Matt H
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It's been a few days since the last one 
I don't want to spend a fortune on a car, was tempted to get a 197 a few months ago but didn't because of work stuff that was going off. Things panned out pretty well as I got a promotion (  ) but I think I'd be daft to buy something new or nearly new as within a few years I'll be getting a company car. Don't want to be lumbered with finance payments!
I drove a 197 & really liked it, and from what I've read the 172/182 uses the same engine? So one of those would be a good alternative? From what I've seen if you're quick enough you can get a decent one for as little as 3-4K! That sounds really cheap
Looked on Cliosport & all people do it bitch about their own particular model & how the Cup's are such great track cars. Not right useful really. Need some advise off people who's had them in the past & know what they're like to live with
So should it be a 182 or a 172? Cup or non cup? Meh
Or something completely different? Not sure what could be had with a similar spec for that kind of money? 
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Nic Barnes
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ctr tbh
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Nic Barnes
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106gti tbh
(just getting the common replies out the way for you early on)
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Matt H
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Thanks Nic, I treasure your friendship
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IvIarkgraham
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depends what you want it for?
cups have nothing in them
others do
trophy's have some upgraded bits but not alot of mod cons
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Matt H
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Trophy's are about 7.5K, don't see the value in them ones so much
You say the Cups have nothing in them, isn't it just stuff like xenons & climate control? Quite a few cars come without that as standard anyway don't they. Are the seats the same as the 182?
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Jenko_Sport
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One of my good mates had got a 172 cup as his daily drive and loves it, he never shuts up about it and he is proberbly the biggest perfectionist i know.
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IvIarkgraham
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172 cup doesnt have a spare wheel
all 182's dont have them either
with the cup versions you lose cc, xenons and half leather but gain slightly better suspension
trophy gets cc, recaro's and awesome suspension
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Mertin
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172 cups come with the sorta seats you find in a 1.5 dci clio  No air con, no abs or traction control. Only thing they have is power steering I think!
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Jay
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Cup seats are shit Matt, dead basic. The normal 172s have the half leather.
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Matt H
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What about the normal 172's?
Durrr  You already answered that one
So the 172 is the same spec as a 182? It's just that the 182 has the twin exit exhaust & those other wheels?
[Edited on 23-06-2009 by Matt H]
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Ben G
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get a 182 with both cup packs.
that way you get a nice cruiser that you can thrash about at weekends.
rear and front spoilers
anthracite wheels and something to do with suspension?
half leather alcantara seats too
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Laney
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182 is 10bhp quicker and have the twin exhausts IIRC?
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gavin18787
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I share your pain matt I am bored of cliosport allready too
I think I am going to go for a normal 172 as from what I gather its not really any worse then the 182 and comes with all the toys. And start at around 2.5k 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Ben G
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you don't get dual exhaust tips though 
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gavin18787
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Get a spare wheel though
for the saving I can live without. The only reason for me to get a 182 would be to get a racing blue one as I really like that colour
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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gavin18787
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I am looking at this one. Up for 2449
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=934115688
Standard except speedline wheels and has all the toys like climet, xenons autowipers and lights etc
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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jr
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cup = less renault bits to fall off and go wrong and cheaper cam belt changes
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
I am looking at this one. Up for 2449
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=934115688
Standard except speedline wheels and has all the toys like climet, xenons autowipers and lights etc
thats smart, small rear spoiler though? suppose you could add one on if you wished.
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Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
cup = less renault bits to fall off and go wrong and cheaper cam belt changes
Really?
Hows that then?
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gavin18787
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Only problem with a 172 cup is there is no abs. Might just be me been a girl but I wouldnt want a quick light car without it for day to day use.
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
I am looking at this one. Up for 2449
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=934115688
Standard except speedline wheels and has all the toys like climet, xenons autowipers and lights etc
thats smart, small rear spoiler though? suppose you could add one on if you wished.
Didnt notice the spoilers been different myself but I think you are right now. bigger spoiler or not its half the price of 182's so I can spend the money on fixing it
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Matt H
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This looks tidy & is only down the road
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/RENAULT+CLIO/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-19-240-4294966873-4294967236/advert.action?R=200925336578750&distance=21&postcode=dn110xs&channel=CARS&make=RENAULT&model=CLIO&min_pr=&max_pr=5000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2001&vehicleRegLetter=51
Not sure on the colour though
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gavin18787
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thers a 1.4 in that colour down the road. nice colour imo
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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gavin18787
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just need to find out if they have had the belts changed in a recent service as its about 400 notes I belive
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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