Change for a Williams

[fUbAr]

Those of u who read this forum regularly will know that im having lots of trouble with my car. Im seriously thinking of trading/selling it and was thinking of a williams (pref a willy 3) in replacement. Youre opinions on this please?

 

[Dash]

I think you have to decide between a brand new car with a couple of niggly faults or an old banger bubbling with rust and failing MOTs every year from now on.

 

[fUbAr]

oh, new car it is then... now i just need a 182 for £5000! anyone?

 

[Daz]

Do it.

I just gone from a 1.2 Mk1 Clio to a Williams 3.. amazing difference.

So so so worth it. Ok, insurance is high.. cost of keeping them can be high.. but they really do make up for it in handling and performance. The seats are probably the best car seats ever made, they are quite roomy inside for a small car, dash is mint (extra dials etc..).. and for the price etc.. there is nothing else which matches it.

I guess thats why they are still regarded as the best hot hatch ever..

Just read some reviews.. like the Evo one..

Came 6th out of the best 10 cars from the last decade.. which, lets face it is some achievement. When you think of all the cars been produced, and the Williams came 6th! Heh.

 

[Martin]

Quote: Originally posted by James on 26 April 2004

I think you have to decide between a brand new car with a couple of niggly faults or an old banger bubbling with rust and failing MOTs every year from now on.

True some Williams will be a money pits but thats the same with any car, Id say go for it but make sure you get a good one. Preferably buy from a private seller who had a fat stack of bills/history and if you dont know your cars definatley get a RAC/AA check done on the car. I speak from experience, I got ripped off when I bought mine. It is the sort of car thatll put a smile on your face everytime you drive it though and isnt the best hot hatch of all time for nothing!

 

[fUbAr]

wahoo.... im getting excited now!! anyone got a link or sommet to that review in evo?

oh, and how much dya reckon i could get for this private (2001 1.4 16v alize)

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1082928778__Clio1.jpghttp://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1082928778__Clio1.jpg

 

[Daz]

Quote: Originally posted by fUbAr on 26 April 2004

wahoo.... im getting excited now!! anyone got a link or sommet to that review in evo?

Nah, I had to buy it!

 

[fUbAr]

is it in this months?

 

[Daz]

Think a new one might be out now (Of Evo..)

The current PGTi has the Williams/V6 feature in, tho, yea!

 

[fUbAr]

do evo have a web site, i want that issue!!!!

 

[Daz]

http://www.evo.co.ukwww.evo.co.uk

And yea.. its a good feature. I bought it just for the Williams bit.. but, in all.. the whole issue isnt bad.. hehe.

 

[fUbAr]

u got an issue number mate daz?

 

[Daz]

Issue 66.

From Evo.co.uk:

Issue 66 - April 2004

Cover Story
The Greatest Drivers Cars: Our Top Ten Of The Last Ten Years



Hehe.

 

[fUbAr]

ta, ordered!!

 

[fUbAr]

just realised ive managed to start up another thread the same in Media forum (not intentional, wanted pics)

what dya think of this then?

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/cars_search.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=RENAULT&model=CLIO&variant=williams&keywords=&min_pr=2000&max_pr=6000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=bh23+2ud&miles=40&max_records=50&source=0&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCHhttp://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/cars_search.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=RENAULT&model=CLIO&variant=williams&keywords=&min_pr=2000&max_pr=6000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=bh23+2ud&miles=40&max_records=50&source=0&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH

 

[Daz]

Looks nice!

Original Williams 1.

One think to look out for tho, 70k.. in another 2000 miles it needs a major service, including cambelt change probably.. so wont be cheap!

 

[fUbAr]

lol, i thought it was a willy 2... i cant tell the difference!!

 

[telford_mike]

Absolutely wonderful car. If you find a good one, sell everything you own to get it!

 

[fUbAr]

so how much for mine if i sold privately dya reckon?

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1082928778__Clio1.jpghttp://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1082928778__Clio1.jpg

 

[telford_mike]

Take the wheels off and sell them on here. Sell the car as standard. No idea what youd get but it looks pretty tidy. Have a peek in autotrader.co.uk and see what theyre going for.

 

[fUbAr]

would break my heart selling the wheels... theyre only 3 weeks new!!

 

[Martin]

Quote: Originally posted by fUbAr on 27 April 2004


so how much for mine if i sold privately dya reckon?

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1082928778__Clio1.jpghttp://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1082928778__Clio1.jpg

Just do an autotrader search and check out cars of similar mileage / age.

 

[clean16v]

if your young and insurance is gonna be a problem(willy is grp 17!) then it may be worth thinkiong about a 16v with 2L conversion? Usually faster then the willy in a straight line, cheaper to buy, and only grp 12 insurance!

 

[2 live]

aye^^^^^^ what he said

but if only a williams will do, then it has to be a willy1.............if u get one thats been well looked after ul have a lot less trouble than u will with a new clio........2 years of ownership of mine has resulted in ....new zorst, suspension,brakes,tyres,clutch..........this is all wear n tear n generally me raggin the arse out of it, all the other mods ive done havent been needed jus wanted lol

 

[fUbAr]

kin hell... group 17!!? im 20 with 2 years no claims discount. this could be the deciding factor guys!!

 

[Daz]

Quote: Originally posted by fUbAr on 27 April 2004

kin hell... group 17!!? im 20 with 2 years no claims discount. this could be the deciding factor guys!!

Heh, Im 20, No NCD or anything, No Pass Plus.. No Claims etc.

 

[weight]

how much is ins daz

 

[Daz]

The wrong side of a lot.

 

[fUbAr]

Quote: Originally posted by Daz on 27 April 2004


The wrong side of a lot.

more than £1500?

 

[Daz]

Quote: Originally posted by fUbAr on 27 April 2004

Quote: Originally posted by Daz on 27 April 2004


The wrong side of a lot.

more than £1500?





Not far off.. but it is a 10 month TPFT policy. (Elephant Bonus Accelerator!)

12 months would have been more than 1500 tho!

 

[fUbAr]

only TPFT!!!? i would get fully comp without a doubt

 

[Daz]

Heh, Fully comp was like £2k I think.. for 10 months.

 

[fUbAr]

right now its official... ive just started "fUbArs Willy Fund"... any donations accepted

 

[Daz]

Ha.

What about mine?

 

[Martin]

I pay 1350 on a modified Williams, 23 2 NCB. TPF&T But Ive been naughty, my renewal comes round next month and Im hoping for sub 1000 fully comp as my licence will be a bit cleaner + another years NCB.

 

[TheJesus]

fookin el you guys are paying out! Mines just over £900 Fully comp with breakdown... that was at 22 with 3yrs NCD. Hope for about £700ish next renewal.

 

[fUbAr]

what do you guys want fast cars like that for... i think u should give them to me and buy a 1.2 to save on your insurance!! u know it makes sense!!

 

[Daz]

Quote: Originally posted by fUbAr on 27 April 2004

what do you guys want fast cars like that for... i think u should give them to me and buy a 1.2 to save on your insurance!! u know it makes sense!!

I have a 1.2 already..

 

[fUbAr]

Quote: Originally posted by Daz on 27 April 2004

Quote: Originally posted by fUbAr on 27 April 2004

what do you guys want fast cars like that for... i think u should give them to me and buy a 1.2 to save on your insurance!! u know it makes sense!!

I have a 1.2 already..

greedy sod!!

 

[richy]

i went from a saxo vtr to my williams 3 and love it the best decision ever !! def worth the insurence