I've owned a MKII Clio Sport since 2003. Started with a 172, then a 182 trophy, now I'm on a 182 Cup Race car. I own other cars worth 10x a Clio, but I can't live without one.
I bought a brand new i30N Performance in 2019 and only kept it 5 months. It was parked up most of time while I drove my 120,000 mile little 182 Frenchy back and forth to work. Still got the Clio, now on 130,000, and going strong.
Same here lol had mine 5 years now and wouldnt get rid of it, need to spend a lot on my exhaust for mot next year but other than that not costing too much and a fun little drive.
Had my 05 182 for 6 years now 130k on the clock no real major problems " touch wood " apart from usual coil packs and leads. Thinking of selling next year but it's just so much bloody fun.
i have a 172 on a 52 plate that has been garaged from January 2011-September 2019 its currently sitting at 34K miles ;-) how clever was i to garage it back then lol Its now my daily but thankfully i walk to work so its only used for SDP (mainly shopping lol) Magnex exhaust PiperCross Viper induction kit Standard throughout other than those. I do have plans though to Refresh the suspension with CUP 54mm suspension and at the same time drop some COOKSPORT springs onto the new refresh of the suspension.
@@Drippzzyyy definitely, if you can get a nice low-ish mileage 182 with good service history and both cup packs it’ll retain it value. These will be sought after in years to come as they’re one of the last ‘proper’ naturally aspirated hot hatches.
@@Driven247 damn. I owned this car from 2006 to around 2009/10. I put the yozza exhaust on. Along with the cams. Did it still have the colour coded engine cover when he had it
@@freddieparrydrums you can get some modified ones quite cheap but people are gonna want a nice one! Focus ST’s, Astra VXR’s and stuff like that have pretty much stopped depreciating!
@@freddieparrydrums to be fair pal by the time you’re old enough you could have stuff like a Mini jcw, fiesta ST, Golf gti’s, Focus ST’s. stuff like that where there’s plenty of them so the price is still quite low
had a silver one of these a few years ago, silver with a yozzasport exhaust on, biggest regret ever selling it... think the owner wrote it off within a month or so of having it 😩 was mint aswell.
@@freddieparrydrums got mine when I was 19, insurance was a bit of a joke but the car was only 2,400 if I remember correctly. Just turned 28 and I’m seriously considering adding another one to my garage before the price gets too silly. Save as much as you can bro, if you can get one before your legal do it! As long as you’ve got somewhere to keep it your onto a winner. 👊🏽
@@blackmaxbrannin7813 I have saved a decent amount luckily. I’ll try as soon as I can to get one before prices turn silly, but my parents don’t like the sound of it! They are insurance group 31 for the 172 so not as bad as an EP3.
@@freddieparrydrums maybe just get a years driving and years NCB under your belt before in a 1.2, it’ll probably knock insurance down loads, especially as a teenager
@@19hmxd I understand. These cars hold off rust better. They are physically longer and wider and also have a 5th seat and only weigh 6kg more than the civics. The engine has a much harder cam change and the lift in VVTLi is amazing. The aircon blows colder and it generally is fitted together better than any Honda.
@@19hmxd mate the car compared to the Honda. Honda has driver and passenger airbags. That’s it. The corolla has front passenger. Front curtain airbags and rear curtain airbags. It has a bigger boot it’s more economical and can easily get 40mpg +. The engine has a smaller displacement of 1.8 and has less power and torque. But time and time again it keeps up with a type r. Toyota lied about 0-60 times from launch to make the car come down in insurance. The lie was 8.4 and the actuality of it is 6.6. The exact same time as a type r. And if you drive a type r stock or with the odd intake or exhaust it will be a serious challenge getting it to 60 in 6.6 seconds as stated for the facelift revised edition. The corolla has longer gears and an rpm peak power of 7800 compared the 7200 in the Honda. They are evenly matched. And the corolla is the better car. The Honda the better drivers car. The corolla is always the better car
@@freddieparrydrums hey man it sucks I was in the same position with vauxhall novas 205 gtis. Born In the wrong era. All I can say is start saving even if you not pass your test, keep for when you do, there's time yet. End Covid will leave a lot people bought lockdown wanting to shift so prices will fall slightly
Oh damn. I was just reminiscing having owned 1 of these. Just to see that this is my actual car. WTF!!!!!! If you ever want to sell it on then please message me.
I got a ph1 172. It’s 21 years old and the engine is still strong. These F4R engines don’t mind the mileage so as long as it’s been serviced the mileage won’t matter
I've had two. I didn't think they drove well at all. Fixed rear beam, sloppy gear changes and not to mention the torque steer. Sooner have a 306 / 106 rallye, Civic and the like...
I’d love to know where he got a quote from for just over £700 with 2 years no claims???? I’ve got 3 years and looking at getting one and we’re talking £1100 for me🤣🤣🤣🤣
182 is smaller, lighter, much better ride & better visibility, it came joint second in ECOTY 2004 (evo magazine car of the year, joint with Lotus Exige, Porsche 997.1 won) FN2 is crashy / worse ride Engine & gearbox much better, Honda shifters are fantastic & the K20 engine is infamous but not much before 6k rpm whereas the Clio has better pick up lower down so could argue is better as a daily as well as ride comfort Seats are great in the FN2 as long as you're not too wide! 182s are 18yrs+ old now and they were a budget French build so require more frequent maintenance, Hondas are much better built with less rattles, but K20s can need timing chains around 100k miles (circa £1k bill) Both may need a gearbox rebuild around that mileage but lots don't I'm on my third 182 whereas I only had the FN2 briefly, also had an EP3 & lots of others cars EP3 is much better than FN2 (weight, ride, I loved my EP3!) and have similar reliability, Civic's are more prone to rust & EP3s are same age as 182s now so most are affected (Clios much less prone to structural rust, check for damage/repairs etc) EP3 after checking for rust etc, JDM if can afford it (220bhp ish, Recaros & LSD, or get UK Premier with Recaros and rebuild the gearbox with a better than factory limited slip differential) wins for daily reliability and performance (exhaust, intake, remap circa 240-250bhp & this lowers VTEC to 4-5k rpm) Clio 182 are more fun with better steering, can be cheaper but prices are somewhat similar, engine better as a daily as more flexible lower down (exhaust, intake & remap will only get you what they say from factory, circa 180bhp! Remap from EFI, RS Tuning, Engine Dynamics makes smoother, bit more power/torque and rev limit to 7500rpm, circa £300 as don't need K100 / KPro like the K20 which will cost you circa £1k)
Imo best car to own atm is a 118d BMW. The one that's £30 a year to tax for a 150hp rwd car that's under 2k. Different turbo and map could easily see 200hp and a cr&p load of torque.
I've owned a MKII Clio Sport since 2003. Started with a 172, then a 182 trophy, now I'm on a 182 Cup Race car.
I own other cars worth 10x a Clio, but I can't live without one.
I bought a brand new i30N Performance in 2019 and only kept it 5 months. It was parked up most of time while I drove my 120,000 mile little 182 Frenchy back and forth to work. Still got the Clio, now on 130,000, and going strong.
Same here lol had mine 5 years now and wouldnt get rid of it, need to spend a lot on my exhaust for mot next year but other than that not costing too much and a fun little drive.
Had my 05 182 for 6 years now 130k on the clock no real major problems " touch wood " apart from usual coil packs and leads.
Thinking of selling next year but it's just so much bloody fun.
These and the saxo best hot hatches in my opinion 😀🙂
These look amazing in the blue.
My dad's had two of these 182's with the cup pack in the same colour. Awesome cars
i have a 182 in silver awesome and a megane r26r too French are the best Broad blasters
i have a 172 on a 52 plate that has been garaged from January 2011-September 2019 its currently sitting at 34K miles ;-) how clever was i to garage it back then lol
Its now my daily but thankfully i walk to work so its only used for SDP (mainly shopping lol)
Magnex exhaust
PiperCross Viper induction kit
Standard throughout other than those.
I do have plans though to Refresh the suspension with CUP 54mm suspension and at the same time drop some COOKSPORT springs onto the new refresh of the suspension.
I’m really sad I’m 14. Won’t be able to get one cheap. I see cars I know will go up in value but just have to watch
Came from a Mk3 TT aswell ! Could not agree more with the comments on the clio ❤️
Insane Exhaust Sounds ever
seen that clio around looks sick, i have the old momo wheel off it
I have a mint Monaco Blue 172, I’ve had it remapped and all the right bits on it and honestly they’re fantastic cars!
I knew I'd regret selling mine and I do. As something to just chuck around and have fun in, there's not much I'd choose over one
I’ve got a standard 172 what’s cheapest and quickest way to get more power
These are amazing little cars. I have one with 96k on the clock and it's great fun
It sounds so beautiful
Fantastic car! I am looking for one of these when I sell my Mazda 6 GH 2.5 Sport!
I've owned mine for 12 years, will never sell her. Better than my golf r mk7 😀
I’ve had 5 Clio 182’s 😅 love them
i have a regular 2005 mk3 clio rn are these worth buying do you think?
Good work - I’ve had two 182s and now a 172 cup - I need to grow up soon
@@Drippzzyyy definitely, if you can get a nice low-ish mileage 182 with good service history and both cup packs it’ll retain it value. These will be sought after in years to come as they’re one of the last ‘proper’ naturally aspirated hot hatches.
@@asheyconnect17 I’m really sad I’m 14. Won’t be able to get one cheap. I see cars I know will go up in value but just have to watch
I’m really sad I’m 14. Won’t be able to get one cheap. I see cars I know will go up in value but just have to watch
Same I’m 15 and a majority of the cars I want either won’t be cheap or available at all , shame really .
the 1.2 is still great fun
Great little cars! Love them
My lass had the Williams Clio we kaned it for yrs
My brother now owns this car!
I’m really sad I’m 14. Won’t be able to get one cheap. I see cars I know will go up in value but just have to watch
Does your brother still own this car?
@@matthewway3092 no sold this a while back now.
@@Driven247 damn. I owned this car from 2006 to around 2009/10. I put the yozza exhaust on. Along with the cams. Did it still have the colour coded engine cover when he had it
I have been trying to track it down for years to buy it back
Prachtig deze Renault clio st Prachtig rijdt als een trein prachtig 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉
Attainable dream car right there!!
I’m really sad I’m 14. Won’t be able to get one cheap. I see cars I know will go up in value but just have to watch
@@freddieparrydrums you can get some modified ones quite cheap but people are gonna want a nice one! Focus ST’s, Astra VXR’s and stuff like that have pretty much stopped depreciating!
@@willamos13 Of course, I see when I am old enough these hot hatches won’t be within reach for a while!
@@freddieparrydrums to be fair pal by the time you’re old enough you could have stuff like a Mini jcw, fiesta ST, Golf gti’s, Focus ST’s. stuff like that where there’s plenty of them so the price is still quite low
@@willamos13 Yeah that is true. They are around very commonly so hopefully not too out of reach!
nice pops and bangs!!!
had a silver one of these a few years ago, silver with a yozzasport exhaust on, biggest regret ever selling it... think the owner wrote it off within a month or so of having it 😩 was mint aswell.
I’m really sad I’m 14. Won’t be able to get one cheap. I see cars I know will go up in value but just have to watch
@@freddieparrydrums got mine when I was 19, insurance was a bit of a joke but the car was only 2,400 if I remember correctly. Just turned 28 and I’m seriously considering adding another one to my garage before the price gets too silly. Save as much as you can bro, if you can get one before your legal do it! As long as you’ve got somewhere to keep it your onto a winner. 👊🏽
@@blackmaxbrannin7813 I have saved a decent amount luckily. I’ll try as soon as I can to get one before prices turn silly, but my parents don’t like the sound of it! They are insurance group 31 for the 172 so not as bad as an EP3.
@@freddieparrydrums maybe just get a years driving and years NCB under your belt before in a 1.2, it’ll probably knock insurance down loads, especially as a teenager
@@blackmaxbrannin7813 I think that's a wise idea. My parents will trust me and will save me quite a lot in the long run.
this looks amazing!!! shame i cant get reasonable insurance on these otherwise ive wanted one of these for ages
Corolla t sport is your answer my friend. As fast as Ep3 type r
I’m really sad I’m 14. Won’t be able to get one cheap. I see cars I know will go up in value but just have to watch
@@redlineracing4947 t sport is just as much on insurance and yeah its toyotas ep3 equivalent with their high reving vtec style engine in it
@@19hmxd I understand. These cars hold off rust better. They are physically longer and wider and also have a 5th seat and only weigh 6kg more than the civics. The engine has a much harder cam change and the lift in VVTLi is amazing. The aircon blows colder and it generally is fitted together better than any Honda.
@@19hmxd mate the car compared to the Honda. Honda has driver and passenger airbags. That’s it. The corolla has front passenger. Front curtain airbags and rear curtain airbags. It has a bigger boot it’s more economical and can easily get 40mpg +. The engine has a smaller displacement of 1.8 and has less power and torque. But time and time again it keeps up with a type r. Toyota lied about 0-60 times from launch to make the car come down in insurance. The lie was 8.4 and the actuality of it is 6.6. The exact same time as a type r. And if you drive a type r stock or with the odd intake or exhaust it will be a serious challenge getting it to 60 in 6.6 seconds as stated for the facelift revised edition. The corolla has longer gears and an rpm peak power of 7800 compared the 7200 in the Honda. They are evenly matched. And the corolla is the better car. The Honda the better drivers car. The corolla is always the better car
I’m looking at buying one of these or a fiesta st150 for my second car, does anyone have any recommendations?
Wen is the 106 bk
Where did you buy the 2.0 L 16 V Badge in Carbon at the side ?
"The sunburnt orangey Trophy colour" 🤦♂️🤦♂️ this guys just trying to piss the 182 owners off 😂
All Trophys are just red, inferno orange is a different colour
Im in the market for one at the moment. Been to look at two of them but I think I'm being to fussy on the cleaness and mileage of them.
And Over Priced ATM
@@IITRIGSII yes, covid taxed ta f.
@@IITRIGSII only gonna go up becoming future classics
I’m really sad I’m 14. Won’t be able to get one cheap. I see cars I know will go up in value but just have to watch
@@freddieparrydrums hey man it sucks I was in the same position with vauxhall novas 205 gtis. Born In the wrong era. All I can say is start saving even if you not pass your test, keep for when you do, there's time yet. End Covid will leave a lot people bought lockdown wanting to shift so prices will fall slightly
Oh damn. I was just reminiscing having owned 1 of these. Just to see that this is my actual car. WTF!!!!!! If you ever want to sell it on then please message me.
I put the exhaust and cams on that car. I had the head cover painted too
K-tec didn’t out the cams in. I had my local garage put them in
That’s why the VW TDi is a lot more fun then people think
what kind of mileage should i look for on one of these?
It genuinely dosnt matter as long as the belts have been done they’re strong engines
I get about 36 mpg in my 182, they aren't for economical driving......they are for enjoying!
@@99StuC the fact you get that I’m shocked , mine averages 23 mpg....
@@georgeallbright1838 Wow, Driving it like a Vicar i'm getting 36.7 mpg on my gauge, If you boot it......it's a fair bit less mate!
I got a ph1 172. It’s 21 years old and the engine is still strong. These F4R engines don’t mind the mileage so as long as it’s been serviced the mileage won’t matter
Goals🥺😍
I've had two. I didn't think they drove well at all. Fixed rear beam, sloppy gear changes and not to mention the torque steer. Sooner have a 306 / 106 rallye, Civic and the like...
What torque steer?
Torque steer 😂 Non existent on a proper looked after 182 Cup.
I’d love to know where he got a quote from for just over £700 with 2 years no claims???? I’ve got 3 years and looking at getting one and we’re talking £1100 for me🤣🤣🤣🤣
Would have that over a TT any day. Bags of fun
Ffs how the hell can you not say "Yozza - sport"
I'm buying either one of there or civic type R FN2... I'm not sure 🥺
I was looking at either of the same cars ! Went to view a few fn2s , went to view one clio 182 and I've bought it 😂😂
182 is smaller, lighter, much better ride & better visibility, it came joint second in ECOTY 2004 (evo magazine car of the year, joint with Lotus Exige, Porsche 997.1 won)
FN2 is crashy / worse ride
Engine & gearbox much better, Honda shifters are fantastic & the K20 engine is infamous but not much before 6k rpm whereas the Clio has better pick up lower down so could argue is better as a daily as well as ride comfort
Seats are great in the FN2 as long as you're not too wide!
182s are 18yrs+ old now and they were a budget French build so require more frequent maintenance, Hondas are much better built with less rattles, but K20s can need timing chains around 100k miles (circa £1k bill)
Both may need a gearbox rebuild around that mileage but lots don't
I'm on my third 182 whereas I only had the FN2 briefly, also had an EP3 & lots of others cars
EP3 is much better than FN2 (weight, ride, I loved my EP3!) and have similar reliability, Civic's are more prone to rust & EP3s are same age as 182s now so most are affected (Clios much less prone to structural rust, check for damage/repairs etc)
EP3 after checking for rust etc, JDM if can afford it (220bhp ish, Recaros & LSD, or get UK Premier with Recaros and rebuild the gearbox with a better than factory limited slip differential) wins for daily reliability and performance (exhaust, intake, remap circa 240-250bhp & this lowers VTEC to 4-5k rpm)
Clio 182 are more fun with better steering, can be cheaper but prices are somewhat similar, engine better as a daily as more flexible lower down (exhaust, intake & remap will only get you what they say from factory, circa 180bhp! Remap from EFI, RS Tuning, Engine Dynamics makes smoother, bit more power/torque and rev limit to 7500rpm, circa £300 as don't need K100 / KPro like the K20 which will cost you circa £1k)
If it was a straight choice would you get the mk3 Clio 200 or a 182? I’m looking to get one as a daily car not for track
200 is much nicer to daily
But a 182 will do 40mpg and can’t speak for a 200 but my 197 does 30ish..
@@rebel099tl I've a 172 Cup which will do 32-35mpg average as a daily. Not the nicest car to be in tho with no sound deadening or cruise control lol
@@jordanmitchell4671 haha I can imagine, my 197 is rattly enough with stiffer engine mounts 😅 averages just over 30mpg in mixed driving
@@rebel099tl no air con is great too 😉
All fun and games till you start getting all the usual renault electrical problems🤣
Mine spent as much time in the garage as it did outside it... was fun tho
mates mrs had 1 it burnt to the ground while she was at work
I had to replace the gearbox earth once, the struggle is real
That's half of the 182 fun.....constantly got the axle stands and tools out....These Badboy's need regular maintenance.
@@99StuC definitely my mates neighbour has one and everytime I go over to his to visit him 9 times/10 hes out with the axle stands and socket set😂
Sooo good cars yeeer the cup 2 ho 3 good cars
C4 vts 180
Imo best car to own atm is a 118d BMW. The one that's £30 a year to tax for a 150hp rwd car that's under 2k. Different turbo and map could easily see 200hp and a cr&p load of torque.
Yh.... No.
Lmao what
Don’t be daft 😂
And dull as hell...
But I beat a 116d M-Sport in my Clio Mk2 dci65.... The Bimmer is a nice package, but definitely can't beat the performance of the Clio.
Rather my 197 cup buy still love a 172/182
I’ve got a 182 that’s running 204bhp without bigger cams
pmsl. do tell , what magical mods do you have?
@@jamielearmonth1039 a best mate that used to build rally cars for Peugeot.
@@Soilhalo77 lol
Yeet
Clio 200 much better