182 cup

andythelandy · 7 Feb 2016 at 10:27

maj said:
Can anyone explain the different models to me please? Looking on autotrader there seems to be VVT, and RS/Cup.

The VVT is not a Renaultsport it's just the normal Clio with a 140bhp Nissan 2.0l in.

craig_t · 7 Feb 2016 at 11:47

Make sure the dephaser has been done, by a specialist not a back street garage. The timing can get messed up and it looses power and value if you come to sell it on. Don't just go by the miles covered, they're supposed to be done every 5 year too and it's a £500+ job to get done so devalues the car a lot if it's not been done, usually more than the £500 it needs to be done.

Great cars though, handle well too

maj · 7 Feb 2016 at 19:08

Thanks Si. Yeah I meant the 197 ones. All the 2.0 litre ones for sale are all listed as that. Not seen any 172's.

andythelandy said:
The VVT is not a Renaultsport it's just the normal Clio with a 140bhp Nissan 2.0l in.

This is where I'm getting confused. The one I linked to earlier in thread is listed as a VVT Renault Sport Cup running 197bhp but doesn't have Recaro's, sports exhaust or sports steering wheel that others have. Could be dealer hasn't got a clue what spec it is.

I just want to make sure I'm getting a proper Clio sport and not one made to look like one if I bought one.

Pho · 7 Feb 2016 at 21:53

craig_t said:
Make sure the dephaser has been done, by a specialist not a back street garage. The timing can get messed up and it looses power and value if you come to sell it on. Don't just go by the miles covered, they're supposed to be done every 5 year too and it's a £500+ job to get done so devalues the car a lot if it's not been done, usually more than the £500 it needs to be done.

Great cars though, handle well too

I joined the 182 club a few months ago buying a 182 Trophy with ~55k on it off a friend.

I paid £778.80 for a cam belt kit, aux. belt, water pump, dephaser and a replacement alternator to be done. So if you need the dephaser doing you might as well get the cam belt done at the same given the negligible difference. It was done by a mechanic who sets up race engines for Clio Cup cars.. pretty confident he knows his stuff

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David _b · 18 Nov 2016 at 15:44

Just to wake up this thread. What sort of mpg do people get for general commuting and nipping about ? Realistically
I forgot all about the idea but it's been rekindled recently.

melchy · 18 Nov 2016 at 16:02

My 182 reports 33.6 mpg as a long term average. Don't know how accurate that is but it never really seems to change. I suspect on long motorway runs you'd get significantly more than that.

Amos91 · 18 Nov 2016 at 16:06

David _b said:
Just to wake up this thread. What sort of mpg do people get for general commuting and nipping about ? Realistically
I forgot all about the idea but it's been rekindled recently.

On a run - 37-40 mpg avg
Commuting - A roads, town centres etc - 30mpg avg

David _b · 18 Nov 2016 at 16:27

Great lads that's good thanks.

Darryl_1983 · 18 Nov 2016 at 17:03

I get 270 to 320 miles from a full tank to the light coming on (normally closer to 270-280 to be honest), depending on how i drive and whether I need to do a longer distance run. Currently it cost approx £50 to fill from the light coming on using tesco 99. Which is approximately 30-32 mpg.

My old 182 which was just remapped, with stainless cat back and panel filter seemed to be a little better, but not massively. I did once manage 400 miles to a tank though.

If you want a clio, there are always plenty of good ones knocking about on the cliosport forum and facebook page to choose from. Prices seem to vary quite a bit though.

Stormster · 18 Nov 2016 at 18:55

I posted earlier I had a Fiesta ST again at the start of the year (having had one before).

I soon sold it and after another car or two this year I am in an EP3 Type R now.

It has everything the Fiesta was missing in terms of just enough ride comfort and refinement. Look for a standard one

I've just had mine lowered so kind of ruined it but they're not flakey and unreliable like the Frenchies. I'd have a Fiesta over a Clio just for less head aches really.

melchy · 18 Nov 2016 at 21:21

I've had my 182 for 9 years and its not been all that flaky or unreliable. What it has been is a huge amount of fun, hence why I still have it

kefkef · 18 Nov 2016 at 21:29

I sold my 172 Cup to some idiot on here, what a mug he was (Gilly, I'm pointing at you!), one careful owner!......

I still miss it. Wish I'd never sold it. Gilly conned me out of it! The first pair of front tyres lasted 3000 miles....

wesimmo · 18 Nov 2016 at 23:44

I really like my 200 FF.

I've got coil overs on my other car so the ride isn't harsh to me, the handling and Brembos make it incredibly chuckable and the Recaros are great seats.

On the other hand it's got enough toys to make it a decentish all rounder, 180 miles to my folks in 6th with cruise control and a half decent stereo isn't too bad a trip.

Maccy · 19 Nov 2016 at 11:23

I managed 46mpg last week sitting at 65 on the M4!

adam cool dude · 19 Nov 2016 at 14:07

If I was going for something in this price range I would be looking at EP3 Type-r's and Celica/Corolla T sports.

MrKnifey · 19 Nov 2016 at 22:10

I got a 172 cup and it's one of the best hot hatches I've ever owned. Find a good one and you will grin ear to ear!

Gilly · 28 Nov 2016 at 00:17

kefkef said:
I sold my 172 Cup to some idiot on here, what a mug he was (Gilly, I'm pointing at you!), one careful owner!......

I still miss it. Wish I'd never sold it. Gilly conned me out of it! The first pair of front tyres lasted 3000 miles....

Just to keep you informed, it never had a service that didn't need all four disks and pads changing :eek:

Diagro · 28 Nov 2016 at 01:26

Maccy said:
I managed 46mpg last week sitting at 65 on the M4!

Obc lies

Begbie · 28 Nov 2016 at 07:56

Stormster said:
I posted earlier I had a Fiesta ST again at the start of the year (having had one before).

I soon sold it and after another car or two this year I am in an EP3 Type R now.

It has everything the Fiesta was missing in terms of just enough ride comfort and refinement. Look for a standard one I've just had mine lowered so kind of ruined it but they're not flakey and unreliable like the Frenchies. I'd have a Fiesta over a Clio just for less head aches really.

In 4 years of 182 ownership it was the most reliable car I've ever owned.

And the easiest to work on, did most of the servicing myself. Apart from a ball joint, that was a nightmare to remove, and the belts.

In 4 years, I replaced 2 rear shocks, brakes, injector, servicing (incl water pump + belts). My old man, mechanic of 30+ years said if I bought one, he wouldn't touch it for me as it'll always be broke. He never had to, but he was always fixing the damn Vauxhall before which he had a strange love for.

My baby Mitsubishi 4x4 is a hell of a lot more trouble than it ever was.

I'm still quite upset about letting it go, I used to drive from Cornwall to Edinburgh twice a year in it with the bike on the roof and well apart from being uncomfy (well not as comfy as something designed for that) it was great. Would avg high 30s.

I still think it's the perfect budget hot hatch.