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Mark Petty

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:16

I'm thinking about getting a clio 172. Has anyone driven one or had any experience with one?

If so what are they like? Reliability? What to look for etc..

One I might be interested in AutoTrader Link (Not sure whether the link will work!) 3rd one down one with 28k miles

Thanks

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by Mark Petty]

Macca_G

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:17

http://www.carsurvey.org/model_Renault_Clio.html

Carl

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:20

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=201697

there you go, bargain!

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by CrazyCarlo]

Mark Petty

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:20

quote:
Originally posted by CrazyCarlo

there you go, bargain!

Red cross, how much?

Mark Petty

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:21

quote:
Originally posted by Macca_G
http://www.carsurvey.org/model_Renault_Clio.html

Good site that

Mark Petty

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:22

quote:
Originally posted by CrazyCarlo
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=201697

there you go, bargain!

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by CrazyCarlo]

Thanks, nice car that, I like that alot

Nismo

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:26

Good track day car, cup ones fly round combe

--DAN--

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:26

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Petty
I'm thinking about getting a clio 172. Has anyone driven one or had any experience with one?

If so what are they like? Reliability? What to look for etc..

One I might be interested in AutoTrader Link (Not sure whether the link will work!) 3rd one down one with 28k miles

Thanks

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by Mark Petty]

Bit Pricey for a Phase 1 that mate.

BYRON

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:28

i drive a cup.
Renualt are known for electrics faults and poor build quality. Im yet to break it and its a great little car.

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by BYRON]

--DAN--

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:32

quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
i drive a cup.
Renualt are known for electrics faults and poor build quality. Im yet to break it and its a great little car.

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by BYRON]

Agreed, I was always wary of Renault build quality, but owning the Cup has totally changed my mind, its a great car, gutted I've got to sell.

Mark Petty

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:33

quote:
Originally posted by corsa-dan

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Petty
I'm thinking about getting a clio 172. Has anyone driven one or had any experience with one?

If so what are they like? Reliability? What to look for etc..

One I might be interested in AutoTrader Link (Not sure whether the link will work!) 3rd one down one with 28k miles

Thanks

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by Mark Petty]

Bit Pricey for a Phase 1 that mate.

Yeah I think your right.I'm looking for a low mileage one though

Macca_G

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:34

quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
i drive a cup.
Renualt are known for electrics faults and poor build quality. Im yet to break it and its a great little car.

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by BYRON]

Thought you drove an Astra?

BYRON

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:44

quote:
Originally posted by Macca_G

quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
i drive a cup.
Renualt are known for electrics faults and poor build quality. Im yet to break it and its a great little car.

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by BYRON]

Thought you drove an Astra?

I do

The 172 is my brothers, although he has a work van and im insured on it

Half Pint

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2nd Mar 05 at 15:45

http://www.cliosport.net........

Macca_G

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2nd Mar 05 at 16:16

quote:
Originally posted by BYRON

quote:
Originally posted by Macca_G

quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
i drive a cup.
Renualt are known for electrics faults and poor build quality. Im yet to break it and its a great little car.

[Edited on 02-03-2005 by BYRON]

Thought you drove an Astra?

I do

The 172 is my brothers, although he has a work van and im insured on it

Ahhhh

How does the Astra compare to the Clio.. handling, speed etc.. just out of curiosity..

GREG 1

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2nd Mar 05 at 18:23

Ive got one... LOVE IT !

J da Silva

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2nd Mar 05 at 18:26

My mate's selling his Clio 172cup, 14k miles, 02 model, he hardly uses it, in thed ay he uses a works van, when he comes home he can't be arsed to go anywhere, and if he does it's the pub and he obviously doesn't drive it there n back.
He's the first owner of it and wants £9kono everything is standard

CORSA NUT

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2nd Mar 05 at 19:11

Well i drove my mates clio 1.4 16V in work.It a 51 reg and has decent sport suspension from Renault and every extra going.

It is a horrid car to drive! Nothing how i imagined at all.Clutch is heavy as fuk and the seating postion is just wrong..felt really akward to drive

Might be a totally diff story with a 172 but this one ain't far from it apart from the performance.Goes good for a 1.4 mind you.

Shame i wanted a nice blue 172 for ages and always thought they would be really easy/nice to drive

Mark Petty

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2nd Mar 05 at 19:37

I think i'll go for a test drive in one. I'm very interested in getting one. Insurance is only going to be about £600 aswell

BYRON

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3rd Mar 05 at 09:36

Ahhhh

How does the Astra compare to the Clio.. handling, speed etc.. just out of curiosity..

Clio is small, nimble and like to be thrown about, and is quick, wheras the astra is bigger and heavier.

The Astra takes over the clio at 70 and leaves it for dust.

Dave_Wilkes

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3rd Mar 05 at 09:58

quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Well i drove my mates clio 1.4 16V in work.It a 51 reg and has decent sport suspension from Renault and every extra going.

It is a horrid car to drive! Nothing how i imagined at all.Clutch is heavy as fuk and the seating postion is just wrong..felt really akward to drive

Might be a totally diff story with a 172 but this one ain't far from it apart from the performance.Goes good for a 1.4 mind you.

Shame i wanted a nice blue 172 for ages and always thought they would be really easy/nice to drive

The smaller clios are no comparison at all to the 172's / V6's

I have a phase 1 172, and I can safely says its the best car I ever brought. The engine has more than enough torque for just pottering around when you can't be arsed, and obviously takes off when you feel like being a bit wild

Take one for a spin, you won't be dissapointed!

Mark Petty

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3rd Mar 05 at 10:59

quote:
Originally posted by Dave_Wilkes

quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Well i drove my mates clio 1.4 16V in work.It a 51 reg and has decent sport suspension from Renault and every extra going.

It is a horrid car to drive! Nothing how i imagined at all.Clutch is heavy as fuk and the seating postion is just wrong..felt really akward to drive

Might be a totally diff story with a 172 but this one ain't far from it apart from the performance.Goes good for a 1.4 mind you.

Shame i wanted a nice blue 172 for ages and always thought they would be really easy/nice to drive

The smaller clios are no comparison at all to the 172's / V6's

I have a phase 1 172, and I can safely says its the best car I ever brought. The engine has more than enough torque for just pottering around when you can't be arsed, and obviously takes off when you feel like being a bit wild

Take one for a spin, you won't be dissapointed!

Yeah will do, I think i'm going to get a low milage phase 1 172 I've read some good reviews from people. Its just the matter of finding one now.

Insurance is really good aswell got it down to £511

Dave_Wilkes

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3rd Mar 05 at 13:24

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Petty

quote:
Originally posted by Dave_Wilkes

quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Well i drove my mates clio 1.4 16V in work.It a 51 reg and has decent sport suspension from Renault and every extra going.

It is a horrid car to drive! Nothing how i imagined at all.Clutch is heavy as fuk and the seating postion is just wrong..felt really akward to drive

Might be a totally diff story with a 172 but this one ain't far from it apart from the performance.Goes good for a 1.4 mind you.

Shame i wanted a nice blue 172 for ages and always thought they would be really easy/nice to drive

The smaller clios are no comparison at all to the 172's / V6's

I have a phase 1 172, and I can safely says its the best car I ever brought. The engine has more than enough torque for just pottering around when you can't be arsed, and obviously takes off when you feel like being a bit wild

Take one for a spin, you won't be dissapointed!

Yeah will do, I think i'm going to get a low milage phase 1 172 I've read some good reviews from people. Its just the matter of finding one now.

Insurance is really good aswell got it down to £511

You must be really really old then! They are a group 17, which is funny when young people try to insure them.

Who's it with just out of interest?

Mark Petty

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3rd Mar 05 at 14:53

I'm 23 but my girlfriend is 26, I live with her so i will put it in her name. Ive done a couple of quotes online I tried directline which was about £600.
My gf told me to try Diamond and it came out at £511.

I'm not sure how accurate the online quotes are so before I buy I will have to phone around.

My corsa at the moment costs me £280 fully comp at the moment and thats with all mods declared in a shitty 1.4 though.

Just have to wait and see

stuartmitchell

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3rd Mar 05 at 15:02

my gti pissed all over the 172 at crail last time, I think they are slow cars tbh

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