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Dont want to get it shafted? Dont bother then :p Really though, i've never seen the point in this, but thats just me.

Mine does it. I've subconciously learned just to be a bit slower putting it in first.

I dont understand why people keep whinging about the high cruising RPM. Its a hot hatch, not a Merc, FFS :D BTW, looks well in silver.

Nice to see a review from someone who owns the car rather than a test drive review. Things that would put me off, from what your saying, is the fuel economy. I generally always drive hard, and would probably do even more so in the 197 since its such a peaky motor. From what you are saying, it...

Not sure really, up to about 90 or 100 or so, that looks about right to me. Seems to start accelerating at about an indicated 47-48 in 2nd (probably 45 genuine). Then to reach an indicated 105 (maybe a genuine 100) takes around 15-16 secs. Admittedly i didnt sit there with a stop watch, but...

Did ya get the reg number? If you did, I would report it to the police and his company. If nothing go done then, i'd wreck his car for that. Takes the piss that someone tries their best to wipe you out and then gives you abuse for it.

Thing is, even the Mk V Golf GTI is more fuel efficient than the clio! :o Its also faster, better built, likely to be more reliable and will definitely be worth a lot more come selling time. I have to admit given the choice, i'd definitely go for the Golf of the two cars. But TBH, i think most...

As much as i respect the clio v6, it would have to be the VXT for me too. Neither car is practical, and the VXT is almost the cheapest route to supercar performance.

Already been discussed on here somewhere... but dont you think 16.2 secs as they claim the Mini does 0-100 is a little on the ambitious side for a 1200 kg car with 175 bhp? Methinks they've got that wrong, or that Mini has been remapped. No way will a 175 bhp car that weighs as much as that...

Hmm, i gather none of you get stuck in city centre traffic jams with any regularity then? I only get about 27 - 28 MPG out of my 182, but i do drive it hard at every opportunity, and it spends a lot of time in jams. As such, i still regard that as an impressive figure. Some of the big heavy...

WHat colour is your car. I think white wheels suit certain colours more than others. I would reckon white wheels would look good on a white or silver car, but i'm not sure about other colours. The car above looks ok, but it wouldnt personally be my choice for that particular car. I think gold...

Cant say mine ever has :S

I enjoy the ride of my 182. Gives plenty of feedback, but isnt really that harsh at all for a hot hatch. It is pretty hard compared to my old Golf Mk2 GTI, that had very good ride for a hot hatch. However, compared to some other cars, which have back breaking suspension the clio is fine.

Personally i dont mind the driving position. Could be better yes, but i dont find it too bad. I have my seat on the lowest position and adopt a fairly "laid back" angle, i.e. not upright, but reclined back a bit. I find that gives the perception of sitting lower, and for me at least, feels more...

Probably more reason B than A, to be honest. I had no problems with lack of ABS, traction control, or ESP (or even airbags and probably side impact bars as well) on my old Mk2 Golf GTI.

I'd like to know this as well, although i personally am happy with the stock setup, but its not going to last forever, and i wouldnt mind a bit of lowering when the time comes.

Well, its started. Spotted today on the Scotswood Road in newcastle, a 172 Cup that appears to have spun off the road, and backwards into a traffic light. Car looks as if it probably was a write off. Hope whoever it was is ok.

Well ok then... this is my last reply to this thread, and hopefully, to any other of these inane threads, but i'll let you ponder that for moment. First, forget about the CTR, its NOT in the same size class as the Clio, nor was it really in the same price class, given that its OTR price was...

ad is that all you can say because i have my opinion that you happen to disagree, that its usual rubbish. Is it the fact that you have owned a few various cars and paid a fiver towards this place make your opinion more worthwhile than mine or anyone elses? No need to answer that BTW i think we...

So now its your turn to swing a keyboard shaped handbag? ;)

Takes one to know one ;)

Cheers, you too sir.

^ Meh

Yes but as I have said till i am blue in the face here, i offered my opinions. The OP asked for opinions, i gave mine, simple as really. I'm sure i've said the CTR is a good car at least 3 times in this thread, just that its not my favourite. However, people seem to be choosing to overlook that.

LMFAO me in a rage mate. Hardly. I am sat here with a bottle of red wine and am very chilled out and calm. I just think that you are a very silly young man. I dont see why you have such a problem with me stating a CTR is not as much fun to drive as a clio. That is my opinion, but you seem to...

Incidentally people, i cannot believe that i am being flamed on a clio forum for having a positive opinion on a clio of all things. Isnt anyone going to stick up for me here :D

Actually there is plenty of other hot hatches i rate besides the clio. I never actually at any point said the CTR was bad, it just leaves me cold. I like the Williams. I like the Saxo VTS and 106 GTI. I like the 306 GTI-6 and Rallye. I like the 205 GTI. I like the original and Mk2 Golf GTIs. Its...

Like what? I see you have 77 posts. Do you just hang around here so you can argue in defence of your precious car. I am not so sad that i would hang around a CTR forum in case one of you lot slags clios off, no doubt, with the same misguided shite that you accuse me of. So come on boy, what...

Do I talk rubbish? What rubbish have I talked? My opinions are rubbish now are they? You are the one talking rubbish mate, by having a go at me for having my opinion. OK so it won what car award of the year. Its been many years since i read that mag, but its hardly a performance car...

If you think i am one of the biggest jokes on the forum, i think you need to get out more! Your car might have spent more time in the dealers than with you, but mine hasnt. Yes its had niggles, but to be honest, they dont stress me out to the same degree as the niggles in your car obviously...