172 vs 200

[legend@wheels]

Hi all,
What would you pick and why?
172 mk2 ph2(with the esp+ facelift) or rs200(regular no cup)

I think there is alot more 172's than 200's why is that?( over the world)

 

[Dannyeff]

Hi all,
What would you pick and why?
172 mk2 ph2(with the esp+ facelift) or rs200(regular no cup)

I think there is alot more 172's than 200's why is that?( over the world)

lighter cheaper and fun to drive better fuel economy.

I would have a 172 .. i got a trophy instead of the 197

 

[imprezaworks]

182

 

[dangerous dave]

option 1 - a very nice car, handles well etc..

Option 2 - as above and you keep £4000+ in your bank..

Hmmmmmm

 

[RS Charlie]

I am biased but I say go with a 172 especially after a play with a 197 yesterday . Considering what people value them at here you get a 172 with all of the work done for a great amount of cash.

 

[Advikaz]

Depends what you want from it. If it's a daily I'd take the 200.

If it's for track only 1*2 IMO.

 

[RS Charlie]

I'll have to drive a 200 one of the days. Are they that much more pleasant for a daily? The dash is alot nicer I admit inside a 200.

 

[Advikaz]

I'll have to drive a 200 one of the days. Are they that much more pleasant for a daily? The dash is alot nicer I admit inside a 200.

I'd say so. Owned a 200 for some time and brother in law had a 172 cup which I drove a fair bit.

 

[con1981]

Never owned a 200 but do a 172. I used to think the 172 was noisy on long journeys however having driven a brand new astra gtc for a four hundred miles trip I take it back.
172 is fast handles well good on fuel and embarrasses allot of more expensive cars. The downside is you get no respect for driving a girly car as I keep getting told

 

[imprezaworks]

Its only people who are not into cars that think they are girly.

 

[jamesycc]

172. Cheaper, more fun to the £ spent, mods are easier and usually more affordable. Embarrass a lot of more expensive cars. Always puts a smile on your face and pretty decent mpg.

 

[smac4494]

If it's a 172 phase 2, you might as well go one up to a 182. But the phase 1 172s still look good. What I'm trying to say is the phase 2 standard lights are boring. Xenons or angel eyes are better.plus the 182 is just as light and with a bit more power.

If only go for a 200 if I got a good warranty and service deal. Nothing wrong with 200s but I'd rather have a proper old style hot hatch

 

[Daniel]

I'm a true 172 lover. I genuinely think they are the best car for under £2,000. For any use!

However, a 200 is nicer to drive every day. Not to mention that the 172 looks proper old now.

 

[Martin_172]

For me after owning a 200 and various 172, 182s if you can afford the 200 then its a no brainer, its vetter in every way other than fuel consumption and of course straight line speed is debatable.

The 172 is a cracking car for the money and as daniel said i cannot think of anything else i would rather drive sub 2k!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Depends what it's for ?!

Daily 50 mile commute and fun at the weekend, or purely to smash lap records at the 'Ring ?

If you want/need ESP in a 160hp fwd hatchback, you're doing something wrong ! Ph1 172 FTW

 

[hsustyle]

Clio 200 all day long. Up until yesterday I had both, a standard Cup Packed 200 and a fairly modified 172 Cup. The Cup Is more frantic and involving and considerably quicker in a straight line but comfort and effortless handling and insane grip make me jump in the 200 most days.
Cup has now gone for a 16v 106 Rallye. Money vs fun and speed they top a 172 (runs for cover)

 

[Mr Plums]

Theres just something about the 1*2's that make me love them!

The 200 is a better looking car, but the little old rattlebox just sits there like, "come on then fatty, ill race ya"!

 

[-speedfreak-]

Love my 200 as a daily but I have to admit, I miss my 182

 

[legend@wheels]

Is the 172 and 182 really different?
In any....

 

[Daz.]

Dropping back into a mk2 the other day made me realise how old and small they feel.

Megane!

 

[Munson]

Depends what it's for ?!

Agreed. If it's for financial considerations, or nostalgia points, then get the 172. If it's for anything else, get the 200.

VASTLY superior.

 

[legend@wheels]

Well if to be honest the 172 and200 will cost the same lol,172 is nomore reliable(plus expensive parts) the200 has price dropping from new.. So its kinda same at this point anyway

 

[imprezaworks]

The 172 and 200 don't cost the same, certainly not to buy

 

[legend@wheels]

I said... Not the buy cost .the runing cost.
Plus for me im getting tge car as a secondary car and if u ask depends what for so for me i want to more fun car ( in the other specs i guess theyy pretty same)

 

[imprezaworks]

If you want it as a second car then a 172, in my opinion. The 200 I would class as a more every day car so to speak.