This Clio 182 Is The Ultimate Bargain Hot Hatch

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This is Sam's Renaultsport Clio 182. He wanted a car that was both quick and, well, cheap. This car was the perfect choice then...
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[@MElekiaZ]

+Jay Simpson why buy a clio when you buy a dc5 or ep3! why???

[@lolwutjusthappened]

+MElekiaZ The price, insurance costs, more subtle styling, and though I have nothing against Hondas (or Civics), they tend to be driven by chavs (not all in the slightest, but 90% of Civic drivers I see where I am wear the most disgusting snapbacks and have the most hideous modifications. :P

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[@LeonardoValente_]

@@rhysowen5595 Ahaha

[@Marsternelle4]

Great video. He loves the car even though it isn't perfect. That rattles and the faults is what gives a car its personality

[@tomclarkeofcoventry]

Been waiting for this one! Of all the many cars I've had, supercars, classic cars, 200mph cars, my daily driver Clio 182 is the most fun of the lot!

[@scar0137]

Got a clio last year with a 1.6 16v motor, with some mostly aesthethic mods, it's not an 172 or 182 but still falling in love with it every day, even thought we don't have many places where you can push it to the edge here where since the maximum speed limit is 100 Km/h i live, it takes alot of smiles everytime i drive it 🤘😀🤘

[@BennyHarEven]

I'm 40. Just got one. Love it.

[@BennyHarEven]

Fergus Meiklejohn It's my mid-life crisis and I'll have one if I want to! :-)

[@alanmeals]

Benny Har-Even 35 going to view a black one on wednesday. Mid life crisis hear I come!

[@woodsy555]

+Benny Har-Even I'm 44 had mine nearly 3 yrs now i still love it today has much has when i bought it

[@alanmeals]

+nigel woods I bought mine. Although I bought a 172 Phase 2 which so far has cost a lot of money to run but I'm getting close to a point where the repairs have finally come to an end for a bit of peace for a bit. It's the most fun I have ever had driving. Take one of these out on a B road for the time of your life in the summertime. Never gets old. Added a KTR exhaust to mine too, which is great!...Amazing car.

[@claudiuclincu9114]

Uhh, now you're 45

[@CrampavanAdventures]

I'm getting the 172 Cup in a few months when I have saved the funds. I was looking forward to it but after seeing this video I actually can't wait!

[@TheNumber1John]

This is awesome. Do more reviews like this. Reviews of cars by the owners, real feedback of what it's like.

[@cornybeef]

I’ve had mine for ten years and I still love it every time I get in look after it and they will last

[@Schtorm_BLITZ_UNION]

Got Clio R.S. EDC 200 (2014), perfect car!

[@Jscy4662]

Incredibly good video, CT!

[@CarThrottle]

Cheers Melker, stay tuned for next week's RX-8!

[@powermos]

Hot hatches are great. Amazing fun, and cheap to run and upgrade. As an alternative to the Clio there is the Peugeot 206 RC (it also is a bit cheaper and has a nicer interior).

[@TheAmbasadaRecords]

and a bit slower with bit worse handling, so clio is better for track

[@thefattysplace]

Car Throttle Nice video, only thing I would correct you on (as a fellow 182 owner), is that the 5K kick is nothing to do with the VVT (which actually kicks in at a lot lower revs), its to do with the stock map. If you RSTuner you car, it will smooth this out by boosting what is actually a sub 5K dip. :)

[@Beverstoncastle5068]

2020, Just got one of these and it's awesome

[@alleywatson]

great to see different people on about cars, instead of the same old blah blah blogs

[@woodsy555]

absolute spot on review awesome car

[@subsilkdj]

Good video and a good car. I looked at these recently as I was downsizing from a 330 sport to save on running costs...but ended up opting for the Civic Type R for the engine, both are great cars though.

[@joseillofdez.5272]

Great video, beautiful car *thumbs up!*

[@rextetron]

One of the best cars - when it's not in the repair shop. Had mine for 6 years now, changed almost all possible parts. Cheap to buy, expensive to own. Still love it though!

[@TheWolfsting]

Enjoyed the video. I can relate with my 106 GTI :)

[@vazza7504]

Great video, boss editing. Lovely car, would like one in dark green, British racing green styles. :-)

[@mrwick7961]

actually considering buyin one of these

[@NaeJoy]

+ShaDoWhUnTeR ellis Get one! It's a punchy little rocket.

[@Nestroix]

Epic color, that really well made exhaust could scare off since it ain't rice exhaust ;)

[@ADSImagens]

I love it that serie. Really exciting.

[@alex11055]

I have a 400hp evo, now gonna buy a clio rs172 for a fun car to go hillruns, the track and daily. The evo is sometimes just too quick and put you thru dangerous speeds when going for hillruns and the track, you are just feeling too tense to enjoy the car and adrenaline pumps up a lot instead actually enjoying driving.

[@tigermoth3194]

Cool vid, and a great drivers car for around £2000. My mate has a low mileage, 2 owner E46 M3 and he's spent nearly double that on repair/maintenance bills and mods alone - but out on track days together, i have the biggest, smuggest grin ;)

[@TheButteredWand]

Picking up my clio 197 cup tomorrow :)

[@Ispharel]

Great little car :D

[@MrBallbag91]

Brilliant video

[@godzillaisnuclea123]

When looking for a hot hatch I was only really interested in the bhp but i kinda regret it now. My tuned cupra r with 260bhp isn't as fun as my mums old 172 which is an absolute hoot, sooo god in the bends

[@jan04044]

godzillaisnuclea123 how?

[@No.Handle31]

I miss my 172 cup. These were the last of the great Renault cars. They will never be seen again. I'm sad because the great times have gone.

[@FF-gg1bm]

Never had a 2.0 since I was a kid, I have just as much fun in my clio as I do in the m5😁

[@Robmlufc]

Lovely car, Sam

[@xXRoneightyXx]

nice car with many fun factor !

[@DarkAnonimOfficial]

I have 1.6 16v 107 cp mk2 clio and i'm very happy with this For me, renault make's very good car

[@fishden3791]

Great vid

[@zipper85]

He is right with the statement that you don't need a car with turbo an over 200 bhp to have fun. I got a Suzuki Ignis Sport. It is such a cheap car, in every way. But the suspension and how it drives trough corners gives me everytime a smile on my face. And all that for only 2500€ and 110 bhp.

[@geforce5700fx]

Much want ! Great car. N/A engine FTW

[@robertomadrigal7853]

I have one myself the 172 version , its a very fun car to drive , mine its in very good conditions for the moment xD but every repair it needs its a lot of money

[@0riginal835]

First! :D Great vid! I also had a Clio, but it wasn't that good.

[@markarlie7644]

Hey mate, what brake set uo are you using for track?

[@christineayres5339]

This guy is right the little 8valve 1.2 Puto engines do sound like a mini Ferrari when you thrash em , they only do 100mph top speed but are fucking fun, and Clio is a great car too, a little too refined for my liking though as i love to hear the exhaust note, Clio is too quiet. but very fast.

[@JustTahmid]

My mate has a clio and opening the passenger side window also opens the passenger door

[@Ellis01234567890]

And I had an Audi where the driver side window wouldn't go down at all and made crunching noises. Guess what I did? Fixed it. Like your mate can with his Clio.

[@UFOstar7]

I love mine :) it makes me giggle.

[@MyReice]

This guy was on TV yesterday

[@alex458897]

Guys you need to try the clio II V6 phase 2 it's an awesome car.

[@Twongz_does_anything]

Its sooooooooo expensivee😭

[@D0UBBLE]

I could copy this guy, I love the 182, and have a 1.2 fiat punto as my first car haha

[@AllThingsAutomotive97]

not a bargain on insurance though:(

[@chrismc1977]

Decent hot hatches- for me trumped by a proper DC2 Integra Type R though✅

[@chev1]

Miss my clio, don't miss the breakdowns

[@DestroPlaysMinecraft]

I have a Clio as my first car, its riddled with problems but it has personality. I may only have the cheap economical 65BHP 1.5 DCi but its a pure demon in the corners and can out accelerate a 2015 Polo

[@gon.042]

The normal Clio and the RS Clio are completely different beasts, try to find someone selling an RS near you and take it for a test drive. I have only driven the previous gen (Clio II, not Clio III), I had a 172 and loved it, I often regret selling it.

[@samsamrielly]

What lens did you shoot the interview on?

[@DubbyDominate]

My current car :)

[@usnightfox]

I'm too a proud owner of a 182 ;)

[@brianbenson578]

I have a 172 and love it, although the build quality is shockingly bad, the engine and handling are incredible for the price, Great little car :)

[@warwickstingray]

How is the build quality bad? I used mine hard and nothing ever went wrong. Every German company car I've had has been a piece of shit and made me look like I have shitty time keeping skills!!

[@rob.gr.1377]

Amazing car !!!!!!

[@roblanger6700]

had mine for 7 years now. Will never part with it. Awesome car

[@roblanger6700]

***** exactly, in fact i had the racing blue 182 when i was 21 and couldn't afford the insurance! Handed it back after 6 months it was gutting! Managed to buy a reduced one in 2007, had it ever since. Make sure you hold on to yours, its a special car :)

[@PlankGraphics]

You still got it?

[@WilliRacing]

The Renault Sport badge is from the wrong periode^^ But awesome car still *.*

[@darbyogill8383]

would this beat mk5 gri?

[@carfanatic1827]

I love my Clio 182 Cup it's got great handling and it's fast, I mean; really fast. Not sure why the acceleration is this good (I managed 0-60mph in 5.57 seconds stock)

[@Twongz_does_anything]

Thats as fast as a kpro ep3😮😮

[@seansmile]

Good car

[@tyhyhh]

we need more hatches in america

[@deanbassist01]

Good for you for being smart with a budget... i cant help but think that there are a good several different toyotas you could have gone with that would scare this thing in power performance and price...

[@svinskii]

like what, for example?

[@deanbassist01]

Celica gts, corolla xrs, corolla compressor, each of those has 175 - 190hp, they are light and handle great, and the compressor has 220hp. Then there are the 20v corollas, which are just behind in power but make up for it in lack of wieght, plus 6 speed. The mid 90s celica had options from n/a 150hp, 200hp, and turbo awd 240-265hp. Then there is a starlet, or a starlet powered tercel, with a boost controller 16psi 200hp stock everything else in a car that weighs 2000lbs - 2300lbs. Instant spool and rolling on the throttle will break tires lose with an lsd. All of the above have lsd options. He has a 2l with 175hp? That's an underwhelmed 2l.

[@rayburnburnray_klg]

Everything is dynamic lol

[@gametutorialful]

Another assumn video :D

[@CarThrottle]

Thanks Jerry, although I hope you meant "awesome"? ;)

[@gametutorialful]

Car Throttle Sure i did :)

[@GoWstingray]

175bhp? Powers in the name lol... 182. Owned one of these great cars but fell to pieces and the steering wheel melted in the sun. Did make me smile though.

[@warwickstingray]

iain Ray 182 DIN HP. 176bhp using ISO test standards and converting it to HP. 172 was 166bhp.

[@Robcatist]

warwickstingray and it’s only 176 if it’s a goodun most are less than that.

[@JaredHasNoBrain]

I miss mine :(

[@MrAnonimo0010]

What about the city golf 2007

[@quintics]

did u actually get an m5 tho

[@FakeSTi555]

TRACK DAY BROO ?

[@saenskk3]

Awesome video but nothing can make the back side of a Clio look nice. Well nothing can really make a Clio look good in general

[@samvrs]

Best of all it’s got my name on it 😂😌

[@Luckyjo21]

Actually want one so bad. Prices are going up on these as well

[@TrackItYT]

+JESUS erm, hate to break to you, they definitely aren't. PH1 172 maybe.

[@elliott1261]

VVT is basically VTec

[@TheLeathemm]

all cars breakdown, not just renaults, they are good cars but you can't judge a car just because of some problems with the brand in the past. that just being ignorant.

[@HeaganNando]

Clio power

[@michaelkennedy8573]

this guy has put 20k on it and acts like it cured his cancer with the music and backstory.. It's his favourite car up against a Fiat Punto 1.2 .... For him to actually make this video is a brass neck! Nothing wrong with being proud of your car but this delivery is just way over the top! He refreshed the suspension?? as in he changed all 4 shocks and that's his entire suspension... this guy..

[@MikedaddyO]

cute little car

[@patski123]

I wish my clio looked and performed like that.. I have a 1.2 standard mk2 phase 1 ;p I can't afford anything more at the age of 17..

[@teezafc]

yeah i had a black mk2 1,4 dynamite as my first absolutely loved it nippy little cars

[@carloszenteno7039]

I have the 182 clio trophy mmmm delicious

[@shirleyashington]

A really good fun car if you can drive ;) in real life,well built for the purpose intended. Nice tube Car throttle x.

[@marct273]

Anyone know what exhaust system is on this please? He said it's a stainless system but didn't say what make?

[@PUR3KKarma]

sounds like a yozza

[@marct273]

@@PUR3KKarma A Yozza? What the hell is one of them? Lol

[@archiedoughballs6599]

Marc Thomas an exhuast sysyem

[@E11V4NZ]

Wonder how much the insurance is for him at that age?

[@DC3Refom]

I would add 35 more bhp and getting doing 60 in 6 seconds or less

[@Angel-fz8dr]

Thumbs up for that Michael Schumacher sticker!

[@BenasTei]

I think Honda Civic type-r is a better choise. Has more power and most important better reliability and overall quality.

[@warwickstingray]

If you say so. I tracked my 172 cup and it never missed a beat.

[@christopmariami6345]

tout ça pour sa, allé rale la po don!!!!, nou ve ecoute le son, voir un 0-100

[@Anthony-eg2pj]

Would love a car like this but would cost me like 15K on insurance, ridiculous

[@bzvendas.p2651]

MUITO TOP! BRASIL

[@littleagnes960]

Small fast car!

[@ToxicRemax]

Whats the difference between 172& 182?

[@krystiancwyl6536]

more hp

[@King_Ears]

182 has a slightly wider track. The extra 10 bhp is gained through the use of a 4-2-1 manifold and different exhaust system instead of a 4-1 manifold on the 172. Had a 182 and it was awesome. If I end up getting another it'll be a 172 cup as it's the lightest of the bunch (less toys and thinner glass) and doesn't have abs or esp. The 182 trophy is nice but the posh sachs remote reservoir dampers require refurbing every once in a while which isn't cheap, plus they're very expensive to replace if needed.

[@cameronsmith2716]

I wish they sold these in america.

[@porsche911CarreraRSR]

It's sad america never got these french hatchbacks…..

[@TerminatorTX11]

Dont worry they aren't really missing out, German hatchbacks on the otherhand is were its at !

[@TerminatorTX11]

***** Thats what im saying, they never have, Germans generally make great hatches

[@christineayres5339]

Problem is these little cars lack the top end of US cars, for example a Corvette of Camaro will cruise at 150mph no problem, this Clio will only do 137 and run out of puff, where as US cars will do 200 easy

[@Robcatist]

ive got a 182 cup, tad lighter than the one above. had it for the last 6 years they really are bargain of the century plus 40 mpg.But at £13500 for a 140mph car when new Mr Renault cut some big corners, mines now on its third set of brakes anything that lasts 50000 miles on any other car only lasts 30000 on the little clio!!!

[@xxpug_unicornxx184]

Brakes are comsumables lol three sets is nothing on a car that age plus thses cars dont tend to get driven bye a granny, hence you wear through discs and pads quicker. Same for any car really.

[@clio2rsminicup]

The Renault Sport Clio 2 RS, all versions phase 1 (2000-2001) or 2 (2001-2004) or 3 (2004-2006), or how beat (for one example ^^) a Honda Type R on roads and tracks (and more the road or the track will be tortuous more this is the case) with a car 2-3 times cheaper than an Honda Type R on the used car market :-)

[@clio2rsminicup]

+WULDNAHKEST Don't speak about that you don't know. You are not in your movie or in your dreams but in the real life there. My Clio 2 RS1 is more of 15 years old now, he run all the month in trackdays and it is not to walk, 165,000 km in this regime, and it is 100% full stock engine since its birth. its cost is not highter than a Honda Type R by the way and by far ! Especially in Europe and in France where its parts are easy to find !!! PS : And I have a second Renault, for everydays, which run everyday in the city and for my job, a little ^^ Super5 Five 1991, 25 years old, 1.1L CLEON engine, indestructible with his training in chain, 250,000 km and 100% full stock except, the cylinder head gasket, 4 motor candles, a hose of the cooling system and the two front suspension in 25 years... So yes stop your joke and speak about that you know but not about your dreams or your stereotypes from noobs...

[@malikalkaheel9184]

Turbo gives turbo lag

[@rpw2003]

It's funny how so many people are buying German hot hatches like the amg a45s now. Incredibly dull, no involvement. Missing out on cars that are involving like this. My friend has an amg a45 and it's forever going back to the dealership. I laugh that people still think German cars are reliable. Every car I see broken down is German. It's like the iPhone. Just think it's great as it's expensive and good for their status but in fact it pretty rubbish.

[@spessarterlandei]

michael schuhmacher sticker :3

[@jacknadam2k10]

my dad had a 172 cup