Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

just wondering about running costs servicing. plus how much is acheap one going for at the moment?
and what insurance group is it cos im only 21!

robby

Group 16 insurance, i manage to get around 37-39mpg to and from work (well thats what the computer says) and thats on a cold morning and when i'm in a hurry to get back home :-)

chrisp

group 17 same as a 2003 WRX

well into 4 figures I would guess for 21 years even with a few years ncb.

try a few online quotes

www.tesco.com

www.directline.co.uk

chrisp

yep weird evo mag reckon 17 and parkers.co.uk reckon 16

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

well just ried direct line £1057. which is with 0 ncb and in a years time when im 21 which is when im time served

bluenose172

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www.cliosport.net

Daz34

Servicing is every 12,000 miles. Mine is due for its 24k one soon and it costs around £200 inc vat.

Gary VR6

I've got one (well a 172 Cup, actually) - 12000 mile service cost me £150ish. Mpg - always above 35, no matter what, and got 42.6mpg on a 600 mile round trip to portsmouth and back. Insurance for me is £450 per year, but I am 33 with 8 years ncb. Good luck!

druddle

Make sure you get a good warranty as you will be in the dealers often. I have had mine 2.5 yrs and have had enough now. ITs not funny the amount of problems i have had. Have a search through here if you want more info, i cant be arsed to post it all up again.

Dave

dogmaul

i pay 960 for mine with tesco im 23 thats with 17's and supersprint racing exhaust and decat
service was 170 for 24k at renault leeds i have had 52.9mpg out of mine but usually its about 34/36 but its sat at 23 at the mo

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

well sounds affordable enough to me my main worry was insurance. since il be working offshore money isn't realy a problem. dont think a 172 would be a bad first car.

blue172

I bought my 172 from new in 2001 (Y reg) it was the first of the new shape . I've not had any major problems Apart from a few niggles and rattles.. The car has done me good.
The reno aftercare though are one of the worst I have delt with..

The car its self is a hoot to drive but I find the driveing postion to high apart from that I cant fault it..

Some of the guys on the Clio forum were saying renult are going to stop making the 172 (not cup) by the end of this year??

If you have more questions Ive sent you an email with my email address

Cheers
John

dogmaul

they are supposed to be stopping it this week mate but tbh im not sure yet not talked to renault not that they would know lol. cup is also been stopped this year but supposedly a clio 180 is coming out soonish as a stop gap between these and the new clio in 2005

blue172

So thats got me thinking.. Will the 172 go up in value?

dogmaul

nah it will go down well mine will anyway it is the loudest 172 out there hahahahahahahaha :P not that thats anything to be proud of lol

chrisp

nope if they bring something more powerful values will freefall

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

cheers for the help boys much appreciated will keep my eyes open. what price is a mk1 going for at the moment?