (standard) cars shouldnt you take on in a straight line? Everyone asks if I get people wanting to race me, but I cant say Ive noticed.
Mines an 05 54 plate registered in January 05. Its now done 9800miles. Still drives as sweet as the day it was delivered, although its faster, and rattles a bit more now
I never get bored with it. Today I drove my 306XSi for the first time in months, and it felt like a boat in comparison to my Cup. Quite something for a car I once considered to be a superb drivers tool.
51 plate 172 on 24k miles. Doesnt feel anywhere near as quick as my old mk1 did when i sold it on 36k miles, but that didnt really start to feel quick until 30k miles.
I think the AC saps a tiny bit of power, but the reason you notice it, is more likely that when you need it, its a hot day, and the car will be slower on a hot day because the air is warm and less dense.
54,000miles and its knackered! New engine being fitted with only 21,000miles on the clock, Bodywork currently being resprayed to get rid of any imperfections and stone chips and my alloys have been refurbished.
Should hopefully drive like new when i finally get it back.
182 now on 5800, and feels good ( or will do when I stop the exhaust blowing!) although I drove my brothers 172 the other day (18000 miles, 04 plate) and it felt so much looser and willing to rev, even on a fairly steady run...
Done 22K from new on my 04 plate 182 now... it gets quicker every week, Im sure! No probs so far.. due for its second service in 2K miles.. (thats about 5-6weeks for me).
52reg 172, just about to roll on to the 15k mark (previous owner was an 30yr old business woman .
doesnt start first time in the morning (imobiliser problem i reckon)...
makes squeeking noise from behind the steering wheel on hot days...
and goes like a rocket
think ill get in to renault garage for the above problems before it warranty expires.