Rickysport
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Registered: 15th May 12
Location: Wirral
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Hi all I have a w reg 1.4 sport arden blue but fancy something different which do u guys prefer a corsa sport or a 2002 172 clio sport ? My corsa goes ok for a 1.4 and handles so well (on coilovers ) not drove a 172 what do they handle like mpg etc ? Which is better on fuel I know this sounds dumb but thought id ask
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Jay
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Registered: 26th Sep 04
Location: Liverpool
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I've owned both there's no competition, Clio all day, I used to get around 28mpg in my 172, only ever drove it on the road, was glued to the road.
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mike56gte
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Registered: 23rd Jun 09
Location: Fife, scotland Drives: Audi S3
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clio handles better and has twice the power of the 1.4 sport, so if its something quick you want its a no brainer really. if you would prefer a corsa then a c20xe conversion could be an option.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Clio looks better, handles better, grips more, is more powerful, has some sort of chassis feedback, has more modern options and is great on fuel.
Only downside i found was insurance was costly for what it was IMO
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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I went from a 1.4 sport to a 182 then went to a 1.6 sport with a mantzel. Corsa wasnt as fast or handled as well but i preferred it for some reason.
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Clio all day long. Go test drive one, your mind will soon be made up.
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Rickysport
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Registered: 15th May 12
Location: Wirral
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Might have a look at some over the weekend there are some cheap ones out there should I dodge them ??
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Depends on your budget. Can get a good one for £1500 easy.
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VrsTurbo
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Registered: 8th Jun 10
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i may be picking one up later 172 cup, 110k needs windscreen. £350
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Rickysport
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Registered: 15th May 12
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That's decent that mate . Is it best to dodge one more then 100k or are they good engines for high miles etc ?
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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anything but a corsa.
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VrsTurbo
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Registered: 8th Jun 10
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quote:
Originally posted by Rickysport
That's decent that mate . Is it best to dodge one more then 100k or are they good engines for high miles etc ?
its all relative. If its looked after then you shouldnt have a problem.
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205tom
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Registered: 1st Mar 06
Location: leigh nr wigan
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I have a ph2 172, get alot of car for the money if you go for a full fat, half leather, digital climate control, xenons etc, my trip computer settled down to 37mpg average before i had it mapped, check cambelt and dephaser pulley have been done if its over 60/70k, i really love mine, pretty guttless under 4k but thats perfect for town driving
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Simon_16v
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Registered: 14th Aug 06
Location: Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Clio looks better, handles better, grips more, is more powerful, has some sort of chassis feedback, has more modern options and is great on fuel.
Only downside i found was insurance was costly for what it was IMO
Nail on the head apart from insurance. I'm 23 and I'm only paying £478 fully comp 
I've recently just bought a 182, around town I get 32mpg, out of town 42mpg and having some fun in the 23mpg. So perfect all rounder IMO 
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