For sale: 2005 (182) II RS Clio Renault
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Body numbers can also assist in identifying a Series 1.5 E-type. The Series 1.5 inherited the same rules as applied to the late Series 1 (4.2l) cars in terms of body number format. Unfortunately, however, we have not been able to confirm the specific range of body numbers that were applied to the Series 1.5 cars. Nonetheless, the body number format for the Series 1.5 should conform to the below rules:
| Body style | Body number format |
| Open two seater | 4E followed by a 4-digit body number (starting at 1001) |
| Fixed head coupe | 4E followed by a 5-digit body number (starting at 20001) |
| 2+2 fixed head coupe | 4E followed by a 5-digit body number (starting at 50001) |
Body number location:
The body number can be found in several locations (each is further described in the images):
1. Stamped into the vehicle's data plate.
2. Embossed on a small plate/tag riveted into the body. On a Series 1.5, this is usually located on the panel behind the rear licence plate. The number will be stamped into a small plate riveted to the body.
3. Stamped into the bonnet of the car, on the forward support brace.
4. Hand written in multiple locations: This may include the rear hatch (behind the trim), right or left front firewall, top of picture frame (above the fan), behind the instrument cluster and underside of the dash-pad. There may be additional locations, as this was simply a number written on parts to assist in allocating them to the correct body.
Vehicle location
Australia , NSW , Soringwood
Since we're on a bit of a run with French cars, I thought it was about time that I added one of the most popular hot hatches to the register, the Clio 182. Whenever trawling forums to find out what people think of the 206 GTi, everyone says forget it and get one of these instead. I do love a bit of French Racing Blue, and this has to be the best colour they were available in :).
This Clio II RS (180) was advertised in the Blue Mountains, near Sydney Australia in September 2022. The asking price at the time was $9,500, and we don't think that's too bad if you're looking for one with low Ks and fairly well kept. There appears to be some minor hail damage on the roof - but paint-less dent removal might be possible. Owner quite upfront about that damage, but noted that the car was otherwise very well maintained, and had its cam belt changed at 70,000km.
A bit about the Renault II RS 182: It's a competitor to early super compact hot hatches such as the 206 GTi, and perhaps also the Satria GTi, Civic Type R, Polo GTi, among others.. These Renault's seem to enjoy a very good reputation. They have approx. 134kw (heaps of power for a tiny car..)