MattClio172 Posted 17, November 2012 Report Share Posted 17, November 2012 Hi guys, just saying hello. Name is Matt, I recently purchased a clio 172 with 135000 Kms on it. Completely stock except for the head unit and speakers. I used to drive a 78 mini clubman and after selling that and looking for a car for a month or two I couldn't resist the price, performance, and features of the clio, in other words I didn't want to spend the same amount of money on a 15 year old civic with 200000kms on it and worse performance Driving the car is a real hoot, just need to find some bends First thing I done was service it which was last done 12000 Kms ago when the belts were replaced. I also covered the plastics in the interior with carbon wrap because most we're scratched anyways. Still need some interior bits like a gear gaiter and door handles as the ones I got now are completely scratched. I plan to keep it mostly stock just looking for some 16" black wheels and perhaps lowering it abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliocentric Posted 17, November 2012 Report Share Posted 17, November 2012 welcome Matt.look after it and you will really enjoy the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 17, November 2012 Report Share Posted 17, November 2012 Welcome Matt! She looks pretty clean. Look after her and she'll look after you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 17, November 2012 Report Share Posted 17, November 2012 Welcome mate! You've made the right decision - these things are way ahead of similarly priced "rice". Some nice 16" would finish the car off very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixie Posted 17, November 2012 Report Share Posted 17, November 2012 Hi Matt and welcome - I had a 1970 Mini back in the day and my Clio sometimes reminds me of it, although faded memories might not be accurate! Are there some similarities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 17, November 2012 Report Share Posted 17, November 2012 Welcome to OZRS, and congrats on the purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattClio172 Posted 17, November 2012 Author Report Share Posted 17, November 2012 Cheers guys, the car is quite straight, headlights are quite faded and scratched, ive have read heaps of guides on how to do them so thats next on the agenda after my damn uni exams. Yea looking for a set of used 16" wheels cause cant afford a new set just yet. The mini was way less powerful but as far as handling goes they are quite similar, the clio is of course way more comfortable. Heres my old mini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownleyian Posted 17, November 2012 Report Share Posted 17, November 2012 Congratulations mate, you made a wise decision, but must say that Mini must of been hard to let go. I know as you mentioned budget is not great atm, but I have spotted new set's of head light's for Clio II pretty cheap on ebay. Enjoy and hope you come to the next drive day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eire Posted 18, November 2012 Report Share Posted 18, November 2012 Welcome, Always admired the Mini's, from retro Motorsport to 'the Italian job'.. Even Mr Bean rolled in one . A car garage on parramatta road has about 4 of them lined up yesterday I noticed. Great choice with the Clio. You won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidwestern Posted 18, November 2012 Report Share Posted 18, November 2012 Nice one mate! I got mine a few weeks ago, you will never be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted 18, November 2012 Report Share Posted 18, November 2012 Congrats and welcome! Nice job with the wrapping too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccrowe795 Posted 18, November 2012 Report Share Posted 18, November 2012 Welcome! Love the Mini pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattClio172 Posted 18, November 2012 Author Report Share Posted 18, November 2012 Cheers guys, yea selling the mini was tough, owned it for 5 years, my first car, and most of it was rebuilt myself. It just wasn't practical enough since there is no secure parking at work and its a 45 minute drive to my new job, i was to afraid to drive and and leave it in the middle of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 19, November 2012 Report Share Posted 19, November 2012 hey buddy congrats on the purchase, welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted 19, November 2012 Report Share Posted 19, November 2012 Welcome, nice little car, I like that colour it is quite an inconspicuous hue on a Clio. Enjoy the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agger5 Posted 20, November 2012 Report Share Posted 20, November 2012 Welcome man, love the Colour on it! Where abouts are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattClio172 Posted 22, November 2012 Author Report Share Posted 22, November 2012 Thanks mate, Liverpool area, SW Sydney. Also a LFC supporter here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agger5 Posted 22, November 2012 Report Share Posted 22, November 2012 Haha, spotted my username did you? I often cruise down their at the Krispy Kreme for the charity events. Love seeing all the muscle cars and hectic turbos look at my car in disgust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffie Posted 22, November 2012 Report Share Posted 22, November 2012 Hey mate I'm from your area too. welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 22, November 2012 Report Share Posted 22, November 2012 Might see me around as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Hi Matt, Salutations and well wishes. Love the flamers... it has become my favourite colour of the 172s. Probably all sorted now, but drop me a line if you're still chasing parts. All the best, and enjoy that next corner. Cheers, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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