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Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Speak to the Swiss guy who just picked up the new 200 black and white after owning a trophy. If they still made the trophy new i would own one over my 200 as they are one of the best cliosbut with a warrenty the 200 wins hands down for me!
Gorms
Or Matt Wills he currently owns both.
Tough one for me, I'd probably go for the trophy TBH and pocket the change.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
I've also heard it's a thirsty bus compared to the 172-82.
Clio 200 Cup
First two tanks fulls I did nearly 1000 miles on a trip between Ipswich and Lyon in France, the trip said 33mpg but in reality on the fill up and calculate it was actually 34.5mpg. The trip computer has not been accurate in favour of the car once (now on 2200 miles), although it is pretty close.
It could be I never use the car for short journeys, I walk to work and whenever it gets used it's usually a minimum of 10 miles :approve:
It could be I never use the car for short journeys, I walk to work and whenever it gets used it's usually a minimum of 10 miles :approve:
Nice one, so in reality the figures you quoted are effectivley the best you'll ever get with relaxed driving to and from a long distance location. 34 on that is a little thirsty.
However, if I was doing f**k all miles it wouldn't be a problem as imo they; look great, go well, lovley little touchs like the yellow rev counter, handle brilliantly, great brakes!
Just it's hard to justify, well it was for me as it was £14k for a 200 and £7k for the T. I'm sure the 200 is better in alot of ways but not twice as good, in value terms. It would also be alot more expensive to run which was an off putter.
Also, if the 200 purchase and running costs are achievable then maybe you could look wider afield like a R26 or Focus RS mk1. I think the 200's stats push it into competition of alot of other cars.
However, if I was doing f**k all miles it wouldn't be a problem as imo they; look great, go well, lovley little touchs like the yellow rev counter, handle brilliantly, great brakes!
Just it's hard to justify, well it was for me as it was £14k for a 200 and £7k for the T. I'm sure the 200 is better in alot of ways but not twice as good, in value terms. It would also be alot more expensive to run which was an off putter.
Also, if the 200 purchase and running costs are achievable then maybe you could look wider afield like a R26 or Focus RS mk1. I think the 200's stats push it into competition of alot of other cars.
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Well, it'll only really cost you if you decide to sell it within the 2-8 year period. Keep if for long enough and it's a cost you can justify as it will level out and if you put the loss over the period it should be fairly reasonable. I think 1k a year is "reasonable".
Crappy work hire car
Who buys a hot hatch for fuel efficiency?! Thing is, no 172/182 is going to look as good as a 197 or 200 - sure they might look OK now, but what about in 2 years time? Also, the 1*2's I've been in haven't felt as solid as my 197 (never been in a 200, so can't comment).
Plus, you don't have to get one brand new, why not get a nearly new and let someone else take the depreciation?
Plus, you don't have to get one brand new, why not get a nearly new and let someone else take the depreciation?
No one. But the thing about hot hatches is they should do everything reasonabley well.
And when you say "hot" - in relative terms they're still pretty slow so low 20's from a 2.0 hatch is shocking.
Also, ppl will still consider fuel. I mean even EVO and a few mags said they're f**king heavy on fuel.
172 - 249bhp @ the wheels
200 all day every day. I couldn't live with a 182/Trophy as the engines are absolutely gutless below 5k, so the hit in MPG is worth it.
Yeah sure, I agree totally.
I mean, I don't buy a car with it as a major consideration being a hot hatch but it's just I think the 200 comes really unstuck here.
If I wanted to spend that much on fuel doing 25 or whatever to the gallon I'd get a Focus RS or R26. It's just for a hot hatch I think it's too much. That's where I think it's unreasonable.
I mean, I don't buy a car with it as a major consideration being a hot hatch but it's just I think the 200 comes really unstuck here.
If I wanted to spend that much on fuel doing 25 or whatever to the gallon I'd get a Focus RS or R26. It's just for a hot hatch I think it's too much. That's where I think it's unreasonable.
Clio 1970000000
I wonder how people on here get 28mpg in their 197. 26mpg is the best I have got and that is driving like a granny. 24mpg is more on the mark and the smiles are much bigger.
Having owned a CTR, the 197 fuel economy is crap (and that is being polite). Question is what effect did it have on my decision to buy one.......NONE.
172 - 249bhp @ the wheels
I had a 197 for a weekend and was getting over 32mpg... are people forgetting about that 6th cog? lol
Clio 1970000000
Pretty much what happened last time he asked.
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=475307
Gaz_
ClioSport Club Member
Extreme mode
PMSL!!!!
Gutless below 5k?? Sure you werent driving a Civic Type R or something?
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
I didn't buy my 172 for it's fuel efficiency. However it's definitely a + point over the thirsty 197-200 considering it's no quicker! (IMO)
