172 clio's
08-10-2008, 12:20 AM
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172 clio's
any opinions on these please?
started looking thru the trader at 1.4 16v clios around the 03 plate range for the misses, but started noticing that theres a fair few 2000/2001 clio 172's now for reasonable money.
my only ever experience with a renault was about 13/14 years ago and it left a bad taste in my mouth, but have they moved on in the form of reliability?
could they still be a nice small sporty hatch to be driving about in without the worry of it being less reliable than the cossie!?!?
any input greatfully appreciated (any yes its possible that i may not buy one - but its nice to have thoughts in the head and weigh up posibilities!)
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started looking thru the trader at 1.4 16v clios around the 03 plate range for the misses, but started noticing that theres a fair few 2000/2001 clio 172's now for reasonable money.
my only ever experience with a renault was about 13/14 years ago and it left a bad taste in my mouth, but have they moved on in the form of reliability?
could they still be a nice small sporty hatch to be driving about in without the worry of it being less reliable than the cossie!?!?
any input greatfully appreciated (any yes its possible that i may not buy one - but its nice to have thoughts in the head and weigh up posibilities!)
Ta
08-10-2008, 12:34 AM
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Kelv - i think they are cracking little motors, especially for track use hence why I bought mine!!
There are the usual rogue cars out there just like any manufacturers vehicles but on the whole they tend to be reliable - only basic things go wrong - coilpacks, temp sensors, TDC sensor etc - make sure its had the cambelt & aux belt done as well mate - even though Renault recommend them being done around the 76k mark ALOT snap at 36k+
There are the usual rogue cars out there just like any manufacturers vehicles but on the whole they tend to be reliable - only basic things go wrong - coilpacks, temp sensors, TDC sensor etc - make sure its had the cambelt & aux belt done as well mate - even though Renault recommend them being done around the 76k mark ALOT snap at 36k+
08-10-2008, 06:36 AM
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i bought one a few weeks ago. on a run at around 70-75 it does 40+ mpg, which i find amazing, though with me crusing at 95 and give it a littel it's now down to 33ish..lol
firm ride, more toys on the ph2's
mine has a cable throttle and they prone to eating cables and TB's
i've replaced the cable, and TB should be here this weekm apart from that, nice sturdy car (for a reno )
firm ride, more toys on the ph2's
mine has a cable throttle and they prone to eating cables and TB's
i've replaced the cable, and TB should be here this weekm apart from that, nice sturdy car (for a reno )
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08-10-2008, 07:54 AM
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As it happens i bought one last week, great little cars imo loads of extras on the full fat models.. Ive got mine going in for the dreaded cambelt change on friday & a service as said belts need to be done every 5 years or 72k, also check if you get one with climate that its functioning properly apparently its a common fault ... Mines stuck blowing cold air at the min so not so great in the mornings ... Depending on what your use to i wouldnt say they were particulaly fast but they do go ok.& the handling is spot on no roll etc just watch out for abit of lift off over steer when pushing them hard.... Just waiting for some decent weather so i can give mine a clay & polish to get it looking its best
... Depending on what your use to i wouldnt say they were particulaly fast but they do go ok.& the handling is spot on no roll etc just watch out for abit of lift off over steer when pushing them hard.... Just waiting for some decent weather so i can give mine a clay & polish to get it looking its best
08-10-2008, 08:46 AM
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i agree they not that fast,
i had a play with one 2 weeks ago, while i was in my 205 and i past him, assuming he was going for it, but as he undertook, i guess he was ...pmsl
i had a play with one 2 weeks ago, while i was in my 205 and i past him, assuming he was going for it, but as he undertook, i guess he was ...pmsl
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yeah, we had a good play, and it supprised me,
i'd like to have another play, with no passengers in either car and see how it i still think it will be bloody close, as you can really pedal the car
i'd like to have another play, with no passengers in either car and see how it
i still think it will be bloody close, as you can really pedal the car
08-10-2008, 12:23 PM
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LOL.
just curius then, adding up bits in my head - but what size tyres do they use?
going to look at a silver one in a short while - W plate, 68k and fsh etc.
just curius then, adding up bits in my head - but what size tyres do they use?
going to look at a silver one in a short while - W plate, 68k and fsh etc.
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08-10-2008, 12:38 PM
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not stupid mate, left fords now, had enough, as i'll never replace the 3dr.
im a VW man now, and its got a VAG engine engine, not started it properly yet though, as i'm in the process of buying a house so dont want to start anything major unti everything goes threw.
im a VW man now, and its got a VAG engine engine, not started it properly yet though, as i'm in the process of buying a house so dont want to start anything major unti everything goes threw.
08-10-2008, 12:44 PM
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hi mate i just sold mine went well but make sure its had a cambelt done with bill
to prove as can cost upto Ł900. also cheak the bottom pulley as they get worn
and sound like the engines going to let go keeps with with scoobies if not eats them
to prove as can cost upto Ł900. also cheak the bottom pulley as they get worn
and sound like the engines going to let go keeps with with scoobies if not eats them
08-10-2008, 01:40 PM
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im supprised Shings hasnt been on yet as he bought one at a bargain of a price yesterday, he had a 182 some time last year too, so he must think they are pretty good, although i did manage to break the passenger seat the first time i went out in it
08-10-2008, 05:47 PM
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08-10-2008, 08:20 PM
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French cars
Any french car is nothing but junk, I would never buy one again, had a clio 182 sport & nothing but electrical problems from day one, I just had to get rid of it & buy a FORD...........................
08-10-2008, 08:33 PM
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ive had 4 or 5 that ive bought or sold. They all have exhaust problems but they are nippy cars. Wouldnt say fast though.
Good handling other than the front slides if youre giving it too much but so do most front wheel drive cars.
Bit plasticy but if you was gonna buy a clio anyway then you know all about that.
They are good for the money though.
Good handling other than the front slides if youre giving it too much but so do most front wheel drive cars.
Bit plasticy but if you was gonna buy a clio anyway then you know all about that.
They are good for the money though.
08-10-2008, 08:49 PM
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Mate has had his 1.5(?) diesel extreme from new (o4 plate), been perfect. Yes a bit plastic inside, but been fine as a daily driver, although he is selling to buy a banger (wedding funds, doh!!).
Think there is one in the sale section 3500k in black, looks nice.
172 are cheap as chips and look nice IMO so a good option for the money.
Think there is one in the sale section 3500k in black, looks nice.
172 are cheap as chips and look nice IMO so a good option for the money.