mk4_astra
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Registered: 15th Oct 03
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out of the 2 the 172 easily, better seats, faster, better handling, better looks, much more fun to drive, basically its the better car.
the 206 gti is the only pug gti i felt didnt deserve the badge, everything about just seemed abit of a let down to me and my mind was made up when it couldnt pull away from my old astra 1.8 sri
i klnow you said no other car suggestions but have you considered a 306 gti-6 or rallye? both within your budget and both better than the 206
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SetH
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Registered: 15th Jul 01
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always fancied a hot 306, used to love the S16`s but dont like the styling of the 306 anymore even the phase 3 models looks to dated.
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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My mate had a 172 and it was surprisingly quick. They just keep pulling and pulling. I was really impressed with it. Never been in the GTi so can't make an unbiased comment really. But as you've said, everything looks to be in the clio's favour with performance, handling etc. Go for the clio 
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WATSON
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Registered: 16th Jun 05
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Dont like the look of the 206GTI would have to be the clio for me 306-s16s are good, quick aswell and handle ace Mate had one with 18s buckets ect was quick and handled very well with the 18s
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Cupra Steve
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gotta be a 172. i would of loved a 182 but just way out of my price range, between the 206 and 172 there isn't much comparison, the 172 wins hands down, performance, handling, no difference in space, and there probably isn't much in it in terms of running costs.
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Cybermonkey
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Registered: 22nd Sep 02
Location: Sydney, Australia
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172 without a doubt. 206 is slower than my sri 
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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Common fault on the 172 is the exhaust cracking away at the centre section. Renault want over £600 for a replacement. After market is half the price. My mate got one thats designed to sit behind the bumper so still looks standard. The trim can crack/break too!! On his the gear lever surround broke! Seats in the Cup like my mates don't have the half alcantara seats like the regular car. No ABS or xenons either.
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BYRON
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172 everytime. Heres my brothers Cup.
Has new wheels now (not shown)
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Wonderboy
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Registered: 30th Dec 06
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
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That looks really nice!  The Clio 172 seems to have more votes than the 206 GTI.
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Will you get a decent 172 for £4k?? Theres none outwith 150miles from me on the good side of 6 grand!! 
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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In saying that this one looks pretty good for the money - http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.asp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=none&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=RENAULT&min_pr=75&source=0&model=CLIO&max_pr=&agerange=&mileage=&miles=200&trim=172&keywords=&postcode=fk3+9dh&ukcarsearch_full.x=37&ukcarsearch_full.y=9&start=6&distance=172&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200652264199449
Wee bit over budget
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Cupra Steve
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were you looking at the older 172 or the newer shape?? I've heard the driving position of the older one is awful.
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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The newer one your'e still sat on top of the wheel!
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