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If you’re interested guys - picked this up today and said goodbye to my Clio 220. I really like it!

Thanks for all your feedback - I think I read that article and it does suggest that the Sport chassis is better for roads. I do know what you mean about the resale though - at first, I wasn’t even entertaining the 280s; let alone one without the cup chassis. I just don’t want to be underwhelmed...

Hi everyone. I posted a while back about your opinions on different cars - I’ve decided (I think) that I’m going to stick with Renault and go for a 280 but with the normal ‘sport’ chassis - anyone got any experience with these? I did have a look for a Megane RS website but they seemed pretty...

Hi guys. I posted a couple of months ago regarding selling my Clio to get something faster but I’ve decided to stick with the Clio for at least another year. Just wondering if you know anyone that does any tuning? I live in the Black Country. My old Fiesta ST had the MP215 remap and was great...

I’ve had a Clio Trophy 220 for four years. Out of the things I like/dislike about it; the ride isn’t one of them. I find it quite comfortable and it’s surprisingly ‘soft’ considering how much grip you have got. Running costs are decent too considering the power on tap. Easy to drive too -...

Thanks for these replies; my email didn’t notify me. I wasn’t aware of those tax implications, I’ll have to look into them. I tend to buy cars 6-12 months old to save on the initial costs. I agonised over the Clio because I was worried about the gearbox failing - now I’m worried about boot...

Hi all. I hope you are well. It’s been a while since I’ve been on here (I have been happy with my car :). Anyway, I currently have a Clio RS trophy 220. 16 plate with about 27k miles. TBH, all my worries about the gearbox were unfounded. It’s had literally no issues other than needing it’s...

That is expensive. Is there no way I can get them 'custom made' or do you think it is worth paying the extra money for the official ones?

Hello everybody. Can anyone direct me towards some 'proper' mats for the above car? It's got standard Clio mats in at the moment that look a bit naff. I have come across some on the web but they seemed very expensive. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. I'm also after a dash cam...

Went out today - don't know what road it was in Shropshire but I think I started to fall in love for the Clio. I would say the 220 is better than the ST 215. I had it in semi auto but in Sport (race with no traction control is a bit much personally) and it was brilliant. Much more confidence...

I don't think I have the RS monitor then :( My old job was 30 miles per day round trip so I'll probably be better off fuel wise but still a little disappointing - I thought it would be more efficient with the auto gearbox. Oh well. Do you guys use any particular wax? It's black and I want to try...

Hello everyone. Been a couple more weeks with the Clio and getting used to it. I don't think I have the RS monitor, or if I do I don't know how to find it. Fuel consumption isn't amazing, getting 28mpg to and from work (about 7/8 miles 1/3 motorway, 1/3 dual carriageways, 1/3 side streets with...

Hello everyone. Been a couple more weeks with the Clio and getting used to it. I don't think I have the RS monitor, or if I do I don't know how to find it. Fuel consumption isn't amazing, getting 28mpg to and from work (about 7/8 miles 1/3 motorway, 1/3 dual carriageways, 1/3 side streets with...

Sooo, I picked up the car yesterday. It sticks to the road so well. More confidence inspiring than my ST 215. Not sure if it's the tyres or the car itself but a spin in the damp last night was so much fun. Still getting used to the auto clutch though and the car cuts out at the traffic lights...

Black, the same as yours! Sure it's got different alloys though... the advert has gone down off auto trader so I can't check. What is the standard kit? I should have probably checked all this before I bought it. Sure it had satnav and rear camera; it didn't have leather seats I know that much.

He was just slagging Renaults off more generally to be honest. He reckoned that I would be leaving a gap in front of me to avoid rear ending someone... Do you use the paddles much? or are they just a 'toy'?

I've stopped worrying as much now. It's having the wheels sorted and that scratch I mentioned and should be ready for me to 'inspect' on Monday. Then, just to get them to put it through the garage to check it over and do a service. The guy selling it me said that 'according to the online...

Also, the dealership (Renault Birmingham) is closing down - not sure if that's why the price is so good.

Yeah I will ask about the allignment. I would hope it would still be on its first set of tyres so they should be Michelins - is this something I should query? As for my clutch concern, I think it's because it is a 'consumable' part that isn't covered by warranty (or am I wrong?). TBH, other than...

Thank you for all of your replies. I have noticed other 220s, but this is the cheapest by a few hundred pounds. I phoned the dealership today and asked to speak to the guy who owned the car before - bit OTT but I wanted to put my mind at rest. He said it's his third RS, he never used the paddles...

Hi everybody. Recently, I had my Fiesta ST Mountune stolen and I have put a deposit down on a Clio Trophy 220. It is used and has about 5K on the clock. Since I have done this though I have been worrying about the previous owner. Three alloys were curbed and there was a scratch on the rear...

Thanks for the advice e but I couldn't drive a Skoda, just got a phobia and think people would take the piss; not that I should care what other people think. I had a girlfriend a while back who purchased a brand new bottom of the range Skoda Fabia and I just couldn't understand why. I think I...

Yeah they are 1.4 TSI super and turbo charged. This car making 200 BHP was a Saxo VTS or something similar though if my memory serves me correctly. My Mrs is desperate for me to get a FR Leon but that worries me - what is she planning for those back seats. I mentioned I test drove a fiesta ST...

I never looked at it that way just thought car manufacturers would want the fastest, most powerful model available. People talk of improved fuel consumption though and thought they would go for that. Depends how quick he refuels I suppose!!! Hopefully still be fast. The quickest car I have ever...

Hahahahahaha, 'improved' I read somewhere about a guy who was claiming his car puts out nearly 200BHP on a dyno (something tht measures power I presume) and someone commented 'the Nurburgring probably added 30BHP' funny man! Another thing I don't get is all this remapping people talk of. If a...

I can't buy anything until my insurance rrenewal comes through with 3 years no claims. About a month away I reckon. I live in Wednesbury in the West Mids - close to Walsall, West Brom, Dudley etc. The Ibizas are sexy and way fast enough for me accordin to the figures. The DSG will also make me...

They are nice looking and supposed to be pretty quick. I Will have about 8 cash and the rest will be interest free credit card. My limit is 10 though in all honesty

Hahaha. My Mrs can't drive but said she would never have a lift off me again if I got a VXR, but the triangle exhausts are sexy!!! The Polo GTIs are too expensive Couldn't drive a Skoda BUT really like the Ibiza Cupras It is just a toss up between Ibiza Cupra, 197/200 or Leon FR diesel...

Had a look at the 175 but was never a fan of that Megane shape although they do get good reviews. The 172/182 s look smart but they are the same shape as my current Clio and I have had problem after problem as of recent. Thinking newer car will give me more piece of mind. Really don't understand...