1.2 Authentique over 16v

[R33C3]

I've got a 1.2 Authentique, however I was thinking of selling it to buy a 51 plate 16v 1.2 (something a bit newer)

However is there much difference in performance?

Thanks in advance

 

[davebem]

A little bit. You will find you dont need a big run up on steep hills so much. tbh if you want to feel any difference and want to spend a bit more try searching for a 1.4 16v or a dci80.

 

[Redler]

tbh my 1.2 16v is nothing to rave about performance wise. i think your better off buying the dci or a 1.4 1.6
the 16v does have a nicer interior and several smaller toutches over the authentique

 

[Brett]

How much newer can a 51 plate ph2 be? only 1 year max.

If i was you I would 100% change it for a dci 80, lots of torque and a genuine 55-60mpg.

I regret not getting one tbh should have waited for a decent one and got it. I'm no diesel fan by any stretch of the imagination however anything less than a 1.6 16v in a hatchback and you would be far better off with a diesel as much as it pains me to admit.

 

[R33C3]

Ah right, how much can you pick up a dci 80 for roughly?

 

[Hutchie]

How much newer can a 51 plate ph2 be? only 1 year max.

If i was you I would 100% change it for a dci 80, lots of torque and a genuine 55-60mpg.

I regret not getting one tbh should have waited for a decent one and got it. I'm no diesel fan by any stretch of the imagination however anything less than a 1.6 16v in a hatchback and you would be far better off with a diesel as much as it pains me to admit.

at least you havent got the 60bhp clio

the 1.2 8v sucks

no power
fuel consumption is rubbish

i cant think of a pro

its just crap,

ohh i suppose the electronic steering rack is good for town driving but its not just the base model that have that either is it

hutchie

 

[R33C3]

Think that's what I got lol, 51 plate 1.2.

 

[jamescolli]

Thats what i've got it really is 1.pooooo

 

[Dan D]

Ah right, how much can you pick up a dci 80 for roughly?

I got my 03 plate dci 80 with only 20k miles on the clock for £4500. Spanking fresh condition. You can pick up them for cheaper than that though. 3k+

Then re-map it

The torque makes it so fun to drive

 

[R33C3]

Umm, havnt thought about a diesel before.

Not sure what to do, look for a 1.4, keep my 1.2 and modify it or get a dci 80.

Choices!

Also what litre is that? Would the insurance rape me for something like that?

 

[kie1an]

i used to have a 1.2 16v and my mate had and still does have a 1.2 8 v and tbh i could always overtake him with ease . dont forget mine was stripped an awful lot but even if it wasnt im sure it still would have been the same story . i drove my mates punto 1.2 8v the other day !! completely gutless , it just has nothing to give at all

 

[Dan D]

The dci 80 is insurance group 4 i think so it's not too high at all. It's a 1.5 turbo. Tax is £35 for the year! due to emissions

 

[R33C3]

Well I pay 1,600 for a 1.2 lol.

Why are most, like 99.9% of 1.4 clios autos lol!

 

[Ed]

Nothing wrong with an Authentique! It gets you from a to b!

 

[R33C3]

Yeah granted, but i've had mine nearly a year and I want something faster, keep for a while.

 

[Marky_]

No point imo.

It'll hardly be noticeable.

 

[R33C3]

Right, on another note..

Whats the std rim sizes on a clio?

Does anyone know good places to look for nice rims?