Willox
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
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Well,the time came for me to move on after my latest corsa started costing me alot of money and it was only just to keep it on the road so thought it was time for me to cut my losses and buy a new car! After a few weeks of searching I have finally ended up with a 2002 '02' Renault Clio ph2 172 Here's a couple of pics,Comments welcome!

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14LS
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Registered: 10th Apr 09
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Lovely looking Clio mate, looks great in Black.
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wakey1512
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Registered: 8th Apr 09
Location: Grimsby
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Dont know much about renaults but thats very tidy Love the lights
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J.p
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Registered: 21st Nov 05
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love them lowered on they wheels!
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FruitBooTeR
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Registered: 18th Jan 07
Location: Wolverhampton Drives: S15
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Nice one mate looks sweet 
Did you sell the corsa in the end?
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
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Welcome to the world of french cars mate
I really liked the 182 but i always had the feeling somthing was going go wrong/happen/fall off at any moment
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Willox
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
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Cheers guys,I'm lovin it so far 
Jay- Nah mate,still got the corsa just now,getting little niggly bits sorted on the bodywork before it goes up for sale
Corsa Nut- Yeh they have their rattles and their own problems just like any other car I guess but for the money I got it for it's some car!
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RioVerde
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Registered: 23rd Apr 06
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oh god pile of shit,get a vaux
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dangermouse2503
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Registered: 12th Mar 09
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Clio is a schweet motor pal!
Just watch out for lift off oversteer, dosent take much to get the tail wagging on one of these
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Willox
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quote: Originally posted by RioVerde
oh god pile of shit,get a vaux
Had 3 and i wouldn't go back....each to their own though pal
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Willox
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Yeh they like to go light at the back end! There's fook all weight back there!
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Ben G
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i love these, they look just like the 182's but for about half the price and not much slower probably?
looks great in black
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Willox
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You're correct mate,mine was a bargain price 0-60mph time is 7secs for the 172 and I think 6.9secs for the 182's. Both the same top end aswell on the books at 138mph
Yeah when cleaned frequently they really come up good!
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wakey1512
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Registered: 8th Apr 09
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quote: Originally posted by RioVerde
oh god pile of shit,get a vaux
Have some respect.. hes owned vauxhalls and you can even tell that without looking since hes a well established member on a corsa forum..
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Willox
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Haha cheers wakey. Seems some people just enjoy showing themselves up
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fazza
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how much u after for the red one
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Butler
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I reckon the 172 will be a quicker car on track, the 182 supposedly have more top end torque but the 172s 4-2-1 gives them more lower down power. I dont fancy a full fat, they are a bit heavy.
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Willox
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Not sure,it's gettin a new bonnet fitted just now and a couple other bits and pieces. Will probs go up for £1400 ono
Butler- Think it's the other way round as the 172's only come with a 4 into 1 manifold,the 182's have the 4-2-1 manifolds as standard which makes them alot less restrictive. the full fat ones are much better for me as track days don't interest me,would rather have comfort for the sake of the 0.1 second's difference 0-60mph that seperates them from a lightweight cup. The options there for you to buy appropriately though I suppose
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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quote: Originally posted by Butler
I reckon the 172 will be a quicker car on track, the 182 supposedly have more top end torque but the 172s 4-2-1 gives them more lower down power. I dont fancy a full fat, they are a bit heavy.
No difference mate at all mate the 182's are just newer thats the only advantage to buying a 182. In real life situations you'd be pushed to notice the difference tbh
Willo nice buy
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Baskey
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Registered: 31st May 06
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Fad knows the shit, iv driven loads of cups, 182s etc and theres nothing in it.u cant say ones quicker than another due to the engines all making different power. Tyre choice makes the most difference.
If your after a track car go for a cheap ph1. Not worth payin double for a ph2 cup
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Baskey
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Registered: 31st May 06
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And yea nice motor mate, can i ask how much you paid?
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Willox
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
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Baskey and Fad,both spot on. And correct,ph1 172's can be had for very little money just now for the car you re getting
Cheers Baskey. Yeah got it for £3200. 2002 '02' with 48k miles
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