Likes & Dislikes.... (182 Owners)

[Justin182]

No i don't but my wife's name is don't laugh now.Justine Claire Bruce so she's JCB and there lot's of plates for sale on the DVLA website with JCB.

"Justine"... thats pretty cool. I bet reading the mail in the morning takes some focusing...lol

I get stuff all the time addressed to me as Justine so i get used to seeing it.

Think regtransfer used to have JCB 1 for £150,000. Always imagined buying it if i won the lottery. lol

 

[Ian_182]

Mines just turned 3k since the 1st of march and i have to say its been faultless.The dealership forgot to fit the 6cd multichanger but done now with a nice VDO dayton.I think at least that its now opening up a bit too with the miles,

Just try finding something else new for the money

ian

 

[SimonFr]

Had my 172 for a week now and....

Likes :
- superb handling
- throttle response
- climate control
- comfy seats
- aggressive looks

Dislikes :
- those intermittent wipers
- inability to adjust headlamps (seeing dealer Fri)
- trip computer reseting

On the whole, for a Renault , it's a fantastic car!!

Si

 

[roadrunner_182]

im on 19k miles now had it 2years nxt june -

Pro's -

*The looks you get in it
*The 5,000rpm kick
*The handling
*The gadgets
*The twin exhaust
*The xenons (however u spell it)
*The fact you can keep up / beat supposedly far superior cars

Con's

*Annoying alarm problem - 3 - 4beeps every now and then (easily resolved)
*The fact the driving position makes your right elbow rest on the door
*Cold morning starts and idle tickover
*The fact the glove compartment hasnt been flush with the dash since new (a bit picky i know!!)

Basically the 182 is the best car iv ever had - touch wood havent suffered any major Renault reliability problems! Car puts a smile on my face every day and i never get tired of driving it! Well worth getting!!

 

[AliasOmega]

im on 19k miles now had it 2years nxt june -

*The fact the glove compartment hasnt been flush with the dash since new (a bit picky i know!!)

Mine has the same, just go into the dealer when they have a 182 in the showroom, get the service manager, show him your car and the panel. He will pass some comment on how its ment to be like that, walk him to the other 182 in the showroom, and say.. 'how come mines not like that' and leave it with him..

Job Done..

Any problems, ring renault uk..

 

[RRTT]

Had my 182 since July and have done 5k miles, everyone of them with a smile on my face, and it has got better as the engine and gear box loosen up.

Pro's
Performance
I have not seen many of them about in my neck of the woods.
The looks you get
Xenons

Cons
Black Gold is a pig to keep clean but it looks great for the first few day's after it has been cleaned.
Seat height
Everyone wanting to race you can get annoying, but hey winning is a lovely habit!

 

[Grandad]

Likes: Performance, looks, compact size, agility, throttle response, zenons, Arctic Blue. No problem with high seat, I like it.

Dislikes: Auto wipers, steering wheel and gear lever to far forward, no road feel through steering. Seat too flat, not enough support under thighs.

Overall a great car, especially for the money. I love it.

 

[Grandad]

And if you have loads of rattle, I bet you have Cup suspension too.

 

[john.med]

I'm a 172 full fat MkII owner, done over 10k in mine since September (4 or 5 months) and I agree with pretty much every comment above...

Now I was getting bored of my car,.. Until I gave my fook buddy a lift into town (incidentally to meet her boyfriend) in her ROVER 114GSi.... Oh my word, a comfy ride but 8valves of nothingness, heavy steering, stupid clutch, on the way out synchro mesh (40k car), skinny keen to understeer tyres...

But after ragging it back to our building I got used to it and actually found it ok.

Anyway, I then got into my car and went for a bit of 'spirited driving'. The seats hugged me, the noise was tolerable, the firmness welcome, the body roll minimal, the grip immense and the power... THE POWER!

What are we all gonna buy next to replace our 172/182s?

(I feel a new thread coming on)

John

 

[kully]

I'm a 172 full fat MkII owner, done over 10k in mine since September (4 or 5 months) and I agree with pretty much every comment above...

Now I was getting bored of my car,.. Until I gave my fook buddy a lift into town (incidentally to meet her boyfriend) in her ROVER 114GSi.... Oh my word, a comfy ride but 8valves of nothingness, heavy steering, stupid clutch, on the way out synchro mesh (40k car), skinny keen to understeer tyres...

But after ragging it back to our building I got used to it and actually found it ok.

Anyway, I then got into my car and went for a bit of 'spirited driving'. The seats hugged me, the noise was tolerable, the firmness welcome, the body roll minimal, the grip immense and the power... THE POWER!

What are we all gonna buy next to replace our 172/182s?

(I feel a new thread coming on)

John

with a newer 1 .lol

 

[Maz]

I just hate Renault .. especially AC at Warrington ..

Luv my car to bits but they make everything soooooooo much f*cking hard work .. (rant over) sorry if off topic .. lol

Maz

 

[rory182]

Had my 04 182 since new in June 04, just done 24,100miles.

Likes: everything except my dislikes:
Dislikes: seating postion, dealers attitude, no decent sized cup holders lol, autowipers.

 

[Rich]

PMSL at cup holders!

 

[Paul J]

05 plate, had from new, now 20k.

Like:
Xenons
Cruise
Seats



Dislike:
Renault
Knocking on wheel spin
Knocking on full lock
Rear wiper going on reverse
Front wiper courtesy wipe when cleaning
Crap boot light lol
Cup holders
Need more power

 

[Chili Red]

I forgot I'd posted in this topic, I thought someone had hi-jacked my username until I realised it was old

Still the same though - love everything except minor niggles..just wish it went EVEN faster!

 

[polarbert]

Until I gave my fook buddy a lift into town (incidentally to meet her boyfriend)

does the boyfriend know?

 

[Davey182]

the only thing I really dislike, and I'm surprised many more of you haven't said this but... THE BLOODY TURNING CIRCLE!! It turns like an Oil Tanker... And I hate looking like a prat who can't park a small car...

 

[BRUCE182]

Stupid clicking noise when wipers are working,and i don't know if this is just my car but the two stage throttle,feels like it's grounded then press a bit harder then there's more,can't figure out if it's worth pressing into the second stage.

Sometimes it seems to want to unlock it's self.

 

[john.med]

yea the throttle and more importantly turning circle are sh1t!

 

[Rich]

My Peugeots with autowipers in the past have done the silly clicking noise guess I am used to it!

Thought the click at then end of full throttle was something to do with the cruise?

 

[Gweebs]

like everything
dislike renault dealers

I second that!!

 

[Gweebs]

Stupid clicking noise when wipers are working,and i don't know if this is just my car but the two stage throttle,feels like it's grounded then press a bit harder then there's more,can't figure out if it's worth pressing into the second stage.

Sometimes it seems to want to unlock it's self.

I believe the second stage is for when you want to bypass the speed limiter, quoting the book '..in case of emergencies..' Should make much difference for take off!!

 

[Rich]

Are UK cars speedlimited then?

 

[Andy]

Dislikes:

Wiper relay clicking – just bad.
Steering wheel is too big – but make it small and you can’t see the dials.
Gear throw – I’ve had to have my arms surgically lengthened.
Dash – Big, grey and just s**t really
Materials used in construction of interior – Plastic, acres and acres of plastic.
ICE – Factory stardard one is poor
Road Noise


Likes:

Just about everything else, but especially 2nd and 3rd gear.

 

[rory182]

You think the turning circles bad try a V6, Ive never struggled to park my 182 or to do a 3 point turn, dont see the turning circle as a problem at all.

 

[rory182]

Are UK cars speedlimited then?

are they fook, unless u push the speed limiter switch lol

mines seen 140 on the clock so it sure aint restricted.

 

[BRUCE182]

Sorry forgot one 1st gear i just can't seem to set off smoothly in it.

 

[kully]

cilcking noise of the indicators when flashing on turning ........ LOL

 

[jayxx83]

Xenons!!!!

 

[gazcaddy]

Dislike:

Annoying noise form the windscreen wipers or from the electrics when they are on as it sounds like it comes from the glove box area (or is that just me?)

One rattle which is coming from the glove box or passenger door

Other than that love everything about it, especially at the moment as it seems to be flying

 

[Antz182]

Likes,

Performance, handling etc -Love the merging onto the motorway ability.
Not to many about
The overall spec, climate, cruise, xenons.
Value for money
Its looks, very subtle, so you can catch you merc drivers off guard at the lights.

Dislikes,

Anto wipers, never wipe at the right speed.
Can't flash on auto lights
turning circle- just something that takes a little getting use to.
Steering wheel a little on the big side
The rattles - solution found - increase radio volume.
Wind noise on the mirrors.
Black is a bugger to keep clean. but when clean looks amazing!!

Overall i love it and i have never regreted my puchase.

Ant

 

[AliasOmega]

I dont like 2nd gear...

tho 3rd and 4th are ok. nice pull on them.

 

[FishThrower]

I believe the second stage is for when you want to bypass the speed limiter, quoting the book '..in case of emergencies..' Should make much difference for take off!!

huh?

just intrested, how you mean?

 

[Davey182]

You think the turning circles bad try a V6, Ive never struggled to park my 182 or to do a 3 point turn, dont see the turning circle as a problem at all.

lol... I've heard the V6's can be tricky to park... I use to have a micra, could fit it into the smallest of spaces, find that the clio is nowhere near as easy to park. Had to get someone at the gym once to move their car as I just couldn't get the 182 out of the space... lol

Even my mate who has a 1.2 says her turning circle is rubbish.

 

[Davey182]

I dont like 2nd gear...

tho 3rd and 4th are ok. nice pull on them.

what's wrong with 2nd gear? It bloody rocks...

 

[Leeshez]

Dislikes

Dealers taking 4 attempts to fix it.
The engine clunking
The suspension cluncking
The rattles
The bumpy ride on the roads.
The raining in.
Likes
It is quick and fun.

 

[Velocity182]

only thing i dislike about my clio is erm i have to wash it every 3 days

and i find the driving postion fine i have no real problems with my 182 at all love it and the only thing that annoys me is i dont get to drive it as often as i would like :dapprove:

 

[henbroon]

I like the rattles and the lack of fuel consumption. It means I'm driving a decent car.
I dont like the local council for putting loads of anti slide stuff on the roads cos it's winter. My screenwash is leaking out when I fill it, so cant wash the window, and cant see. But then if I didn't tailgate screaming "Out of the way!!!!It's a 70 zone. Means you can go 99!!!! it's probably not be so bad.

 

[howie p]

Mmmmm lemme see now?

Likes..

its comfortable ( enough for me to sleep in - which I have done already! lol )
Xenon blue lights .... better than those cheap chavvy blue bulb copies ANYDAY!! pmsl
cruise control
its mean stance
the standard CD player will play copies ( heeehee )
adjustable height seat and steering wheel
the auto-climate control heating system
coz its fast lol
the colour - Racing blue ;oP
the price I paid for it new!
you can turn the auto-light feature off - can be a pain but its good ;o)
the shape of it

Dislikes....
Dodgy Dealers (yep some people know my views on that)
auto wiper setting ... now that wont turn off
the steering wheel is offset and it hasnt been curbed
wind noise... it isnt the quietest of cars for outside noise
theres no rear toe eye
the rear wiper doesnt always clear the wipe coz of the curve at the top of the back window

Other than that ... I'm happy with it 100%

isnt there one under the bumper!! can sometimes see it if following another clio...

 

[john.med]

Feckin electrics: SERV and AIRBAG lights.... If I meet the guy who designed the airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners system I'd need locking up afterwards.

Love the climate control, the speed of the thing and the grip though.