mattr6 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 i thought the clio interior was nice, or am i the only one?Nope, quite like the interior on my 182 (occasional rattles though and I need Recaros out of the Trophy)They're not expensive on fuel either. I regularly average 35mpg and can easily get into the 40's on a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fow Vay Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Regarding the mpg, you suprised in a good way or bad?I thought it would be about 25 to 30 when driven hard and easily 30+ with a light foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_225 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Having owned a Clio 172, I can quite happily say that the interior is not that bad. In fact I'd be confident in saying it felt as solid as my Lupo does. Just make sure you don't go for the Cup version and you'll get leather, xenons, climate control etc where as the Cup is more basic but designed just to be driven.If you want a rare car, thats fun, pretty quick but IMO quote over priced then go for the Lupo GTi. Don't get me wrong I love em. But the Clio 172/182 has the same level of features, more power, I'd imagine as good handling if not better and is basically a lot more car for the money. If its a toss up between build quality, you won't be that disappointed if at all. Anyone who just uses the words '..it's French' to sum up any point, probably hasn't owned or driven a RenaultSport model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawxby Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I've had both 172 cup and a clio trophy! The trophy was my favorite with the recaro's and the sach suspension but its more due to the fact that the 172 kept braking but to be honest they are both french so they are cheap! Really really common aswell!I've got a an impreza at the min but im going to look at a gti tomorrow! I miss my small nippy hatches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJames Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Believe it or not the 172 is actually quicker than the 182 (parkers doesnt lie and i did check this before posting) (alot more unnecessary weight in the 182) because the 172 was designed to be driven properly whereas they refined it for the 182 to make for a comfier, easier drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattr6 Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Believe it or not the 172 is actually quicker than the 182 (parkers doesnt lie and i did check this before posting) (alot more unnecessary weight in the 182) because the 172 was designed to be driven properly whereas they refined it for the 182 to make for a comfier, easier drive.You're splitting hairs here but you are quite correct. Good luck in finding an unabused 172 though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I thought it would be about 25 to 30 when driven hard and easily 30+ with a light foot.not a chance!!i have an s2000, so similar engine to the type r, and best i can get with a light foot is 27-28mpg which seems about average on the s2000 forum.i average about 22mpg if i'm being fairly good. well below that if i'm spanking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I've had both 172 cup and a clio trophy! The trophy was my favorite with the recaro's and the sach suspension but its more due to the fact that the 172 kept braking but to be honest they are both french so they are cheap! Really really common aswell!I've got a an impreza at the min but im going to look at a gti tomorrow! I miss my small nippy hatches!Oooo i look forward to seeing it IanI'm assuming its you? You whore btw , we saw you in the metro the other day (boxing day) but didn't realise til you'd gone past- we weren't being rude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asylumaudio Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I miss my old clio's, had 3.... the interiors are naff, but easy to work with.. its just the plastic front wings that didn't fill me with confidence when hero driving lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawxby Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Oooo i look forward to seeing it IanI'm assuming its you? You whore btw , we saw you in the metro the other day (boxing day) but didn't realise til you'd gone past- we weren't being rude Its me anna yeah! I went to see a blue gti but it was a scratched and scraped. Gonna keep looking!yeah yeah mrs ignornant! haha i kinda guessed you never saw us! Good christmas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_225 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 not a chance!!i have an s2000, so similar engine to the type r, and best i can get with a light foot is 27-28mpg which seems about average on the s2000 forum.i average about 22mpg if i'm being fairly good. well below that if i'm spanking it.182s are surprisingly economical, having owned a 172 and driven 182 regularly you'll get 30mpg+ out of it. If you drive at 6,000 revs all the time you'll get 25mpg. Normally day to day you'll get 32mpg, that by driving normally everywhere. You'll get 40mpg if you sit at a steady 70 on the motorway. I put it down to the car being so light and has enough torque to not be revved beyond 4k day to day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richud Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 i was considering a 182 but everyone and there dog has a clio!Im looking for a gti now because i want something a little different something with character something that ppl who know about cars will look at and think "ooo a lupo gti" lol .... clios are just blehplus i have a clio atm and its been leaking on me for the last year so im never gonna buy french again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_225 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Mate, I wouldn't sum up all French cars because of one you've had. All I mean is, don't rule one out if its a good car, which all Renaultsports are.You're right about exclusivity though, there are far more 182s about than Lupo GTIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 been in both and owned alot of clios (7) and the clio is what id choose with out a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plug Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) eaton gti Edited December 29, 2008 by ricoshay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz_Kez Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 not a chance!!i have an s2000, so similar engine to the type r, and best i can get with a light foot is 27-28mpg which seems about average on the s2000 forum.i average about 22mpg if i'm being fairly good. well below that if i'm spanking it.Yuhuh my brother has a type r and the car is lovely, not had 1 problem with it really but not had it long so i guess that doesn't count,also i seem to see many more clios around these days (cup models, 172s, 182s and the like) and they just dont do nothing for meand for the clio at 6,000rpm the type r is much nicer at 8,000rpm *cough* with and expensive bit of kit (spoon sports exhaust) the sound is mega at top end, but remaining nice and quiet at low revs i'd go for the gti over the clioi'd go for a nice type r over a gtibut thats just me (unless its a really nice gti in which case no contest) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_M Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Lupo GTI - 130 bhp/tonRenault Clio 182 - 170 bhp/ton Been in and driven both and (as the stats above suggest) the 182 is the quickest. No contest.I prefer the looks , build and rarity of the Lupo but you can't really compare the two.They are in different leagues. The Lupo is a cheap and cheerful 1.6 Supermini but the Clio is more of a driver's tool and in hot-hatch territory.Depends on what you want though; the Clio comes at a higher price (insurance, maintenance, tax and so on!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'd have the Clio tbh. It's in another league when it comes to performance.Lupo GTi is a lovely car, they have a quite a special feeling when you're inside one, but a nice Clio 182, slammed on nice motorsport style wheels... dunno if I could take the Lupo over one.The way VW build cars nowadays I wouldn't have problem buying a Renault, I doubt the quality is much different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_225 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 The build quality of my old 172 was almost identical to my Lupo Sport, not sure how different the Sport is to the GTi but can't think it'll be much different. All the comments of Renault build quality don't always ring true, both mine and the missus Meganes are good sturdy cars with no rattles, doors give a nice clunk when you close them and generally feels good. Also not to forget to that Renaultsport models are made separately to other Renaults, in their own factory. I know the 182s aren't that rare but there are certain colours which are. For example these are the 182 'full fat' sales figures for these colours - Liquid yellow - 73 soldInferno - 148 soldPetrol Blue - 29 soldRacing Blue - 433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawxby Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Liquid yellow looks awesome on a 182! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fow Vay Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Liquid yellow looks awesome on a 182!Only 73 buyers thought so ! I like the Racing Blue myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_225 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Its because Renault didn't put those colours in the brochures so they were never ordered. You could even get a Clio V6 in 'Inferno' and yet that was never something they shouted about. Only sold 2 of em as well. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 You get a lot of car for your money compared to the Lupo - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/799476.htmNice set of wheels and some decent suspension and you're laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_225 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 You'd definitely need to sort the rims out on that one, not entirely sure why there's no center caps but either way that is a lovely example! My ex had the rims on hers powder coated white as it had the Gordini stripes on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fow Vay Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Nice car but this would make me wary (very): -This car has been well looked after with any faults sorted straight away. It has no knocks or hidden faults, like so many Clios out there, and is ready to go to a new home! The advert - "remember when you said you'd never buy a Renault" - has just been on and I'm afraid that's one thing I'm sticking by. My parents bought a Laguna in '96 for £14k and traded it in for £4k two years later - I know the Renaultsports are brilliant to drive but depreciation, reliability and build quality raise big questions. I'd only buy German, Japanese, or, if it came to it, Ford. Edited December 30, 2008 by Fow Vay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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