just bought 172 sport

[joyce]

hi got my first 172 sport wanted 1 for ages but not had the money so far iam over the moon with it any tips will be much appreciated cheers all

[trickywoo]

Good choice - enjoy.

Think they like lots of revs so it would be rude not to.

[minor5]

welcome to the mad house

[joyce]

yeh your right mate only had turbo cars so iam still getting used 2 it but so far well happy having the belts done on mon so takein easy till then

[minor5]

check cv joint boots as they have a tendancy to go hard come off,
look for grease in the wheels when cleaning !

[dom9]

I bought one last month! Changed the discs, pads and tyres and now it runs like a dream!

Fantastic little cars - Enjoy!

[joyce]

thanks for the tips will get my mechanic to look at the cv boots when he does the belts and service it. the discs and pads were done just before i got it. will get some pics posted when it stops pissing down and i can give it a good clean.cheers for the tips.

Edited by joyce on Thursday 16th July 23:58

[bones33]

Lots of good advice topics in this forum for any problems you get.

Goodluck I hope its a good one for you.

[joyce]

thanks mate my mechanic has had it today both belts have been changed and full service the cv boots need doing so thats next. its only had 1 other owner and the mechanic i use has told me its a good 1 and he knows his stuff.thanks for your commets mate

[torqueofthedevil]

im looking to get one - maybe this weekend! what turbo cars have you had in the past? does it feel fast? how many miles - im looking at a pretty high milage one - about 90k! so i hope it still runs ok!

[dom9]

torqueofthedevil said:

im looking to get one - maybe this weekend! what turbo cars have you had in the past? does it feel fast? how many miles - im looking at a pretty high milage one - about 90k! so i hope it still runs ok!

Mine had 105k on it when I bought it last month and it now has another 2k on it... No obvious mechanical faults and the engine and 'box seem strong!

[joyce]

hi mate i have had a 160 bhp punto gt its was quick but god i had so many probs with it. then i had a s2 escort rs turbo its was a mint car with over 200 bhp but it was getting old and i didnt have a garage to keep it in so i sold it to a mate so i still get to drive it.so the clio its an 02 reg its done 55k and its mint i had a look at 16 of them ,there is plenty of them about so shop around. i paid 4k for it and yeh its fast they do like high reves and they handel like a dream ,iam well happy with it. if it has got big miles but been looked after iam sure u wont have any major probs. good look let me no how u get on.

[p3t3]

any pics a good first mod would be a new dog bone mount from k tec . also the belts if they aint been done

[dom9]

Took mine over to JMS new premises near Uxbridge on Saturday (http://www.jmstuning.co.uk/)

James and Tom gave it a service and sorted a few niggles for me and mine is now running like a dream!

If you have any questions over service history etc with a high mileage, I would highly recommend giving those boys a visit if you are in the area.

Mine has done about 100 miles of mixed motorway and town driving since then and is averaging 38mpg and still goes like a rocket - LOVE IT!

[joyce]

thats good news mate iam glad your happy with it top cars iam from manchester took it for a blast over the tops 2 huddersfield. it pulled like a trian and would not let go in the corners,spear set of wheels and track day next

[hewlett]

Mine has done 148k, only replaced stuff through choice rather than need, the gearbox broke but not through misuse or wear but because it was refitted incorrectly. They actually last pretty well eevn with hard-ish use. I still get amazing MPG and the engine still pulls v well. I do change the oil every 5k or so and use only premium fuel. And I wish I was in Scotland with the TV&S ers...