Clio 20th anniversary £22k, insurance £1.3k what to do?

[ScoobyGib]

Hi all,
Afer going through these forums and researching renaultsport etc I grew fond of the clio 200 (20th anniversary in particular) so i visited my local dealer. They located a new 20th for me at around 22k, problem is there is only "one" remaining and because i am so fond of it i think i will lay a 10% deposit on Monday. In pics it looks stunning what do you guys think?

The insurance will set me back £1360 as i had no policy and im 23. Where i live we dont have to pay tax nor road tax on the vehicles so atleast i save some pennies there lol. Advice is much welcomed. Should i go for it.....?

 

[Sir_Dave]

U want to spend 22 thousand pounds on a clio?

Ummm. You could buy a 911C4S for that.

Im out.

 

[jordan172]

bargain you should get it!

 

[jack_kemp]

That's an awful lot of money for a Clio chap....

 

[D4N13L]

22k for a clio. Please please dont do it. You would be better off spending 15K on a mint v6.

 

[DrR]

Be worth 12k in a year.

 

[Cliotoby]

Lot of money for insurance isnt it?

£1300 just to drive around.

In a clio?

Up to you pal! decide what you want to spend your money on, Im sure your not a child at 23 and are capable of making your own desicions.

 

[Harpham]

Why dont you just order a normal 200? Will cost you alot less and then you can have the exact spec that you want!!

 

[Goodj]

someone said get a V6 instead, I'm with them. It wont lose 1/2 its value in 18 months, it's much, much, MUCH cooler and it's the ultimate in Clio.

the money you save on teh car will pay the extra on your premium too, and the tax, servicing and probably a couple of months of fuel

 

[Stefan.]

i agree you could buy a v6 and have somemoney over plus i think a 200 is proper ugly

 

[SC03OTT]

Keep in mind he's not in the UK.

 

[SimonR.]

Could get a brand new mx5 sport for that too.

 

[Munson]

M3.

 

[leeds_182]

Stick with the scoob!

 

[davo172]

Dont bother mate it will lose 10k in the first 12mths !!!

 

[BRUN]

as mentioned, the depreciation on it will be huge

 

[david hodson]

Rs250 money

 

[Budgie]

This:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2437202.htm

And the petrol to drive it back. (;

 

[Gally]

Fpmsl! V6 and a smeg 250? He's struggling to get a decent quote on a 200 ffs!

CS at it's best.

I suggest an old M5 and pocket the change. Not the toll though.

 

[banana_hammock]

Might be being naive but what on earth do you get for your £22k?

 

[Budgie]

Fpmsl! V6 and a smeg 250? He's struggling to get a decent quote on a 200 ffs!

CS at it's best.

I suggest an old M5 and pocket the change. Not the toll though.

LOL.

And you're suggesting an M5, if insurance is going to be expensive on a Clio?!

No different, Buckfast.

 

[LS.172]

Keep in mind he's not in the UK.

^^ as above he is not in the uk so prices are not the same !!

 

[Gally]

The fact you never got that post pains me. Failsport colleagues are shaking their head.

 

[Budgie]

Hmph.

Too early for me, clearly.

 

[ScoobyGib]

Thanks all for the replies. I have to add that the Clio rs200 entry level here starts at £18,300 so i would be spending an extra £3,700 to get a special edition with all the spec plus i will be the only one in Gibraltar to have this car. The car is currently sitting in the Canary islands and would be shipped by my local dealer. And too add, some guys suggesting a V6, M5, rs250... There is no chance at all of getting those insured, out of around 12 insurance companies only 2 will insure me the rs200. More suggestion welcomed as some of you guys are givng me second thoughts.

Oh and cars here in Gibraltar retain more of their value than in the UK for some reason, but ye depreciation is always a factor with any car.

 

[ScoobyGib]

Might be being naive but what on earth do you get for your £22k?

I know its quite basic on the inside, but I get total exclusivity and imo a stunning car. I'll try to haggle to see if i can get anything off.

 

[banana_hammock]

I know its quite basic on the inside, but I get total exclusivity and imo a stunning car. I'll try to haggle to see if i can get anything off.

I guess if it's only a little bit more than the standard 200 and you're that bothered about exclusivity then it makes sense. It's only exclusive until someone else buys one though!

Could you look out for a second hand RS Trophy instead? I doubt there are many on Gibralta as only 500 were made.

 

[jenic]

Is this the gordini?

If it is i'd save the £3k and get a standard one, much better looking and not really missing anything you need.

 

[Christopher]

Don't do it. Idiotic spending £22k on any Clio.

 

[Munson]

M25.

 

[la21t]

Mate, as I learned yesterday, life is short, you really dont know whats around the corner and as fast as you spend money, its as sure as s**t that you'll earn some more the day after.

If you can afford it and theres nowt else that takes yor fancy, go for it.

 

[alexessex_7]

in october i paid...6k for a ff 182 in MINT condition with only 15,000 miles on the clock! I couldnt be happier with it! yes its a 200 but an extra 16k! i think not....

 

[Budgie]

M25.

PMSL!

 

[la21t]

M25.

This did make me chuckle

 

[ScoobyGib]

I guess if it's only a little bit more than the standard 200 and you're that bothered about exclusivity then it makes sense. It's only exclusive until someone else buys one though!

Could you look out for a second hand RS Trophy instead? I doubt there are many on Gibralta as only 500 were made.

There's only one clio rs in Gibraltar and another one has been ordered so mine wud be the third and only special edition.

 

[LS.172]

sounds like u have mostly made ur mind up !! go for it u only live once. as it is one of a few there if u sell it wont that keep the price up ??

 

[ScoobyGib]

Mate, as I learned yesterday, life is short, you really dont know whats around the corner and as fast as you spend money, its as sure as s**t that you'll earn some more the day after.

If you can afford it and theres nowt else that takes yor fancy, go for it.

You have hit the nail in the head m8. If we dont indulge on what we like in life then what do we do.

 

[EllD90]

Go for it mate. It's a great car, prices are different where you are. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

 

[ScoobyGib]

CL10rsz it could keep the price up due to exclusivity. But i recall a Focus RS (only one in my Gibraltar) second hand for sale @ 24k and spent a good two months on the side roads until it was sold, but who's to say that id even sell the car if i fall in love with it lol.

 

[LS.172]

very true ! go for it i love my 200 !