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28-02-10, 11:20 AM
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Location: Ashford, Kent
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I'd do the swap personally...
The 172 is known to have a few minor electrical gremlins, but as long as you don't feed or water them they're alright!
If I wasn't just about to get the cambelt done on my derv I'd get rid of it tomorrow.. Can't really justify spending out and then getting shot straight away
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28-02-10, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Scottish borders
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I've always liked the 172. If you think it's a good deal mate ... go for it. Proper pocket rocket they are. If you don't need a 4 door - Do it.
Just make sure it's not a dog and that's why you're getting what appears to be a good deal.
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28-02-10, 03:29 PM
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Location: Ashford, Kent
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Actually, just thought... Don't do it if it's blue with white stripes!!!
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28-02-10, 03:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Originally Posted by will-w
Actually, just thought... Don't do it if it's blue with white stripes!!!
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No no no ....... DO it if it's got Viper stripes .... They make them go well fast innit
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28-02-10, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Clydebank, Glasgow
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Originally Posted by Dan1971
No no no ....... DO it if it's got Viper stripes .... They make them go well fast innit
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theres dan down with the kids:P put rover 400 handles on it it wont break then theyre much stronger, id prefer a zs over a clio, but you could get the clio and sell it with money in your pocket, but there surely is a reason he wants to sell it
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28-02-10, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Strood, Kent
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Is it the 172 Cup version? That is a nice motor and very quick and light.
But I would rather keep the zed for looks, handling and they are so much fun to drive, they do have there problems like every road car does, I think you will regret selling your ZS
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01-03-10, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Livingston
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My girlfriend had one when they were first launched, the biggest pile of French cr*p I've ever has the torture of living with. Power was pathetic, most of interior fell apart at some point and the bits that didn't rattled from day 1
and don't get me started on the electrical faults. I was on first name terms with the RAC man he was here that often because it refused to start/unlock/move
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01-03-10, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: bournemouth
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Originally Posted by Maxxed_Ross
My girlfriend had one when they were first launched, the biggest pile of French cr*p I've ever has the torture of living with. Power was pathetic, most of interior fell apart at some point and the bits that didn't rattled from day 1
and don't get me started on the electrical faults. I was on first name terms with the RAC man he was here that often because it refused to start/unlock/move
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Thats a don't do it then???
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01-03-10, 12:12 PM
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Take it for a long test drive before committing yourself. Compare the two and if you still feel that way then 'go'
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01-03-10, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: West Sussex
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If you're getting rid of a ZS because of reliability/build quality issues, then a Clio is not a logical step. Just buy jap and get it over with!
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