Clio 1.6

[JLister]

Bit bored so just seeing how many people on here also have a clio mk2 1.6? Because there are hardly any from what ive seen!

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[Rocky_24]

my girlfriend has a mk2 1.6 dynamic/diamanté/dynamite what ever its called, its 03 black standard so no pics.




(im also trying to sell it as its s**t)

 

[Toby]

Here's mine...

 

[Revels]

The 1.6 isn't that popular because it's still slow but comes with more expensive running costs than a 1.2.

 

[Toby]

The 1.6 isn't that popular because it's still slow but comes with more expensive running costs than a 1.2.

But mine az nitrus innit.

 

[Beef-Mc]

The old one:

The new one, should really get some updated pictures of it.

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

i have one

 

[JLister]

The 1.6 isn't that popular because it's still slow but comes with more expensive running costs than a 1.2.

Mines quite quick tbf. Alot quicker than other 1.6's about. Plus my clio is really cheap to run, alot cheaper than my old 1.4 fiesta

 

[Knuckles]

I have a 1.4... It looks like a 1.6 and if you open the bonnet it still looks like a 1.6 because it doesn't have the cover that says 1.4 16v

 

[Martin_172]

pity they get the same mpg as a 172 or they would be a good choice for younger drivers!


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[Cliotoby]

pity they get the same mpg as a 172 or they would be a good choice for younger drivers!


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Surely insurance wouldnt have anything to do with it then.

The K4M is gutless as f**k. I think it may well be the worst engine in existance.

 

[Jakey92]

The K4M is definatley not the worst engine in existance. I'll admit it is rather slow, but no compared to most other 1.6 engines around. Some are quicker yes, but as far as naturally aspirated go it is quite nippy when standard. It would just be easier if there were more engine mods about. I can't even seem to get hold of any cheap fast road cams for mine.

 

[Paul.M]

I've had 2

personally I love them, fuel wise mine very rarely drops below 40!

Current one:

SAM_0608 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr

SAM_0233 by theycallmepaul, on Flickr

Old one:

 

[Beef-Mc]

As above, I've had two and except for needing a replacement pencil coil, both have been faultless. Compared to the 1.2, the 1.6 is a fantastic!

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

Personally i think its a pretty good engine, You always seem to be in the right gear unlike the 1.2 and its got enough power to get you about. 0-60 times are decent aswell. Best car for a young driver if they can get a decent insurance quote. I wouldnt consider one if i was over 19 though as there are much better cars available once insurance eazes off abit

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

Here is mine:

 

[Martin_172]

Surely insurance wouldnt have anything to do with it then.

ive no idea what you mean by this?

i dont know why people say its a crap engine, its a good engine, its reliable, torquey just pish on fuel!

 

[Jaff.]

ive no idea what you mean by this?

i dont know why people say its a crap engine, its a good engine, its reliable, torquey just pish on fuel!

easy 38mpg out of my heavier megane coupe k4m powered, so not terrible ...

 

[Dunn]

i really dont get the point in them at all.

are they alot cheaper to insure than a 172?? the jump from my 1.2 to my 172 at 18 wasnt by that much so wouldnt see the point going half way and getting the 1.6.

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

well the quotes i got when i passed:
1.2/1.4 around the £1800 mark
1.6 £2000
2.0 £5500
Didnt try a dci but that would be a good option.

 

[alex-avfc]

i really dont get the point in them at all.

are they alot cheaper to insure than a 172?? the jump from my 1.2 to my 172 at 18 wasnt by that much so wouldnt see the point going half way and getting the 1.6.

How long ago was that? If I recall correctly it was you that said you used to front your insurance.

Most 18 year olds would find that the step from a 1.2 to a 172 is a huge cost.

1.6 16v's are a perfect step, only I'd far rather a Zetec S (looks better and drives nicer) or a 106 GTI/ Saxo VTS (lots faster and better handling) than a 1.6 Clio, which looks exactly like my 1.2 did.

 

[CustomChris]

I am 20 and am paying just under 1k a year on my 1.6 i like it and its a lot better then my 1.2 - of corse I would have brought a 172/182 if the insurance wasn't crazy. 1.6 is the perfect step before a 2.0 imo

 

[Dunn]

How long ago was that? If I recall correctly it was you that said you used to front your insurance.

Most 18 year olds would find that the step from a 1.2 to a 172 is a huge cost.

1.6 16v's are a perfect step, only I'd far rather a Zetec S (looks better and drives nicer) or a 106 GTI/ Saxo VTS (lots faster and better handling) than a 1.6 Clio, which looks exactly like my 1.2 did.

5 years ago, originally was on my own policy until 19 iirc

im not digging a '1.6' just i dont see the point in changing from a 1.2 clio to a 1.6, are they much quicker??
id rather a DCI if i must

 

[CustomChris]

my 1.6 seams like a rocket ship compared to the 1.2 8v i had LOL if i could go back i would have got the dci 100 though!

 

[Dunn]

i suppose it does lol yea if i had my time again i think i would of ditched my 1.2 for a DCI

 

[Martin_172]

easy 38mpg out of my heavier megane coupe k4m powered, so not terrible ...

not sure if urs is a VVT engine or not? possibly the problem with the newer ones?

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

mine averages about 37 now and i dont drive economically

 

[Martin_172]

mine does 38 around town with my mrs driving like a nun, my 172 does that!

 

[Jaff.]

not sure if urs is a VVT engine or not? possibly the problem with the newer ones?

old school megane so no vvt.

ive had 50mpg out of it on the motorway to FCS before now and around town not taking it easy at all id see 35 easy, averaged about 38-40 mpg.

thats all out the window now anyway, 2.0 turbo in there now :evil:

 

[Cliotoby]

i really dont get the point in them at all.

are they alot cheaper to insure than a 172?? the jump from my 1.2 to my 172 at 18 wasnt by that much so wouldnt see the point going half way and getting the 1.6.

At a young age, or if youre like me and have 6 points (had) then the extra 400cc make the difference. Its hardly pisch on fuel. I know I drive a GT but ill easily get 370 miles from a full tank so long as I dont ring its guts. And thats from general driving, not motorway. Revs and power wise its not so bad but it isnt capable of producing torque. The Clio 200 really didnt suit my budget at the time as a student, in fact id of had little or no social life. Ive used the last 2 years of ownership as an opportunity to save money too, hoping to jump into a 135i next or am e90/92 3 series of some sort. All depends on job circumstances.

Oh and I get the whole "should have stuck with the 1.2" thing as It really would have been cheaper. But it was time for a change of car and the GT seemed like a good choice at the time. Its provided me no end of fun and hatred.

 

[Martin_172]

not sure if its the vvt causing it to drink fuel then lol

turbo power will be awesome!

 

[Jaff.]

turbo power will be awesome!

i am looking forward to it now got a new job today so should be done very soon

 

[alex-avfc]

5 years ago, originally was on my own policy until 19 iirc

im not digging a '1.6' just i dont see the point in changing from a 1.2 clio to a 1.6, are they much quicker??
id rather a DCI if i must

No, for once I agree with that part...I would get a 1.6 in something else.

 

[Dunn]

Lol i would even go as far as saying if i had to have a 1.6 id go for the vts/gti

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

A VTS/GTI are silly money to insure though in comparison to the clio, Quotes coming back at over £3k thats 1k more than the clio 1.6 and about the same as a 172/182/197...., Its becuase of the reputation of the saxos and 106s that push the premiums up and i think clios are heading the same way

 

[alex-avfc]

Lol i would even go as far as saying if i had to have a 1.6 id go for the vts/gti

Thats what I did...had a mk5 ZS for a bit too...felt like a huge step up from my 1.2 Clio even though it was older and had almost double the miles!

Would like a Renaultsport soon though.

 

[JLister]

I love my 1.6, because you get all the chavs in their 1.4 corsa's or even other 1.6's thinking that you have a 1.2 gettin up your arse, then you can just drop a gear a leave them

 

[Toby]

I'm glad you lot get 38mpg!

I must have a lead foot!

 

[Stephie_]

I have a 1.4... It looks like a 1.6 and if you open the bonnet it still looks like a 1.6 because it doesn't have the cover that says 1.4 16v

Snap. Haha.

 

[CustomChris]

I love my 1.6