Recent content by Neil G

In all honesty it has been a good car but I just feel that when things start going wrong it's the tip of the iceberg so to speak. Looked at a tidy 1.4 Golf at the weekend which I think I'm going to trade it for...massively underpowered but the quality of the interior made it a nice place to...

Well, after 3+ years reliable motoring the 172 has decided to go all French on me so it's time to move on. I think my love for the 172 faded after the tax & petrol hikes so I started driving it like a granny i.e. not using it properly then other things started to rear their ugly heads. Needed...

You can have my Mk2 172 for £3500 with 32000 on the clock...down south though.

+1 Haven't been on here for while and this old debate is still going lol

Well after the Clio being 100% reliable for the past 3 years it broke down on my drive this morning. I started it up to move it last night which may have killed the battery off but all I'm getting out of it now is lots of lights flashing on the dash and a very rapid clicking sound Any...

Was bored of the 172 a long time ago....not going to rent a van though, I think I'll just sell it instead

Not a fan either but fun to tinker with I bet

Great project, really take my hat off to you having the time & determination to finish it Interesting choice staying with the 5GTT box, isn't the 172 engine going to spin the gears out pretty easy?

I wouldn't personally buy brand new Some really good 1/2 year old 197s on the market....reckon privately there could be some real bargains around

Leave it on myself

lol @ Roy...the voice of reason! Have to agree though

+1 Not that bad really TBH a sideline compared to teh rest of the car Look for an unmodded car with service history, buyers market at the moment & plenty out there

lol Good effort:D

Those Pugs are alright, engines apparently pretty bulletproof How much was it?

Never regretted buying my 172, had it three years and it's still doing good service Tax and values major pain in the arse now though:(