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Hi from Pickering



  Clio 172
Hi guys,

Just thought I'd put a quick post up introducing myself.

I'm a massive petrol head but my list of ex cars is pretty bland, mainly pick up trucks and small hatchbacks.. My current daily driver is an Izuzu Dmax but I have always wanted a 172 as a weekend car.

If you guys have any tips on what I should be looking out for and what I should do when I finally buy one that would be great

Thanks

Toble
 
  Clio 172
Welcome!

Have you any preference of 172? Phase 1 or Phase 2? Would you prefer the lighter Cup or do you fancy more choice of colours and few more accessories?
Phase 2 preferably and definitely a cup!

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Clio_fool

ClioSport Club Member
Yeah deffo! I'm looking to get one sooner rather than later, do you recommend me looking at buying one off the forum marketplace??

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Yes definatly have a look on the marketplace and see if the seller has a build thread which will hopefully be full of details about the car. Also any cars you do see post the reg or advert up on here as there's always a chance its known or been owned by someone here too.
The most important question you should ask about any car is when the cam belt was last changed. Its a big job that should include water pump, aux belt and dephaser pulley with the cam belt and is a job for a cliosport specialist ideally. It's not a cheap job, £600+ depending on garage and the cam belt is due every 72k OR 5 years. If it's not been done on time be sure to negotiate appropriately.
 
  Clio 172
Yes definatly have a look on the marketplace and see if the seller has a build thread which will hopefully be full of details about the car. Also any cars you do see post the reg or advert up on here as there's always a chance its known or been owned by someone here too.
The most important question you should ask about any car is when the cam belt was last changed. Its a big job that should include water pump, aux belt and dephaser pulley with the cam belt and is a job for a cliosport specialist ideally. It's not a cheap job, £600+ depending on garage and the cam belt is due every 72k OR 5 years. If it's not been done on time be sure to negotiate appropriately.
Ok brill, I've found a 172 but not a cup version on eBay for 1350 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/264246314024)

Is that a good price for the mileage, I asked them about cam belt and apparently it was done at 65k

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Clio_fool

ClioSport Club Member
According to the mot history that would have been around 2016 so a couple of years left on the belts. Price doesn't seem too bad for the mileage. Don't be too distracted by low mileage though, condition and history are more important than low miles. If it's local take it for a spin. I take it you know the difference between a regulator 172 and a cup?
 
  Clio 172
According to the mot history that would have been around 2016 so a couple of years left on the belts. Price doesn't seem too bad for the mileage. Don't be too distracted by low mileage though, condition and history are more important than low miles. If it's local take it for a spin. I take it you know the difference between a regulator 172 and a cup?
Think that one is about 2 hours away, seems like most clios are down south!

Difference bet2een regular and cup is cup has uprated suspension and a splitter?

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  Clio 172
Yep, lots of creature comforts removed. If your going to daily it it's something to consider.
No it'll just be a weekend car with maybe a couple track days. I live up in the north Yorkshire moors and so many decent A and B roads round here

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  Clio 172 Cup/F80 M3
Ah nice one mate! Would be nice to pick the brains of other local owners at some point!

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Yes mate just ping us a message if you need anything. May have a 172 cup track car up for sale soon!
 
  Clio 172 Cup
Welcome mate I have just done a load of work to my 172 Cup I bought it November last year and have done loads of work getting it to a good standard feel free to drop me a message and I will happily give you some pointers . Good luck ?
 


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