which would you buy as a fun car a 172 cup or ff 182

[richlawson]

hu guys

i have owned both and liked them both but really cant decide

the 172 cup is cheaper and more raw but no abs

where the 182 is more and is more boring but has abs

i have seen a really nice 20000 mile 172 cup with climate for 6k and loads of 182s with cup packs for around 7k

i have 8k to spend

ps dont suggest the 182 cup as i dont class that as a proper cup

many thanks rich

 

[DrR]

If it was purely fun 172CUP withouth question.

 

[Johnc172]

as above, you don't need air con for fun!!

 

[.GAZ.]

ff means for fags!!! cup ftw!!!

 

[kully]

mk2 phase 1 with some engine mods

 

[clio_luke]

im going to say a 182
they are a lot of fun

 

[tillu11]

^^^^^^agreed

 

[Gareth]

172 cup without question as said.

 

[.GAZ.]

172 cup without question as said.

guy with sense!!!

 

[clio_luke]

182's handle better from standard

 

[.GAZ.]

182's handle better from standard

wot alot of pisch!!!

 

[DrR]

182's handle better from standard

WTF?

 

[sh33n]

Cup for fun, no question.

 

[182joe]

probably a 172 cup, cant see them being alot different though.

 

[Fletcher]

172 cup :approve:

 

[.GAZ.]

182's handle better from standard

WTF?

lol the guy is stupid!!!

 

[DrR]

172 cups is about a person lighter than a 172/182 so imagine driving your car with a person in all the time, thats how much more resposnive it must be.

 

[Fletcher]

172 cups is about a person lighter than a 172/182 so imagine driving your car with a person in all the time, thats how much more resposnive it must be.

yep, the cup feels alot lighter then my ff 172.

 

[clio_luke]

172 cups is about a person lighter than a 172/182 so imagine driving your car with a person in all the time, thats how much more resposnive it must be.

sorry mate not wanting to start a war or anything! lol. calm down!

take it you have driven both cars then?
not a lot in it at all but i prefer driving my 182 to my brothers ph1 172.
just my opinoin, NOT a fact

 

[clio_luke]

oh and my car is around half a person lighter than a standard 182 anyway!

and i do find it fun.
its not like im saying 172 are s**t or anything. i think they are great

 

[Michael172]

either a cup or a heavily modified five gtt

 

[.GAZ.]

a ph1 172 is totally different to a 172 cup luke

 

[Gaz_]

this chap makes me laugh, he owned about 4 172/182's in the last year i'm sure!!!!!

 

[Markyx2cuk]

172 cups is about a person lighter than a 172/182 so imagine driving your car with a person in all the time, thats how much more resposnive it must be.

sorry mate not wanting to start a war or anything! lol. calm down!

take it you have driven both cars then?
not a lot in it at all but i prefer driving my 182 to my brothers ph1 172.
just my opinoin, NOT a fact

i hav driven both!! on road and on track and i would say that the cup defo handles better than a cup packed 182!! the misses has the 182 and i hav the cup. i could hav brought myself a 182 but wanted a little bit more raw fun and the cup is defo that!! if i want jus a bit of fun its the cup all day long but if u like ur creature comforts then the 182 is more u!!

 

[clio_luke]

a ph1 172 is totally different to a 172 cup luke

lol, misread the title
haha.
in that case. cup all the way, no questions asked! lol

 

[John D]

i have seen a really nice 20000 mile 172 cup with climate for 6k

Get a real one without; it'll slow you down

If its just a fun car (second car I assume) I'd get a 172 Cup simply as its cheaper*. The only reason you're considering a 182 appears to be ABS (correct?); seems a bit odd IMHO.

*Insurance might put a spanner in the works there

 

[Steve]

this chap makes me laugh, he owned about 4 172/182's in the last year i'm sure!!!!!

Just make sure he stays away from CAT C & D this time :slap:

182, winter is culling season for the Cup :butt:

Runs & hides

 

[richlawson]

this chap makes me laugh, he owned about 4 172/182's in the last year i'm sure!!!!!

Just make sure he stays away from CAT C & D this time :slap:

182, winter is culling season for the Cup :butt:

Runs & hides

thats not fair 1 cat d out of 5 clios i have owned its always the 1 you dont hpi:slap:

i love both and it must seem like i collect them but think maybe the 172 cup (this week lol)

 

[Ollie82.]

Cup without doubt....and not just because i own one...honest!

 

[DebV6]

You said you're after the fun car and you said you thought the 172 cup was the most fun so that one I suppose. (I'd still have the 182 though )

 

[*Clare*]

I have a 182, but would say if you want a fun car then it would be the 172 cup all the way....

 

[Chris n nic]

Is the other 2k going to be spent. I would probably get a few choice mods (exhaust/decat, BMC induction and remap) and probably brakes (suspension is fine if you aren't too bothered about spending loads on coilovers etc) then do a few trackdays.

Chris

 

[Ollie82.]

I've driven a 172. I've driven a 172 Cup. Iv'e driven a 182 FF and i've driven a V6.

Not wanting to get anyones back up but the 172 was...well...almost a bit dull.
The 172 Cup...which i own..still astounds me.
The 182 FF has the toys and does feel a bit quicker top end but i don't like the seats and it doesn't feel as quick off the mark.
The V6 is fun in the way it feels completely flat in corners it almost defies physics and EVERYONE stares at you!

 

[Graham Gooch]

I'm going to be stupid here but if its a fun car, that'll mean not many miles and creature comforts to a minimum.

Get the ultimate and get a Williams.

 

[Ollie82.]

I'm going to be stupid here but if its a fun car, that'll mean not many miles and creature comforts to a minimum.

Get the ultimate and get a Williams.

Agreed....but its not fun being towed everywhere.

 

[Graham Gooch]

Actually if its a fun car, get 7k worth of caterham/westfield/some other wannabe lotus 7 copy.

 

[richlawson]

I'm going to be stupid here but if its a fun car, that'll mean not many miles and creature comforts to a minimum.

Get the ultimate and get a Williams.

Agreed....but its not fun being towed everywhere.

psml

 

[Tullyvernon]

Yea get a williams

 

[ForceIndia]

i have seen a really nice 20000 mile 172 cup with climate for 6k

Get a real one without; it'll slow you down

If its just a fun car (second car I assume) I'd get a 172 Cup simply as its cheaper*. The only reason you're considering a 182 appears to be ABS (correct?); seems a bit odd IMHO.

*Insurance might put a spanner in the works there

You'll only need ABS once to appreciate it's value. I'm looking for another 172 at the mo, but I drive my gfriend and family around a lot, so lack of ABS is a no-no for me.

 

[theduck]

Actually if its a fun car, get 7k worth of caterham/westfield/some other wannabe lotus 7 copy.

couldn't agree more!