nelly306 Posted April 21, 2004 Report Share Posted April 21, 2004 I was looking at the prices for a 172 cup the other day and realised that they are pretty reasonable for a pocket rocket. Has anyone got one? Are they (passenger ->) quick? Also was wondering what the major differences were between the standard car an the cup? Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbera Posted April 21, 2004 Report Share Posted April 21, 2004 Hi Neil, My friend has one (ran it along side his caterham!) and he absolutely loves it. Drove it a couple of times and was very impressed - very enjoyable drivers car and very quick! I had a clio 172 for 18 months a couple of years back and loved it too - great value for money (but don't expect great reliability if, like me, you put on 55K miles in 18 months and tan the hell out of it! It was a company car.... Main differences IIRC - no Air Con, or ABS on the cup and slightly revised suspension setup. My friend is probably about to sell his if you are interested ? Fastidiously looked after and low mileage as he only used it at the w/ends! Let me know if you're possibly interested and I can put you in touch. If you're looking at this sort of car, and can stretch to it, then I'd say the new 182 Clio is a cracking car for the money......EVO mag reckon it's the best hot hatch (possibly ever!) Hope this helps! JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted April 21, 2004 Report Share Posted April 21, 2004 See my thread here:- Clio 172 I loved ours, but it was not good in the summer without aircon...thats the only reason we sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly306 Posted April 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Its really tempting me now. Cheers for the link to that old post shao_khan. Noticed you've had a fair old few cars in the last few years! Maybe the standard 172 will be the best option as I need a/c but wont be able to afford a new 182 cup for a while. Looking at current prices I can get a 52 plate (10-15k miles) 172 or 172 cup for around £9k which will be do-able in a couple o months. Just got ok quote for 172 I think, Im 22y.o with 4yrs no claims and no convictions. (One year ago I had an accident and 3 points on policy, mis-spent youth!) Its £890. Wouldnt mind the civic type-r actually but still sort after and pricey. Anyone got other options that I should consider? Need at least 0-60 : 8secs and around £9k to spend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbera Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Neil, as an everyday prospect and an overall package I'd probably be inclined to go for the 2nd hand 172 myself. The extra little bits of 'luxury' are worth it IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Yeah I agree with that the base 172, while slightly more expensive than the 172cup brand new, did have all the toys and not much less performance, so if you could pick one of those up it should be pretty good choice. One thing though - if you are going to finance your £9k or a good part of it, then check with some of the Renault dealers on what they would do you a deal on for a 182, when I checked last they were offering some cracking rates of finance, one i think was almost 4%. Oh and then you could have it in Gordini Turquoise with the racing stripes. When I purchased the 172 (you can see a couple of pictures of it on my website) i also drove CTR, Mini cooper S, Leon Curpa R, Pug GTi, and for fun value I found none of them came close to the Clio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheechy Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 mmmm. I remember reading a review of the Clio 182 (I think in what car?), and while they thought it was a good car - the stripe on the demonstrator they had was already starting to come away...... Get the car but don't bother with the stripe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly306 Posted April 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Just saw 0%APR 35%Deposit over 36 Months deal on the Clio 182 on the Renault website. My car is worth almost exactly that deposit amount. Mmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 If you do go for that - remember you can order Renault sport handling pack for the 182 which has different suspension and wheels (I think it is quite cheap like £300 or something liek that) but it costs about £1800 to retro fit it. They look quite nice in the black gold also, but Gordini turquoise is smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly306 Posted April 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 I didnt see that handling pack on the renault options list. Maybe I should book a test drive like Dave (DMWRIGHT - my strange looking housemate) suggested. Mmm.. Worth a go. I can see myself coming back with one! Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 [ QUOTE ] . Maybe I should book a test drive like Dave (DMWRIGHT - my strange looking housemate) suggested. Mmm.. Neil [/ QUOTE ] Oi !!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 I am farily certain on the 182 you can specify a cup pack whichh is suspension upgrade and alloy upgrade. Go for a drive - I did and I brought one........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly306 Posted April 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Sorry dave! Thats partially the problem Chris! Shouldnt be looking till later on in the summer really! I will let you know if I have a drive though. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Do as the advert says.....Nike....Just do it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly306 Posted April 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 We'll see. Cheers for the advise mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbera Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 [ QUOTE ] I am farily certain on the 182 you can specify a cup pack whichh is suspension upgrade and alloy upgrade. Go for a drive - I did and I brought one........ [/ QUOTE ] Yup, sure you're right on this SK - but it's a no brainer - you HAVE to order it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbera Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] . Maybe I should book a test drive like Dave (DMWRIGHT - my strange looking housemate) suggested. Mmm.. Neil [/ QUOTE ] Oi !!! Dave [/ QUOTE ] I know what you mean Neil.....I've met him....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 U no guys don't hold back, say how you really feel Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbera Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 [ QUOTE ] U no guys don't hold back, say how you really feel Dave [/ QUOTE ] Just messing with ya punk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Who u callin a punk !!! "I know what you're thinking. Did he fire on 3 cylinders or 4 ? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kind of lost touch myself. But being as this is a 1.6 Polo GTI, the most powerful off the production line Polo GTI in the world, and would blow your R32 clear off the line, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?" (just messin 2 ) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbera Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Who u callin a punk !!! "I know what you're thinking. Did he fire on 3 cylinders or 4 ? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kind of lost touch myself. But being as this is a 1.6 Polo GTI, the most powerful off the production line Polo GTI in the world, and would blow your R32 clear off the line, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?" (just messin 2 ) Dave [/ QUOTE ] Looks like I'm going to have to borrow my R32 back from the mate that I sold it to, just to show you what a 'proper' sixed engine can do..... PS Oh, and Dave......I ALWAYS feel lucky mate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Funny you should call him lucky !!! I heard he isn't all that lucky in finding young women, more old Having said that wanting to come back with a really witty reply, I did a goggle search for lucky trying to find some old minger and look what turned up!!! Lucky And your R32 well, there has to be a reason why your giving it away before I get to embarrase you so I'll let you save your dignity Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbera Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Funny you should call him lucky !!! I heard he isn't all that lucky in finding young women, more old Having said that wanting to come back with a really witty reply, I did a goggle search for lucky trying to find some old minger and look what turned up!!! Lucky And your R32 well, there has to be a reason why your giving it away before I get to embarrase you so I'll let you save your dignity Dave [/ QUOTE ] 1. Nothing wrong with 'Mrs Robinson'....... 2. Girl in that pic is hot! 3. I'll race ya when I get the Coupe then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Any back on topic (wouldn't drill be proud) what did u get after your clio then JHT ? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 [ QUOTE ] 2. Girl in that pic is hot! [/ QUOTE ] Blimey, isn't she just ...erm JT get in line please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now