Vaughant, I've got to say thats a harsh assessment. Between me and my brothers we've had 4 and I used to work for Renault (and still impartial I will add), I certainly wouldn't say they're wank to use day to day. I loved the 172 that I had for just over 3 years. I appreciate everyone has their opinion and if you work in the trade you do normally come into contact with vehicles with problems, thats the nature of it. 3 series BMW's are a nice car but I can guarantee that most we dealt with had huge recon bills in some way shape or form.

I will be the first to admit they have their build faults but what doesn't have their problems these days. Cam belt has been mentioned and is a must, age affects it more than mileage. Gearboxes can crunch if it's an abused example and standard exhausts rot quickly along with the mounts. Rear shocks leak with mileage.

They're great fun for the money, go well, stop well, corner well. If you want Dan drop me a PM and I can sort you out a ride in one seen as your a fellow Mighty Whites fan. Both my brothers still have 182's.