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Clio 182

  • 13-10-2016 11:21pm
    #1
    coolbeans
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    I'm thinking of getting an early-mid noughties Clio 182 in the UK. Any thoughts or advice? I had a little Clio van when I worked in France and really liked it. Tough little machine with bags of character is what I'm looking for. I like small cars but like dependability too. I hear they're pretty reliable and it'd maintained well but anything I should know about?


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  • #2
    kona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    coolbeans wrote: »
    I'm thinking of getting an early-mid noughties Clio 182 in the UK. Any thoughts or advice? I had a little Clio van when I worked in France and really liked it. Tough little machine with bags of character is what I'm looking for. I like small cars but like dependability too. I hear they're pretty reliable and it'd maintained well but anything I should know about?

    Belts have to be done on time and with the correct tools. Make sure this has been done it's a expensive job.
    Driveshafts are weak and expensive to replace.
    Exhausts rust through
    Exhaust hangars are crap.
    Make sure they have the modified top mounts otherwise you get a crack in the steering when turning at low speed.

    If your getting one try get a full fat or a trophy. The cup versions are a poor spec for road use.


  • #3
    Nuw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭Nuw


    I'd go with a suzuki swift sport myself in that category, lovely little thing to trash around. Might not be found in the same price bracket though... anyway just a thought.


  • #4
    kona
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    Nuw wrote: »
    I'd go with a suzuki swift sport myself in that category, lovely little thing to trash around. Might not be found in the same price bracket though... anyway just a thought.

    Wouldn't be anywhere near as good as a 172/182


  • #5
    coolbeans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,129 ✭✭✭coolbeans


    Nuw wrote: »
    I'd go with a suzuki swift sport myself in that category, lovely little thing to trash around. Might not be found in the same price bracket though... anyway just a thought.

    Wouldn't have half the power though no?


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