akiroki Posted 18, December 2014 Report Share Posted 18, December 2014 Hi guys, For the past couple of months I have been tossing up between buying a clio 172 or a 206 gti 180. All it took was a test drive of the 172 for me to make up my mind. The 172 was amazing, the clio just felt ridiculously stable and surprisingly fast. I could not find a single fault, I had a smile on my face from start to finish. The second step is now finding one so, if anyone knows someone selling a silver clio 172 (preferrably 2003 with ESP) that has not done over 130000 kms and was looked after please let me know. I am willing to spend around the 6.5k mark however im willing to go higher for a good 172. Im in VIC but im willing to travel interstate. Any other advice regarding purchasing a clio 172 is appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exar Kun Posted 18, December 2014 Report Share Posted 18, December 2014 I wouldn't worry too much about the kms. Condition and service history are far more important. 172s are all heading towards (or beyond) what should be their third belt change so look out for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 19, December 2014 Author Report Share Posted 19, December 2014 Any advice on sunroofs on clio 172s? Ive heard they have pretty common leaks, is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 19, December 2014 Report Share Posted 19, December 2014 They were not a factory option so will be aftermarket, hit and miss depending on who fitted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisch Posted 19, December 2014 Report Share Posted 19, December 2014 Was the one you drove not for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 19, December 2014 Author Report Share Posted 19, December 2014 Was the one you drove not for sale?It had dents in the roof. Is it worth looking for a 2003? Or is 2002 the exact same without ESP? Is ESP necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Name is Earl Posted 19, December 2014 Report Share Posted 19, December 2014 Probably not essential. I'd look for an 2003 anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo Posted 19, December 2014 Report Share Posted 19, December 2014 Might save your life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple3337 Posted 19, December 2014 Report Share Posted 19, December 2014 Was the one you drove not for sale?It had dents in the roof. Is it worth looking for a 2003? Or is 2002 the exact same without ESP? Is ESP necessary? RE: ESC. I strongly agree with the above comment from Tommo. All cars you intend on owning should have ESC! Things such as ABS, airbags, ESC are potential life savers. The thing with RS cars is that they sucker you in to driving them that little bit harder and on public roads that is a potentially dangerous thing to do. My ESC kicked on a drive day we did a month back. Innocent looking gravel mid corner kicked the tail out. Watch it here: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=28245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 19, December 2014 Author Report Share Posted 19, December 2014 Is it only 2003 models that have ESP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 20, December 2014 Author Report Share Posted 20, December 2014 What do you guys think of this? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/denham-c ... 1063383442 is it too many kms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaky Posted 20, December 2014 Report Share Posted 20, December 2014 i hope its not too many k's - my 2005 model 182 is plowing through the mid 160's now.. and i will travel about 30,000k's per year just going to/from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan Posted 21, December 2014 Report Share Posted 21, December 2014 Any advice on sunroofs on clio 172s? Ive heard they have pretty common leaks, is this true? They were not a factory option so will be aftermarket, hit and miss depending on who fitted it. My 172 has an electric Webasto sunroof, I believe they were a dealer-fitted option. It's very nice, the fit and finish looks completely OEM, the roof is linked into the car electronics so closes automatically when the ignition key is removed and driver door opened. From informal drive-day and CarSales observations, Clio IIs with sunroofs in Australia seems to be fairly rare. I've only seen 2 or 3. The reports of leaking sunroofs all seem to come from the UK where the majority seem to be the cheaper non-electric type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughan Posted 21, December 2014 Report Share Posted 21, December 2014 ... The thing with RS cars is that they sucker you in to driving them that little bit harder and on public roads that is a potentially dangerous thing to do. My ESC kicked on a drive day we did a month back. Innocent looking gravel mid corner kicked the tail out. Innocent looking gravel mid corner = slow down! Sheesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaky Posted 21, December 2014 Report Share Posted 21, December 2014 spotted this on the forum - might be of interest http://www.ozrenaultsport.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=27773 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade Posted 21, December 2014 Report Share Posted 21, December 2014 If he confirms that the belts were done in 2012 then this is a bargain...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 22, December 2014 Author Report Share Posted 22, December 2014 Just purchased this clio for $6500 drive away, belt was changed 10,000kms ago. However the steering wheel is a little worn out so if anyone knows where I could score a RS steering wheel please let me know. I will post more photos when I can. Another problem is the plastic in the drivers door is a little sticky (not sure from what) but Im hoping they can be purchased from a car being wrecked aswell. Let me know what you guys think. http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/detai ... D-16813284 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade Posted 22, December 2014 Report Share Posted 22, December 2014 Looks ok..... Time is just as important with belts as km's. Once every 4 years, so you need to find a date out...... Steering wheel: you will be hard pressed to find a decent one (though I may have one in a month or so). The other option is to have it retrimed, there are a couple of threads around and there is even a loaner steering wheel somewhere that will allow you send it off. Sticky stuff: this happens to them all. It apparently wipes of with metho, or you can take them off, and clean/sand/paint them (which I and others have done). Enjoy mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R182 Posted 22, December 2014 Report Share Posted 22, December 2014 Just get the wheel re-trimmed, even a new one will deteriorate fairly promptly. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R182 Posted 22, December 2014 Report Share Posted 22, December 2014 Well clearly I put that post in the wrong thread ... enjoy the Clio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 22, December 2014 Author Report Share Posted 22, December 2014 thanks guys, what do you reccomend for a gearbox oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo Posted 23, December 2014 Report Share Posted 23, December 2014 NEO if you can find it, goes well in the renault boxes. Standard oil is fine, but not as silky smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 26, December 2014 Author Report Share Posted 26, December 2014 does anyone know what the rims on this car are called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domlebo70 Posted 26, December 2014 Report Share Posted 26, December 2014 Speedline Turini's. Also take a look at Speedline 2118's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braymac Posted 27, December 2014 Report Share Posted 27, December 2014 Was the one you drove not for sale?It had dents in the roof. Is it worth looking for a 2003? Or is 2002 the exact same without ESP? Is ESP necessary? RE: ESC. I strongly agree with the above comment from Tommo. All cars you intend on owning should have ESC! Things such as ABS, airbags, ESC are potential life savers. The thing with RS cars is that they sucker you in to driving them that little bit harder and on public roads that is a potentially dangerous thing to do. My ESC kicked on a drive day we did a month back. Innocent looking gravel mid corner kicked the tail out. Watch it here: http://www.ozrenaultsport.com/bb/viewto ... 10&t=28245 It was pretty hairy in my non ESC 2002 172 also. Apparently the ESC boxes are also more securely attached to the engine as well, where as pre ESC is circliped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 6, January 2015 Author Report Share Posted 6, January 2015 So now that the 172 is in my garage, its time to start fixing some things up. I just changed the engine and gearbox oil along with the oil filter. I have also replaced the air filter (with a K&N filter) and the cabin/pollen filter. Coolant was also flushed. The steering wheel looks like absolute crap and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on where to get the wheel re-trimmed I also need new thumbgrips. If anyone has a spare drivers side floor mat I'd be happy to buy it aswell. I still have to pull out the super sticky plastics and try my best at restoring them. If anyone has done this before and has some advice please do tell. Now I know there is a seperate topic for car audio but just a quick question. Is it possible to put in an aftermarket head unit whilst still keeping steering controls and the little dash display? I will post up pics of the car tonight however im yet to detail the beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 6, January 2015 Report Share Posted 6, January 2015 Info here on steering wheel refurb: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=26021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R182 Posted 6, January 2015 Report Share Posted 6, January 2015 I have a spare wheel if you want to borrow so you can get yours trimmed at some stage. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 6, January 2015 Author Report Share Posted 6, January 2015 I have a spare wheel if you want to borrow so you can get yours trimmed at some stage. Cheers. I have just messaged the guy that seems to have done everyones re-trim on this forum. I will be sending my wheel of in the next couple of weeks. Where abouts in Melbourne are you? Im happy to drive to you to borrow the steering wheel when I need it. Appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 6, January 2015 Report Share Posted 6, January 2015 Audio is doable, I'm running a Kenwood BT HU, you will lose the radio display part on the central display but temp and time continue to work. A specific adapter is required depending on thr HU you choose. Plastic parts can be refurbed, just takes patience and elbow grease. Plenty of info in the Clio II threads and also in my Dimples thread in the Members Rides section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R182 Posted 6, January 2015 Report Share Posted 6, January 2015 I have a spare wheel if you want to borrow so you can get yours trimmed at some stage. Cheers. I have just messaged the guy that seems to have done everyones re-trim on this forum. I will be sending my wheel of in the next couple of weeks. Where abouts in Melbourne are you? Im happy to drive to you to borrow the steering wheel when I need it. Appreciate your help. No worries ... PM'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiroki Posted 6, January 2015 Author Report Share Posted 6, January 2015 photos are off my phone, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vaughan Posted 6, January 2015 Report Share Posted 6, January 2015 Looks great. Welcome to the club. [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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