172 or 182?

Joe Hryszko · May 1, 2014

Hi Guys,

As a couple of you may know im looking to buy a Clio Sport within the next couple of months, but before I do i want to do as much background research as possible (having never owned one before)

Is there really that much difference between the 172 and the 182, other than the obvious exhaust differences?

172's seem to be incredibly cheap in comparison to 182's!

Thank you in advance!

Joe

tomhunt85 · May 1, 2014

Very little difference other than the option of cup packs on the 182. Just buy the nicest of either that you find. If you're going to modify it at all the suspension probably won't matter.

Joe Hryszko · May 1, 2014

tomhunt85 said:
Very little difference other than the option of cup packs on the 182. Just buy the nicest of either that you find. If you're going to modify it at all the suspension probably won't matter.

My hear is pretty set on a 182 but there doesn't seem to be any difference between the two, i think it appeals a little bit more..

cat171 · May 1, 2014

What is your budget?

tomhunt85 · May 1, 2014

I agree they look a touch better from the back but you can always put a recessed exhaust on the 172 for a good looking single pipe. I have one of each and after that I just wouldn't be bothered about which it was if I bought another.

It's personal preference though.

Alex5 · May 1, 2014

When I first bought one I wanted a 182 because I thought they would be better, then instantly regretted not spending half the money on a 172 which are exactly the same! In other words a 172 is the better pick for me

JAMason · May 1, 2014

As said above, just go with the nicest one your budget can afford. I ended up with an early Ph2 172 and it drives nicer than some of the 182s I had driven.

Also its worth noting there are differences to the shell... The 182 has no spare wheel well, and that means it can have the center exit twin exhaust, the 172 cant due to the big old wheel well under the boot floor! As mentioned, the 182 cup suspension is different to the 172 stuff and cant be fitted to any other model with out modifications being made due to different bolt spacing as well, so if you get a 172 or basic 182, the 172 cup dampers will fit, but not the 182 cup ones if you get me! Other than that...nothing really note worthy. 2003 onward modles of both had cruise control fitted, I regret not getting one of these!

Jack

imprezaworks · May 1, 2014

Get the nicest one for your budget, be it a 172 or 182. How much do you want to spend,

tonyd106 · May 1, 2014

I've got a 182 now but if I was buying again I would probably get a 172, purely because it's basically the same car but half the price.

Ianboom · May 1, 2014

Which models have potential issues with the e driveshaft circlip?

imprezaworks · May 1, 2014

I think more so on the 172 although I don't really read that many issues with that problem, I appreciate it does happen though. I'm strongly considering selling my current car and will be wanting to spend upto a couple of grand, which IMO is decent 172 level

Medic-one · May 1, 2014

I bought a 182 yesterday and the only reason i chose that over a 172 is that i like the look of the exhaust on the back better.

imprezaworks · May 1, 2014

That was your decider, the exhaust?

Martin_172 · May 1, 2014

I would choose a 172 based purely on the exhaust, 182 exhausts are a pain and never sit right!

t0mmy · May 1, 2014

Bought a 172 Cup.

Because it's the bestest

:clap:

JAMason · May 1, 2014

^^ because cup!

I went base model 172... Cleanest my budget could get me! I do wish I had got one with the cup style pack, that splitter and spoiler! <3

CrippsCorner · May 1, 2014

Medic-one said:
I bought a 182 yesterday and the only reason i chose that over a 172 is that i like the look of the exhaust on the back better.

Pretty much the same here tbh! Plus they're newer of course

Joe Hryszko · May 1, 2014

Some interesting feedback, thanks lads! I Currently have a mini cooper which is actually sold, someone put a deposit down on it yesterday! So my budget will be £3,500 for the clio

What do you reckon i could get with that budget, a tidy example?

Chi · May 1, 2014

Ph1 ftw that is all

Nick_Leeds · May 1, 2014

I was in your position and bought a 182. Although I didn't have a budget as good as yours. If I was doing it again I'd buy a 172, cup if you're not fussed about AC or a standard one if you are. Spend the money you save on making sure it's had it's belts, refresh the suspension/coilovers, wheels, retrim of the steering wheel, or a new sablet one etc., good tyres, track days and petrol (all of which you will probably want to do at somepoint maybe)

I also quite liked the idea of the exhaust on the 182

but in hindsight i prefer the cleaner look of the phase 2 172's. Most people (ie friends/family/work colleagues) think the twin exhaust is mega chav. I do have a yozza though so that doesn't help.

Mr Plums · May 1, 2014

Joe Hryszko said:
Some interesting feedback, thanks lads! I Currently have a mini cooper which is actually sold, someone put a deposit down on it yesterday! So my budget will be £3,500 for the clio What do you reckon i could get with that budget, a tidy example?

Thats nearly trophy money tbh.

Chi · May 1, 2014

£3500 thats 2 x 172 money

Joe Hryszko · May 1, 2014

MrTom said:
Thats nearly trophy money tbh.

Nearly, not quite

Joe Hryszko · May 1, 2014

I mean ideally, i want to be able to just buy it and be able to drive it away! I dont mind having to get the belts done because at least i know where they have been done.. Aslong as i got something off the price!

imprezaworks · May 1, 2014

3500 is near trophy money, ish. Save a bit more and try a trophy

Alex5 · May 1, 2014

A recessed 172 exhaust looks the best Imo, sporty but not OTT

Joe Hryszko · May 1, 2014

imprezaworks said:
3500 is near trophy money, ish. Save a bit more and try a trophy

Think so? I was quite liking the idea of a Liquid Yellow 182 :boring:

Joe Hryszko · May 1, 2014

Alex5 said:
A recessed 172 exhaust looks the best Imo, sporty but not OTT

Mhmm this is quite smart to be fair!

imprezaworks · May 1, 2014

Ly or rb would be a good call

Joe Hryszko · May 1, 2014

imprezaworks said:
Ly or rb would be a good call

Yeah I would love a RB, but I think i would much prefer a LY one, its just finding one.. if im correct there aren't that many in the UK?

imprezaworks · May 1, 2014

Not many left and command a premium too

Joe Hryszko · May 1, 2014

imprezaworks said:
Not many left and command a premium too

Worth the extra price though?

.J.a.m.e.s. · May 1, 2014

182 all the way, they look awsome from the back especially with a yozza exhaust

imprezaworks · May 1, 2014

Joe Hryszko said:
Worth the extra price though?

Maybe.

JAMason · May 1, 2014

Another recessed exhaust.

HDRClio6 by jackmason44, on Flickr

tomhunt85 · May 1, 2014

JAMason said:
Another recessed exhaust.

HDRClio6 by jackmason44, on Flickr

Makes me want to change the tip on mine and get a 182 surround!

sum-dj · May 1, 2014

I wanted silver sp got a 172 cos 172 silver looks better than 182 silver. In my opinion, of course.

JAMason · May 2, 2014

tomhunt85 said:
Makes me want to change the tip on mine and get a 182 surround!

I wouldn't run one without the 182 surround. The surround makes it look OEM and factory finished.

I would be happier with a smaller tip, say 3" because the 3.5" is a bit on the chav side but not enough for me to spend another £500 on another system!! Haha.

Jack

icebergclio · May 2, 2014

ive got both a 182 and a 172. zero difference imo... id go for a clean 172 and save money tbh

Mark_P · May 2, 2014

Joe Hryszko said:
Worth the extra price though?

only if you rrreeeaaaalllllyyyy like yellow. Sunflower ph1 > LY 182 though

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