RENAULT CLIO 182 BUYERS GUIDE | Here's Why They're Still Worth Buying! 

One thing on maintenance, the aux belt is due every 3 years or 36k. It's the number 1 killer of these engines, because it's an interference engine, if the aux belt snaps, more than likely it will wrap around the timing belt, timing will jump and valves kiss pistons. This was a major issue when the cars were a few years old with many having engines changed under warranty, Renault therefore changed the service interval on the aux belt from every 5 years to the proper 3 year interval.

Thank you very much for this video. I am about to buy my first car in Australia and it will be a Renault Clio RS 182. This video helps a lot. Cheers!

Loved my 182 had it on three wheels on almost every corner I could.

Yeah! We need more phase 2s in the world! I personally own a 172 Cup. Who needs any creature comforts?

I’ve got a French racing blue 182 cup. Owned it for 12 years and I’ve only just discovered it’s a “cup” now. Another difference was that the car comes with material seats instead of leather/alcantara. I had the rear arches fixed on mine as they both rusted. Bonnet front corners are a bugger too and they still need doing. Love the car, nice video!

I miss mine a lot thinking about buying another 182 so much fun and very nippy

One of my fav cars I had was my 172 cup very tempted to get another one in the future

Great video - I miss my Blackgold 182 now. I’ve had two 182s and now have a 172 cup and Pulsar GTI R 😉

I nearly bought one of these last year, but was persuaded against it due to poor build quality. I had to find out myself and have to say It was the best decision I made. I opted for an R56 JCW, which is leagues ahead in terms of build, performance and looks.

I need a full guide for leaks as I did the scuttle but stil got it in my passenger side footwell.

Great choice of tires! I run the ziex 990 as well and couldn't be happier for a budget tire with Michelin like performance and noise

Had quite a few sports, that looks immaculate

Renault also offered Recaro front seats as a factory option on later 182s. The same seats are fitted as a standard option on the trophy model.

Also missing some options, Recaro Trendline seats were a rare and expensive option on later 182s, so was a CD changer. Also surprised you didn't mention the plethora of colours.

I had a Renault Clio in black like that, it was a good looking hot hatch.

Had one of these, was great fun to drive. Now have a Civic Type R FN2, whilst the Clio was good fun it was a lot of hassle. Should have spent bit more and got Civic Type R EP3 on hindsight!

Nice vid, top work! I'm in the middle of restoring mine I've owned for over a decade and one thing that has only very recently become tricky is some of the parts, you can't get them from Renault anymore so front control arms and brake lines I've got aftermarket bits from KTEC. Also the 182 Cup pack has bespoke ABS rings just to add to the fun! Sadly I think a lot of this faff means a lot will disappear very soon...

Looking at a 182 trophy so this video is so helpful. Thanks

I have the Clio 172 ph1 bought it last year doing a full strip down on her. SUBBED AND LIKED

The early 2000s area were the peak of cars. Way more less electronics but still save to drive, furthermore the functions were more simple to handle and the prices were affordable. Cars these days suck because they are full packed with technology and you control almost everything via touch wich is laborious, additional you've so many shenanigans of what you don't use in 99% of cases. I would take that Clio over any modern car.

Man i fell in love with this nervous midget. Hopefully I'll buy one soon

Great video, thanks. AC compressor might be worth mentioning.

If your boot bungs fail they are available from Renault still and cost about £2 for the pair

Iv had my 182 since new had every fault known but still lovely car

They're worth buying ESPECIALLY now as they're still affordable. Think about the days when the clio Williams was a couple of grand, or the 182 trophy, or the clio v6 when it was arround 25k. Remember those times? yeah..

Great car, luckily kept mine

Ok I’m now wanting another 182 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

Great video

Looks a great example this one

Love these. So gutted I got rid of my 172 a good 10 years ago. Is this still for sale?

Good video 👍👍

Gearboxes on these aren't the strongest. The synchros wear, normally 3rd is first to go so check for crunches. Also the selector shaft tends to leak a bit of transmission fluid. Great little cars though, love mine!

And theres another forgotten model and maybe the rarer One. Ragnotti version. Wich is the lightest of them all

Im looking for a Clio to be my frist car 😄

Loved the video would you be interested in selling it?

182’s just give you the best smiles per gallon out there for the money !!

I want this car in Japan…

Hi guys, i really like clio rs 172, i found that 172 is cheaper then 182, is there any 172 with that super dope dual exhaust? Or is that just 182 thing?

Hi did you sell this one

Still for sale??

just subscribed + are you a mechanic

Car still available?

Exhaust mounts are terrible

M4 update?

Gonny

This or you're FN2 CTR

Is this car still for sale? What email address can I contact?