Clio 16v...

[Justin]

Hi, i have decided to change my car in around two months and the 16v just seems the obvious upgrade from my RT. But i cant help think it would be better just to go for a newer more reliable car.? Any opinions welcome!

Also, how much would i be looking to pay for a vgc valver?

Thanks!!

 

[Dan##]

£2k upwards really! depends on miles, condition etc!

 

[Justin]

ok, does the 16V really have that Smile factor that would keep me happy for a couple of years?

 

[Dan##]

i duno mate, ive never driven one! i was going to get one, but decided to go for something newer instead!

 

[cat171]

Quote: Originally posted by justinRT on 16 February 2005

ok, does the 16V really have that Smile factor that would keep me happy for a couple of years?

oh yes mate !!!
ive had mine for 2.5 years & will miss it when i sell it.


as with any car get bills & proof of any work done etc, as valvers are getting on a bit now.

 

[TriO`]

Quote: Originally posted by justinRT on 16 February 2005
ok, does the 16V really have that Smile factor that would keep me happy for a couple of years?


Yes!

I dont know about for a couple of years, youll probably want a 2l in there after while, but definite smile material
especially coming from a 1.4, youll love it !

 

[peter182]

mate your love it but theywill cost on repairs as it is an oldish car and they are fun finding a decent 1 is hard though good luck.

 

[Justin]

Thats what i was hopin for, want a car that i want to drive, if that makes sense? dont get me wrong, i love my RT, but definately need a change. dont think i would go brand new, probably a couple of year old or somethin?? not sure

 

[Nafoff]

same as what im doing mate, have found an immaculate one on my doorstep to, just gotta sell mine now which seems a problem, plenty minters about at the mo though

 

[Justin]

Is there? thats promisin!! dont really want to change to a car thats going to have lots of problems, (rust etc) but the valver is just so temptin!!!

 

[Andyvalver]

I moved from an rt to a valver. It really does put the rt to shame on the performance side. Rt is very very slugish compared with the valver. You would need to find a good one though. I still love the performance of mine and ive had it nearly 2 years. Do want a williams now though.

 

[peter182]

used to have an rt then moved to a valver and going to move to a 172 cup

 

[stusV6]

I recon if youre going to do it then NOW is the time cause there are some very nice cars out there but it seems like the bottom has dropped out of the second hand market cause nothing is moving.

Im looking for one myself.............just waiting for the rite priced car to come along.............to run along side the Vee.................not much of a grin factor for me then eh..................said as he ducks then runs VERY fast yeah

Cya Stu

 

[JayR]

Quote: Originally posted by justinRT on 16 February 2005

ok, does the 16V really have that Smile factor that would keep me happy for a couple of years?

Deffo!!!

I get bored very easily but i love getting in my valver, iv recently thought of selling (just for a change of car really) but iv only had my Valver for 8mths and doubt another car will be as fun and comfortable to drive as the 16v feels, esspecially considering you can get really nice examples for between 2.5k and 3k!!!

One thing i will say is once your used to the performance of the car it can start to feel abit sluggish (but guess thats the same with most and youl always want summin faster) but the sound of the car is absolutely superb both going up the gears and coming down them!!!

Get one mate, youl not be dissapointed overall!!!

 

[NaplesValver]

well mate, im on my second valver, i had a black pf1, then sold it to get my boyhood(realistic) dream car, a mk2 mr2 t bar in black, and as lovely as it was and as comfy as it was, it just didnt have the grin factor that the vsalver gave me, so i sold it and bought another 16v, and although mine has had its probs, every time i feel a bit lairy i plant the fun pedal and she never fails to deliver.

Basically mate, as said above, make sure u get loads of history and IMHO i dont think mileage is such a prob as around 70k the cam belt should already have been done which is the major mechanical thing really!

hope this helps ya, oh and u know u want a naples red one mate

-->NV

 

[Nafoff]

yeah just get one justin, i have give in, well when i sell mine i would have

stusv6 pmd you back

 

[Justin]

hey, thanks for all the replies! think i am goin to get one in about 8 weeks, think ill try and budget up to 4k and get a mint one, but thanks for the advice!!

 

[Red Valver]

Quote: Originally posted by NaplesValver on 17 February 2005


well mate, im on my second valver, i had a black pf1, then sold it to get my boyhood(realistic) dream car, a mk2 mr2 t bar in black, and as lovely as it was and as comfy as it was, it just didnt have the grin factor that the vsalver gave me, so i sold it and bought another 16v, and although mine has had its probs, every time i feel a bit lairy i plant the fun pedal and she never fails to deliver.

Basically mate, as said above, make sure u get loads of history and IMHO i dont think mileage is such a prob as around 70k the cam belt should already have been done which is the major mechanical thing really!

hope this helps ya, oh and u know u want a naples red one mate

-->NV







The fun pedal ... this is soo true

 

[peter182]

you should get a nice 1 for £4000

 

[Nafoff]

£4000, that should be more than mint, that should be a spanker

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

For £4K you could always buy a Williams......

 

[peter182]

Matt insurance

 

[Justin]

Well, definately around the 3k mark, dont want to buy one cheaper, then end up havin a lot of trouble with it...

 

[Winston]

Buy Smokeys Hybrid (up for sale again soon).....2.0 power for 1.8 insurance....Loads of fresh parts on that to. iirc It stands him at about £12k

 

[Daz]

Insurance isnt that bad on a Williams - for what ya getting IMO.

 

[Justin]

Ill try a couple of insurance quotes, see how it goes!!