Are Clio MK2's reaching the point of pikey owners?

[Russ.]

Hi,

This isnt a personal dig at anyone in particular, ive just noticed alot of threads lately where people seem to be cutting corners and generally saying they cant afford the most basic of basic things for the car even if its safety related.

Are Mk2's now at that price point where pikey like owners are buying them? They can just about scrape £2k together to buy one but not run one.

This isnt me taking the piss here either....but ive noticed a few genuine "innits" etc in threads now...

What do you think?

Russ

 

[Poopensharten]

I can see this already heading for lock down lol

 

[AhmedRSi]

I think there have and will always be cheap-asses buying cars and bodging them

 

[Beef-Mc]

I believe the answer si yes, that's why the more refined people are going for 197's.

 

[Russ.]

I personally cant afford a 197 at the min without taking out a loan. My 182 is just comfortable for me running cost wise. I can afford to run it and maintain it well however i think going for a 197 or something of similar cost would be stretching me a little thin.

 

[Munson]

They're definitely reaching the point where a lot of young guys are buying them and crashing them. Two steps away from being chav wagons.

 

[Craig]

id say yes. i seen a proper chav looked about 19 in a rs4 with his boys and two girls that looked about 10 the other day. drug dealer me thinks lol

 

[Russ.]

They're definitely reaching the point where a lot of young guys are buying them and crashing them. Two steps away from being chav wagons.

I think that could be another thing that made me think about the caliber of people who now own mk2's...I seem to have seen a hell of alot more just crashed threads lately than previous winters.

 

[Middo]

you need to worry about the mk2 ph1 owners laddo - thats where the pikeys are.

now pass me another cable tie

 

[Russ.]

you need to worry about the mk2 ph1 owners laddo - thats where the pikeys are.

now pass me another cable tie

Lol This thread was just aimed at Mk2 owners in general whether it be ph1 or ph2.

Middo you little pikey go get some chrome ripspeed wiperz...will looks sick against your yella paint init

 

[ben_r1]

With any hot hatch there'll always be an appeal to chavvy boy racers.

Now they're getting cheaper i guess they are a little more in reach of people after cheap performance but thats always gonna be the case, look at the 5 turbo?

 

[H.Maxim]

Hope not i'm still on a Mk1

 

[Russ.]

With any hot hatch there'll always be an appeal to chavvy boy racers.

Now they're getting cheaper i guess they are a little more in reach of people after cheap performance but thats always gonna be the case, look at the 5 turbo?

Good point Ben. A mk1 172 can be easily had for under £2k. With a mk2 coming in at around £2.5k.

Ive noticed alot of non sport mk2's driven by complete tits as well lately though.

 

[TomBear]

ARGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH


MK2 PH1 1.2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if in any of my threads / posts i say innit / bruv or anything chav related i would like to be shot!!!!

 

[Munson]

I think that could be another thing that made me think about the caliber of people who now own mk2's...I seem to have seen a hell of alot more just crashed threads lately than previous winters.

Yeah there have been a lot of "my talent just ran out" threads recently. Shame but I guess that's why insurance costs more for the n00bs.

 

[rexe]

lmfbo, I prob spent more on my mk1 williams in three months than the price of a half decent mk2 lol and its still being broken for spares and replaced by a ph1 172. i refuse to pay anything more than 2k for a car as i know what i'm like and it will be abused on track so for me its cheap, disposable cars FTW

 

[VeinAST]

MK2 Clios yes. MK2 Sports not so sure... insurance is the main thing. Hence why (sorry to the owners ) they mainly purchase the 1.2s or 1.4s!!

 

[Russ.]

MK2 Clios yes. MK2 Sports not so sure... insurance is the main thing. Hence why (sorry to the owners ) they mainly purchase the 1.2s or 1.4s!!

Agree to an extent although seeing alot of just crashed 1*2 threads as well.

In my opinion mk1 valvers/williams have passed pikey ownership and are now becoming collector/enthusiast items

 

[gaz44]

The trick is not to let it bother you. I have a beautiful Coachman Amara 550, a popular pikey choice, but I ain't selling that for nobody. Holidays just wouldn't be the same!

Incase you are not a tower;

http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/channel/reviewitem.asp?c=2&review=149

 

[VeinAST]

Agree to an extent although seeing alot of just crashed 1*2 threads as well.

In my opinion mk1 valvers/williams have passed pikey ownership and are now becoming collector/enthusiast items

You're right, although it's rare to see a chavved up Sport ( in my area anyway)!

See loads of PH1 silver or green Grande's with lexus lights and fox racing wheels from halfrauds!

 

[Laura]

the demographic has certainly changed over the last 12 months, so many more about being driven my 19/20 year olds

 

[cat171]

Good point Ben. A mk1 172 can be easily had for under £2k. With a mk2 coming in at around £2.5k.

Ive noticed alot of non sport mk2's driven by complete tits as well lately though.

Really ?? Where from ? For that price they must be complete dogs or recorded.

 

[Fletcher]

I can't say I've seen any chavs around my way driving 172/82's

 

[Alan]

Pikey is as pikey does.

A new rarri can be made 'chav' if driven by someone in sportswear and lashing of gold jewellery.

If people feel so strongly about it get ride of the car.

 

[Craig]

dam right sonny doesn't bother me though

 

[Russ.]

Really ?? Where from ? For that price they must be complete dogs or recorded.

I shouldnt have said easily had for £2k. There are a few around in that price bracket not loads though granted. I would say that most the pikey owned ones generally are dogs anyway.

Pikey is as pikey does.

A new rarri can be made 'chav' if driven by someone in sportswear and lashing of gold jewellery.

If people feel so strongly about it get ride of the car.

I personally dont feel that strongly about it. Just something ive noticed and thought it could be discussed. See what other owners think.

 

[Paul RN]

Its a cheap fast car, what do you expect?

 

[.GAZ.]

This thread sucks ass tbh... And no im not a pikey, im a ned!

 

[gaz44]

This thread sucks ass tbh... And no im not a pikey, im a ned!

TBH. You like this, don't you.

 

[Henry]

yeah - cheap, fast car

inevitable that the 'demographic' of the owners will change as they age and become more affordable. that won't stop the 'more genuine' enthusiasts being attracted to them though - there'll always be those who are perhaps more discerning in maintaining them

something else highlighted in this thread, though, is the number of people who are lucky enough to be able to afford much newer models and have them maintained by dealers - always unattractive if ever they seem to look down upon the older models/owners of said