200T VS 220 Trophy

[Metalmad]

I'm insane obviously but then again maybe are you the insane one. If you don't like it then fine. Don't know why you are commenting on a Renault forum seeing that you own a Fiesta anyway.

 

[McGherkin]

the gearbox is quicker than I could change gear in a 197 or 200 so you must be some form of bionic person to be able to change gears quicker?.

Compared to a manual, yes. But nobody compares it to a manual because it's not a manual gearbox.

Don't know why you are commenting on a Renault forum seeing that you own a Fiesta anyway.

So when people buy new cars they're supposed to stop talking to the friends they made when they had the old car and log off forever? CS is more than just a Clio owner's club - it'd be hella boring if it was.

Still want to try out a 220 trophy. Had a look round Autosport International yesterday for one. Biggest automotive show in the UK and as far as I can see, there wasn't one. (there was a 200t cup racer, but no road models). Ended up sitting in a Fiesta M-Sport instead.

 

[Metalmad]

Point taken. I don't his car history or how he has been a member of this site either. I'll keep quite on the matter.

 

[Matthew]

Just to clarify @Metalmad I've owned (off the top of my head) five Renaultsport Clios over the years. I therefore feel entitled to comment on the new one. Seen as though its the only one that interests me not one iota.

 

[Chris91]

Just to clarify @Metalmad I've owned (off the top of my head) five Renaultsport Clios over the years. I therefore feel entitled to comment on the new one. Seen as though its the only one that interests me not one iota.

Very decent reason to have an opinion on the new one, but what got his and others backs up is how rude you are about it. And getting your point across, it's very clear you don't like the car - fair enough, don't insult people who own them though.

OT: Personally love mine, glad I've got something a bit different, but they are a bit love and hate. If I were buying now rather than a year ago, id go for the trophy, but finding one in your ideal spec will be hard unless you get a brand new one

 

[ForceIndia]

Cripes. When did people get so sensitive on here? Man up chaps.

 

[bozothenutter]

Doesn't the gt220 have a detuned Meg 265 engine? And renaultsport developed chassis?

Nope...still the nissan 1.6.....what made you think that?

 

[Knuckles]

Nope...still the nissan 1.6.....what made you think that?

2.0 16v turbo unit

http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/renault/20-tce-gt-5dr/first-drive


what car are you talking about?

 

[Metalmad]

Exactly my thoughts Chris. Being called insane to have bought one is a bit over the top. I had a megane 225 before this and personally prefer the Clio. Of course that is just my opinion. And sorry Matthew no offence was mean't to you. I realised after my comment that you probably had owned Renault's before.

 

[ForceIndia]

I'm going to get you all a slot on Jeremy Kyle. Work out the issues in between paternity tests. I'll be in the corner of one of the sofas, whimpering over shift times.

 

[Naith]

Fcs last year at castle Combe, Renaultsport going round the track in the 200t, nothing could touch it

Using a professional racing driver doing laps for punters helped...

 

[MarkCup]

Hilarious thread. Absolutely hilarious. Never before on CS have I seen a clear point missed by such a margin.

 

[M.C..]

I have drove both the 200t and 220 trophy at Oulton Park and the Trophy is a massive improvement over the 200t but neither were as much fun or as quick as my 182, BUT this is on a track I would like to have a go with them on the road because I think they would be a nice car to drive also you can get a 200t with a couple of thousand miles and a few months old for £15k that is a bit of a bargain and you will still have over 3 years warranty left.
TBH the Kia is a nice car as well and if you are planning on keeping it it is well worth considering with the 7 year warranty.

 

[Christopher]

Hilarious thread. Absolutely hilarious. Never before on CS have I seen a clear point missed by such a margin.

A few of us have noticed and liked my posts on the last page. I gave up once people started quoting lap times.

 

[McGherkin]

A few of us have noticed and liked my posts on the last page. I gave up once people started quoting lap times.

Same old arguments.

'you couldn't change gear quicker in your 182'

Yeah, but I could in a Golf.

 

[Christopher]

Same old arguments.

'you couldn't change gear quicker in your 182'

Yeah, but I could in a Golf.

Is 7up actually Sprite?

@Scutch

 

[Jimbo4]

the 220 is great end of!

 

[Matthew]

Has anyone had a new 200 on a RR? Are they making power or are they doing the classic Renault traick of over promicing and under-delivering?

 

[cs_dave]

Has anyone had a new 200 on a RR? Are they making power or are they doing the classic Renault traick of over promicing and under-delivering?

Ive seen a few now they run correct or close figures

 

[Travelman868]

M135i
Golf Gti
Audi S3
All offer 5 drs and decent autoboxes (or manual if you prefer) for similar price to a Trophy.

The M135i spat Clarkson off the track at 120mph

 

[Travelman868]

You can buy the Audi as a 5-door, it's the S1-Sportback.
231PS engine, £25k starting price.

AND how much on the road?????

 

[Travelman868]

Faster in the real world, yes, where a good seam of torque will always be better than a rev-nutter. The 200 was never the darling, let's be honest. Well maintained (as in, stock-for-stock in comparison) 182s will at the very least hold a 197/200 on a normal road, if not leave them trailing as the same engine tries to pull an extra lump of weight along the road.
But cheaper to run? A 182 will do 40mpg on a long run and there's significantly less electrics to go full-Renault. For instance I wouldn't trust that gearbox to change a bin bag, let alone manage full-bore upshifts without running off to Madame with a fault code and several lumps of metal stuck to the inspection magnet.

Still, I'd rather have a C'eed GT :wink:

If the gearbox in full auto mode and you let it do it's thing then it's "ok" if you are in auto and use the paddles then it can be caught out. Sport mode in manual I think is OK.

 

[Knuckles]

The M135i spat Clarkson off the track at 120mph

How often do you do 120mph though.

 

[botfch]

With lots of water on the road also.

 

[Knuckles]

And all of the driver aids off (I'm guessing)

 

[MarkCup]

And still accelerating at full throttle.

 

[Kazumz]

This thread is exactly what CS is.

Arguing and bitching.

All shut up and stop putting each other down.

 

[Al_G]

This thread is exactly what CS is.

Arguing and bitching.

All shut up and stop putting each other down.

Sorry mum.

 

[mikecup172]

@McGherkin as far as I no they come in white black an liquid yellow I work at Renault and they are only colours I've seen white being the least

 

[Knuckles]

This thread is exactly what CS is.

Arguing and bitching.

All shut up and stop putting each other down.

I see no bitching, there's a hilarious debate on page three though.

I was so into it that I forgot that I was even checking for bitching.

10/10 would recommend a read

 

[Kazumz]

Sorry mum.

Prime example of my point fella

 

[ForceIndia]

Prime example of my point fella :smile: