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About To Purchase A Clio 182... Advice??



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DMC.0611

Hi guys,

New to the forum and this is my first post. Was hoping for abit of advice and guidance to how much I should be spending on a clio 182.

Anyways, I am interested in getting a run about for the weekends/ evenings (shopping, seeing family and weekends away etc) as I have a company van for work.

Firstly I'd like to say I have no clue on the difference between the 172 and 182. But I like the look of the 182. Can anyone offer me advice on what I should look out for when viewing one.

I have found a 182 local to myself.. advertised for around £1600. Does that seem in the right ball park?

Many thanks
 
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Goodj

  Listerine & Poledo
The most important point is if the cambelt change is done on time, and by a specialist who knows what they're doing. Everything else is standard car-buying common sense.
The belts are every 5 years or [mileage?] @Sunglasses_Ron

The key difference that is visible between 172 and 182 is the exhausts. 172 back boxes disintegrate quickly, but you get a spare wheel. Most people end up sapping 172 backboxes for something else anyway. The power differences are actually minimal between both cars.

If you see a 172/182 with all-cloth seats, that's a "cup", and is supposedly very very slightly better on track. The real world difference is that the interior of the car is made out of old plastic bags.

There are many other, finer points.
 
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Addicted

Cambelt is 5yrs / 72k and Aux is 3 years / 36k.

Iirc there were some manuals that said Aux was 5 years (or even 4), I'd go with 3 to be safe. If Aux isnt done it can take out the cambelt and its new engine time. :D
 
R3k1355

R3k1355

Absolute wetter.
ClioSport Club Member
£1600 is pretty good, you're looking at 500-600 quid to get the belts done (It's a specilist job)
If you can pick the car up for 1500, then get the belts done you've got yourself a bit of a bargain.

Check the rest of the car is good, not something silly like CAT C or had loads of terrible halfords mods and you're laughing.
 
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DMC.0611

Goodj said:
The most important point is if the cambelt change is done on time, and by a specialist who knows what they're doing. Everything else is standard car-buying common sense.
The belts are every 5 years or [mileage?] @Sunglasses_Ron

The key difference that is visible between 172 and 182 is the exhausts. 172 back boxes disintegrate quickly, but you get a spare wheel. Most people end up sapping 172 backboxes for something else anyway. The power differences are actually minimal between both cars.

If you see a 172/182 with all-cloth seats, that's a "cup", and is supposedly very very slightly better on track. The real world difference is that the interior of the car is made out of old plastic bags.

There are many other, finer points.
Click to expand...

I'm not looking for a track car so I'm happy with the 182. Just a run about so not interested in the cup version.

Cheers for the advice mate!
 
Willo40

Willo40

ClioSport Club Member
  M135i
Prices vary massively at the moment on 182's, I have just sold my 182FF with service history, 94,000 miles, belts done at 70k, care was in excellent condition inside and out for £1850.... as said above, if its tidy and has had the belts etc done, and you can get it for £1500 you seem to have done well.....
 
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DMC.0611

Absolutely Gutted.. That 182 sold about 2 hours ago. Was Going Up To View It Tonight :( Really Wanted It!!!

Not Willing To Stretch My Budget Too Much Guys... Just In The Process of Buying a House So Trying To Save Abit Of Money.
 
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Ex-User (19928)

  BMW M4; S1000 RR
If you're spending top dollar on one then I'd only be willing to buy it from here and a member that's too well known to sell a dud.

Otherwise just buy a cheap one and have the essential servicing done yourself. There will almost always be niggles on an old car.
 
Gus

Gus

ClioSport Moderator
  182Turbo,DCi90
dirtyboy said:
If you can stretch your budget!! (nothing to do with me btw...if it was £4k I'd be tempted, but £5k is LOT of money for a 'colour')

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-Renaultsport-182-16v-3dr-VERY-RARE-LIQUID-YELLOW-PETROL-2004-54/272016455494?_trksid=p2047675.c100037.m2107&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=33842&meid=6c976e9b43d442ecbbe0b1c01c21a384&pid=100037&rk=4&rkt=24&sd=181877882554
Click to expand...
They are cheeky b******s.... that car was on for 3995 last night.... they have marked it up a grand !
 
Nat8701

Nat8701

  RB + LY 182 FF
Referring to the LY on ebay. I did contact him within minutes of it going up, agreed the amount of 3995 then he increased it to 5k saying he misprinted the amount... More like he had a lot of interest. Anyway decided against it. The front bumper is missing its stickers on the grill. Usual signs of respray or bump. Not willing pay 4k and be unsure .
 
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Rawhide

  Clio 182
I had similar requirements to you and bought a slightly modified 182 for 2.5k

It still needed some work but selling chavy parts (imo) helps the cost.

If your willing to do some spannering yourself it's a great prospect. Parts are cheap or peanuts for second hand. :)

There is a huge difference in the drive between a well setup refreshed one and a tired one so keep that in mind.
 
Bear Head

Bear Head

  BG Clio 182
To be honest it depends if you want a nice one or not really.

I got my BG 182 for over 3k, but it does have the factory fitted recaros. Haven't had a problem with it in a year of ownership either. I've spent on it because I wanted to, that doesn't count though.

Don't budget too low, you'll get a lovely 182 for 3 grand.
 
Gus

Gus

ClioSport Moderator
  182Turbo,DCi90
£3k should see you getting into a decent one. make sure you check it out thoroughly. I have had 4 and none of those have had anything major go wrong.
 
leedsboy

leedsboy

ClioSport Club Member
  Bean 182 + E70 X5
Get yourself in the 'For Sale' section on here mate, should see you with a decent one for not much money. My best bit of advice would be that there are plenty about so don't jump into the first one you see.
 
imprezaworks

imprezaworks

ClioSport Club Member
  Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Become a member £12 and have a mooch in the sales section. Be the best £12 you will spend.

Good luck with the search.
 
Nat8701

Nat8701

  RB + LY 182 FF
You referring to the 55 plate BG ? Was tempted too tho belts are due, scrape on bumper, missing arch liners... From history of owning few Clio sports, usually a reason they not on the car. Few other niggles on it from what I recall, but gut said keep clear. Plenty of cheap ones about and plenty tidy ones too.
 
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