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Course not
. Private runaway and all.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwnmT41fyNA
Thats a 0-100 run in mine, without revving it fully because hadn't had it long and figured it out at that point. Would be slightly quicker now imo.
306 GTI-6
I bought a 2003 plate last month with 27,000 miles on the clock. Very nice, not driven the 1.2s but when i see one it does appear to have more body roll than mine when cornering, and mine is def faster.
Suspension seems harsh on mine comapred to my mates Leon Cupra though.
But very impressed with it. Recommend getting one mate.
Suspension seems harsh on mine comapred to my mates Leon Cupra though.
But very impressed with it. Recommend getting one mate.
PM Al, he went from 1.6 to 1.2!
Hey i went from a 1.2 '99 clio to the 1.6 16v a few months ago and they dont feel like the same car one bit to me! for one my old was a grande and new a dynamic so the seat hold you so much tighter which is great for when you look down at the speedo! mine hates sitting at 30mph though!! speed wise it takes some getting used to at 1st. put my foot down to over take and with out trying got a bit close to the back ends of the car infront. i love mine!
speed wise it takes some getting used to at 1st. put my foot down to over take and with out trying got a bit close to the back ends of the car infront. i love mine!
Pep
ClioSport Club Member
M2,XJS,S1000RR
the insurance for a 172 is £5k, whereas this is £916!!
plus it will do me until I qualified next year, then ill be getting something a bit more insane than a 172 i hope!
it will be fast enough to last me, im just a bit bored of the 1.2 16v now, want some more oomph!
plus it will do me until I qualified next year, then ill be getting something a bit more insane than a 172 i hope!
it will be fast enough to last me, im just a bit bored of the 1.2 16v now, want some more oomph!
IMO do the jump or don't bother the Hp isn't that huge anyway.
306 GTI-6
IMO its not just a matter of paying a bit extra to buy a 1*2, its the extra insurance and running costs as well.
i couldnt have afforded the 1*2 but the 1.6 was within my grasp and provided a better package than the 1.2
still, each to his own.
But you will notice the difference over the 1.2.
Incidentally, what are you thinking of getting when you are qualified?
i couldnt have afforded the 1*2 but the 1.6 was within my grasp and provided a better package than the 1.2
still, each to his own.
But you will notice the difference over the 1.2.
Incidentally, what are you thinking of getting when you are qualified?
Pep
ClioSport Club Member
M2,XJS,S1000RR
to be honest im not too sure, but will be on a fair whack so something silly is in order, will only be 19 though so i reckon i will end up getting something when im 21 instead.
im liking the sounds of a superchraged DC5!
or an S15 with a couple of power increases!
i want osmething that you dont see everyday, a bit special.
im liking the sounds of a superchraged DC5!
or an S15 with a couple of power increases!
i want osmething that you dont see everyday, a bit special.
I dont want to put you off if you've made your mind up already, you'll enjoy the 1.6, they are good cars (I own one and I'm pleased with it) but if it's only a case of 2 more years it might make more sense to save up all that extra you'll spend on insurance etc and put it towards getting the ideal car then while running around in (what is already) a fairly decent motor.
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
i wouldnt bother, i went from my 1.2 16v to my 172 and to me it doesnt feel THAT much faster, it handles really well, but so do standard 1.2 16v's so even at that its not a night and day difference.
when i go back and take my 1.2 a blast it doesnt feel slow, i only notice the lack of torque, i still find it fine for overtaking etc.
when i go back and take my 1.2 a blast it doesnt feel slow, i only notice the lack of torque, i still find it fine for overtaking etc.
Well seeing as your set on one I'll give you an honest reveiw of mine.
I think the clio's 1.6 likes to be driven, as another post suggested they are not really as happy around town as a 1.2, they sit on a motorway much better and the fuel economy is very good even at 70.
I find mine is more than adequate performance wize and although it naturally isnt as quick as a 1*2 it wont struggle even if you are carrying 3 or 4 passengers on hills. It pulls cleanly in all gears at anything above 1.5k revs and the engine sounds really quite good after about 4k revs for a 4 cylinder.
A fairly light car like the clio with a 1.6 engine means that you cant feel the weight of the car much on acceleration or on hills. Some small engined or heavier cars I've driven feel like you're carrying a dead weight even before you've filled seats with people or the boot with stuff, I've not noticed this to be a problem in my 1.6.
Suspension is good
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0yZlc9-KiOA&mode=related&search=
Ignor the start (unless you can understand the language) but the handling tests about half way in are quite interesting (professional driver), kicking up back wheel and even airbourne at 1 point.
I think the clio's 1.6 likes to be driven, as another post suggested they are not really as happy around town as a 1.2, they sit on a motorway much better and the fuel economy is very good even at 70.
I find mine is more than adequate performance wize and although it naturally isnt as quick as a 1*2 it wont struggle even if you are carrying 3 or 4 passengers on hills. It pulls cleanly in all gears at anything above 1.5k revs and the engine sounds really quite good after about 4k revs for a 4 cylinder.
A fairly light car like the clio with a 1.6 engine means that you cant feel the weight of the car much on acceleration or on hills. Some small engined or heavier cars I've driven feel like you're carrying a dead weight even before you've filled seats with people or the boot with stuff, I've not noticed this to be a problem in my 1.6.
Suspension is good
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0yZlc9-KiOA&mode=related&search=
Ignor the start (unless you can understand the language) but the handling tests about half way in are quite interesting (professional driver), kicking up back wheel and even airbourne at 1 point.
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
hmmm 172's arnt too bad on insurance! mine is only £300 more than my 1.2!
thanks for posting that links & it great. I understand what he talking about:approve:
They are awesome car & great fun to drive. That model is the faster non rs clio ever made & the lighter. I'm not making this up!! I hear that somewhere back in 1999 or 2000 in renault newletter, I think I still got it around somewhere.
I still love my car atm!
Thats TPFT though and with every quote i've done at the cheapest point its twice the money i'm paying now.
Shed.
i was contemplating it tbh. Im not sure what to do now seeing as i have diffuicult parents. I can either wait untill next year to get my dad's colt, and by which time i have the opportunity to give them my car as a PX on a new one, and mebeh a bit of cash.
Or i can wait till november and sellmine and put the cash towards a 1.6.
Kinda thinking i should take the colt for a year or so untill im 20 and have a big save - only a 1.1L so insurance wont be too hefty, by which time i will be able to get reasonable insurance on a 172 and depending on my circumstances i might buy one. I can also mod the colt, ie - resit the exhaust, lower it and get some spacers on the back wheels. only a 1.1 but it does sound the dog's b****cks, its slow but it does have it's advantages.....like £100 tax, cheap insurance, and high MPG, very very high for a petrol.
TBH the insurance is the same for me. sounds like your 19, or even 18. Why not wait till your 20 or somehting and then make the jump to the 172. Its a long way off but give it some time and youll be glad you waited. Trouble is by the time im 20 i might want somehitng else. Like the colt CZ3 only with a 1.5, mabeh a 1,5 turbo.
182 Clio
Course not
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwnmT41fyNA
Thats a 0-100 run in mine, without revving it fully because hadn't had it long and figured it out at that point. Would be slightly quicker now imo.
lol like the vid mate how did you do it? looks quick aswell
Shed.
Course not
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwnmT41fyNA
Thats a 0-100 run in mine, without revving it fully because hadn't had it long and figured it out at that point. Would be slightly quicker now imo.
lol like the vid mate how did you do it? looks quick aswell
yeah tis a bit fast. for a 1.6.....
Was that at the airfield ?
Tweaked Leon Cupra R
Time is ticking mate.. if she doesnt go soon she gets the wheels n filter split off it and traded in.. Going to have a look at a car today so hurry sell yours!
Tweaked Leon Cupra R
Mercedes C Class Sport
whaat??
