Rodman Posted 1, November 2016 Report Share Posted 1, November 2016 Hi guys, I bought a Clio Sport yesterday and pick it up on Saturday. I'd been shopping for a cheap but fun daily after offloading my WRX earlier in year to buy a family car (baby on the way). I was looking at 172's and until this morning thought I had bought one. From what I've been reading it sounds as though I might've unknowingly bought myself a 182. It's an 04 model and has the twin exhaust with no spare. Hoping you guys can clarify if that indicates it's a 182? Is there anything else I can check? Anything specific I can look for in the VIN? Love the car. When I was younger I had a few fun normally aspirated cards (SW20 MR2, MX5 & Altezza) and did a few track days. This car has that similar fun feel and I'm looking forward to learning to drive it properly. I've never had a fwd before! Cheers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave200 Posted 1, November 2016 Report Share Posted 1, November 2016 Welcome! Sounds like you bagged a 182. A quick photo would confirm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s9810588 Posted 1, November 2016 Report Share Posted 1, November 2016 VIN should start with VF1CB210 if it's a 182. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 1, November 2016 Report Share Posted 1, November 2016 Yeh, definitely sounds like a 182! Welcome and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodman Posted 1, November 2016 Author Report Share Posted 1, November 2016 Thanks for the welcomes and quick replies. No pics as of yet because the seller has pulled the ad down. I'll grab a few when I pick it up. Checked the VIN and it does start with VF1CB210. Awesome, I feel like I got a free upgrade! haha 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted 1, November 2016 Report Share Posted 1, November 2016 Thanks for the welcomes and quick replies. No pics as of yet because the seller has pulled the ad down. I'll grab a few when I pick it up. Checked the VIN and it does start with VF1CB210. Awesome, I feel like I got a free upgrade! haha Sounds like your timing was just right too, I reckon the price of Clio 2s will be on the up after a Clio 172 won 24 hours of LeMons last weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 2, November 2016 Report Share Posted 2, November 2016 Welcome and congrats on the purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodman Posted 5, November 2016 Author Report Share Posted 5, November 2016 Thanks guys. Picked up the car yesterday and it's great fun so far. It's due for a service soon but for piece of mind I think I'm going to do the timing & accessory belts too. From the sounds of it Virage and Alpine Affaire are pretty highly regarded. I'll give them both a call tomorrow and see what sort of price I'd be looking at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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