Blunka Posted 11, August 2007 Report Share Posted 11, August 2007 Hi, I just spent a little under 20g buying a 2005 182 Sport. I was a little hesitant when buying it at first because it had racked up 75000kms in only two years. I have been copping alot of flack from family about the amount of kms it’s done and would actually like to hear your thoughts on that matter. Obviously that is a lot of kms but is that a really bad thing? It’s had one owner and has a full service history. The guy I bought it from claims they are highway kms. That was my major concern until I drove it. I have never known such an intoxicating and enjoyable driving experience. So at the moment I find myself making excuses to go out so I can drive this car around Brisbane. Here are some examples: "What's that, we are out of milk? I will go and get some!" "I will drop those dvds back to the video store" "Yes we should go and see my mum" Anyway, I will get my profile sorted in a bit, just wanted to say hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClioF1 Posted 11, August 2007 Report Share Posted 11, August 2007 Welcome, if its been serviced I wouldn't be worried at all! Mine has 40k and drives great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 11, August 2007 Report Share Posted 11, August 2007 Don't stress dude!! I'm sure she is all good, especially being only 1 owner! And welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 11, August 2007 Report Share Posted 11, August 2007 Welcome to the forum mate It doesn't matter how many km's so long as u enjoy it and think its worth it Have an enjoyable RSC experience Cheers, Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scd Posted 12, August 2007 Report Share Posted 12, August 2007 Nice one, I remeber that feeling and its still there come to think of it, what a feeling you get pushing the wee beast round every corner yay for the clio. Good to see another RSC in Brisbane we will have to organise a drive day or get everyone out to QR for the next sprints to say hi. Well welcome and look forward to saying hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragyn Posted 12, August 2007 Report Share Posted 12, August 2007 You can't help but clock up k's in these, they're soooo much fun to drive! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 12, August 2007 Report Share Posted 12, August 2007 Welcome mate, Mines done 18,000 Kays since February, so yeah, they're fine. A pretty reliable engine, so I wouldnt worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted 12, August 2007 Report Share Posted 12, August 2007 Welcome. We all understand your desire to just keep driving There is always an offset of price given the number of ks on a car. Sub $20k is a good price for a 2005 model, and it is likely to have been freeway driving anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jeffster Posted 12, August 2007 Report Share Posted 12, August 2007 Mate when I got my ca I drove it ALL THE TIME Still do as a matter of fact. Enjoy the car there is a guy on here that has a 172 with over 150K on the clock and it's still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aussie DragonByte Posted 12, August 2007 Report Share Posted 12, August 2007 Welcome to the forums Blunka, Another compolsive driver in brisbane. excellent . Hope to see you crusing around. you on the northside or southside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 12, August 2007 Report Share Posted 12, August 2007 Hi Blunka - Welcome to the addiction Love the avatar too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR PEA Posted 12, August 2007 Report Share Posted 12, August 2007 welcome good to see another member.. i wouldent worry about the kms just as long as the regular services have been carried out, by now it should of done Plugs, ACC belt, and full fluid change. and Lastly Enjoy those corners.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpoll Posted 13, August 2007 Report Share Posted 13, August 2007 Welcome Blunka ..... Brisbane numbers on the rise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunka Posted 13, August 2007 Author Report Share Posted 13, August 2007 Welcome to the forums Blunka, Another compolsive driver in brisbane. excellent . Hope to see you crusing around. you on the northside or southside? Northside. Looking forward to seeing more fellow Clions in Brisbane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted 14, August 2007 Report Share Posted 14, August 2007 Sheeesh! Only 75,000...that's bugger all. The thing is ..one owner and they must by Country K's..unless it was a taxi! So no worries. Having owned lots of high Km's Renault motors I would be getting a wee bit concerned after 200 thou or so. Love the car. One of the best driving experiences on the road today. This is a true drivers car. Can't say enough and I still make excuses to go anywhere in the RSC after a year. Before that I had the Clio 1.4 and also suffered 'must drive' syndrome in that as well Welcome to the fold We are few, but we are satisifed. Cheerio, Mase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubic Posted 16, August 2007 Report Share Posted 16, August 2007 Satisfied...yes indeedee... Welcome aboard Blunka, you won't regret your decision. I bought mine in December with 86K on the clock, and it's now up to 98K without missing a beat. Everyone seems to think they're a very strong motor, so I wouldn't be worrying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu Posted 28, August 2007 Report Share Posted 28, August 2007 Hi and welcome And congratulations on such a clever purchase I thought many times about buying that car, and watched it for months on Carsales going from approx 50,000 kms and $24500 to 70,000kms and $21,000, and i then thought ,sh*t, someone's going to get that for under $20,000, AND ITS YOURS, WELL DONE The highway clicks mean nothing, just enjoy the best 182 buy in the land! Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted 30, August 2007 Report Share Posted 30, August 2007 Sounds good, goes well, was cheap, has warranty. Just enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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