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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/214464/hot_renault_twingo.html Looks quite funky - not sure about the projected £12,500.00 price though. It would have to be seriously good to justify that, even when discounts are applied.

As per title - anyone on here?

Just as I was leaving the car park yesterday morning, I saw it parked up on about the 3rd level. Have seen it previously coming out of Drayton as well. Press car? Or pre-production tester? It's still a couple of months off launch I think...

As per title, yesterday morning.

As title, heading past Tescos towards motorway about 7.30ish. Also, baked bean 182 on the dual carriageway from Oxford to Woodstock (possible folowed by a black 197?)

Last night, in the car park outside the cinema. Anyone?

Right, I reckon everyone on Cliosport should get on here and have a go. http://www.ecurie25quiz.co.uk/start.html I've started us as a group under Cliosport.net. I think that anyone who gets above 75% goes into a draw - not sure if there's a seperate one for groups, but it's worth a try :)

Yesterday morning, was in the car park. Also saw another one going over the crossroads at Hopcrofts Holt.

Parked up on Oxford Road - there's a house a little bit further out than JayBee that always seems to be changing cars (usually for something a bit 'trendy'). I reckon it must be a motor journalist or something. Any one else in Banbo noticed this? Greg

Hi all, Is the boot floor in the 172 the same as all other Clios? Mines falling apart so I'm going to replace - just wanted to make sure I don't need a model specific one. Cheers all.

Hello all, Just a little shameless plug for my (work in progress) website with some of my recent pics - prompted by a recent trip to Ace Cafe. The pictures are a bit small I'm afraid, as I'm currently struggling for online storage! http://uk.geocities.com/gregbrbr/ Would like to hear any...

Hi all, I reckon I've got a rear right puncture on my 172 - anyone got any idea what a tyre fitter might charge for a repair (assuming it's repairable)? Cheers

Ok, I've seen a girl coming the other when I come into Banbury in the morning and she seems to have a different car evey day - I've seen a liquid yellow 182, a Trophy and now a Cherry Red (or was it flame red?) Mk1 172 - aren't these really rare? Has anyone else seen her, or am I going mad...

Hello all, Was down at Ace Cafe with my Dad for a Porsche breakfast meet last weekend. Got a few of the pictures online and just thought you might like to have a look: http://uk.geocities.com/gregbrbr/porsche.html Greg

Saw you the other morning heading out Drayton/Wroxton way - did you previously have a Liquid Yellow 182...?

Near BGN school (can't remember the road name). Also, silver Ph-quick being washed down near Thorpe Way ind. estate.

Afternoon all, Anyone seen the Clio 'advert' on this month's sniffpetrol? Absolute genius. I love sniffpetrol. (sorry if this is a repost). Greg

On my way through Banbury to work today saw: Black 182 (heading towards Thorpe Way), Flame Red 172 (near JayBee motors), Megane 225 (opposite Banatynes gym), Blue 182 (Adderbury crossroads). Also saw a baked bean 182 parked up on South Bar last night. Anyone on here?

When I'm easing off the power but not braking (for example when approacing traffic light/ junction in town), I get a really loud metallic rattle coming from my 172. This is generally from 2000-2750 revs and only occurs when easing off, not during accelaration. It sounds like somthing thin a...

Morning all, I've recently noticed that my brakes don't seem to be biting as early on the pedal travel as they used, so thought I'd check the fluid level as I had new pads 4 months ago. However, having check where the level indicator should be (according to the handbook), I seem to be...

Hey all, Any one know if front suspension on a 172 can become - i.e. not connected to the bodywork (or wherever it attaches) tightly? My suspension doesn't feel like it's doing a very good job on rough roads, but it seems to be ok when I test it whilst the car's stationary. Are there any...

As above, liquid gold with black bonnet. I'm sure I've seen it on here before (Bubbles?)

How does everyone feel about the ride quality of their 172's (those still standard)? I'm trying to gauge opinion, as I still don't think mine feels right - it's as though it reacts to bumps in the road that aren't there sometimes. Do you think your 172 rides better or worse than an average...

Morning all, Just a quick one - has anyone else found the their right rear wheel arch has rubbed a bit. I noticed it the other day on mine when I was having a nose under the back of the car, and it's worn right through in 1 point (sorry, no picture available). The hand brake pulls the rear...

FInally got round to reading latest copy of evo - did anyone else notice the Clio 197 in their 'Million Pound Garage' feature? I think it was Jonathan Palmer who chose it, which has got to count for something with all you 197 haters ;)

In November my 172's going to be 5 years old. Now from everything I've seen on the servicing schedule's I guess I'm going to need the cambelt doing :cry: What other things's are going to need doing? Should I just be having the full 70K service done, even though it's only done about 30K...

Morning all, Right, I've thought for ages that my ride quality is rubbish, even on what appear to be smooth roads. The car's been into Renault, who took it out (probably to thrash it) and got it on the lift, but said there's nothing wrong. Can't see any snapped springs or leaking dampers. I...

Just had a quick look at the Renaultsport 197 specs, and it comes with a speed limiter (as standard!). Genius...... Actually, these days it's probably actually quite useful.

Is this a standard fit niggle? My steering wheel seems to have a bit of play in it when you turn, so doesn't turn the front wheels straight away when you turn it - most noticable when not moving forwards... There also sounds (or feels) like there's a little 'knock' just after I turn the wheel...

Just checked for a quote online with Tesco, and their registration checking thing threw out my car as a bottom of the range 1.2! At first I thought I'd just got a really good quote for my 172 :D So, is this just their website being a bit stupid and only picking up on it being a Renault, or...