mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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My mate just bought one on Friday so he let me have a go in it last night. Really liked it! I was properly impressed with how it handled! Also was faster than I expected. Driven a 106 GTi in the past but this felt much quicker and sounded nicer aswell. Looked the part in Racing Blue.
Being the Cup though it had a bit of a naff interior and couldn't find a nice driving position but thats prob cos I wasn't used to the car. I do like it alot though. Definately changed my opinion on sporty Clio's as I expected it to be rattly and uncomfortable 
Another Clio related thing I spotted that White 172 in York Park & Ride last week but it still doesn't look right to me even in the metal!
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
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That white one was at trax yesterday
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Jambo
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i like them, but i couldnt live wit hthe cup, they were the worst seats i have ever sat in ever.
normal 182 for me in that sunburnt orange colour yum
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mwg
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Yeah seats were no better than a lesser model. Big let down! Just had a look at the Trophy ones and the seats are much better in those. Proper recaro affairs
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Jambo
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oh i forgot about the trophy they are neat little things. Rare too
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corsa_rob
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Registered: 22nd Jan 06
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im considering it as my next car, other options are an astra gsi turbo, an mgtf (lol so hairdresser) 160bhp model, or get me a Xe for me sport
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mwg
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
oh i forgot about the trophy they are neat little things. Rare too
Yeah real nice. Would love one myself now, but I dont think its what I'm looking for if I'm being realistic. Dont think it'd be economical enough and dont know what it'd be like cruising on a dual carriageway to work and back everday  Boring stuff like that I'm interested in
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EarlofBarnet
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I was looking at prices on 172s, 182s etc the other day. Seems they're becoming more affordable now.
172 on around a 99/00 plate, loads around £3k. Not a bad car for the money. 182s are still holding their money though.
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andys sxi
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Chester Drives:Scirocco tdi bluemotion
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my brother is lookin 4 a 172 clio atm
April 08 feature car
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Marshall
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Registered: 10th Nov 05
Location: Boston, Lincs Drives: 1.4 Sport & 2.2 astra
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love driving these on road tests at work. amount of grip is amazing. gives u loads of confidence.
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mwg
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It felt crap getting back in the Corsa afterwards. Bumps and crashes all over the place 
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Chris F
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quote:
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love driving these on road tests at work. amount of grip is amazing. gives u loads of confidence.
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Toby
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
i like them, but i couldnt live wit hthe cup, they were the worst seats i have ever sat in ever.
normal 182 for me in that sunburnt orange colour yum
needs the 800 quid option recaros for a bit of comfort
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mwg
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This is that white one I saw. Crap pic off camera phone
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corsasriboy
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my dads mate works for renault, which means i get a little ride every now and again.bin in a 172, 182 trophy and the new 197.the 197 was fast (obviously) but the 182 was by FAR the best and most fun car.so quick and responsive.
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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yer i saw the white one at trax also phil
Looked ace
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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Butler
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Registered: 2nd Jun 05
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Matty thats for sale I think, or at least was.
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N3CRO
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Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
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My sister has just brought a Clio 172 Cup and we think its great.
Already has an induction kit in that growls and its nice and fast, comfy and a smooth ride.
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