The Clios have always been the best value hot hatches, so comparing the new one to the new drivers car everyone is talking about seems quite relevant to me.
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CLIO IV RS - Trophy from page 111
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You mean 208?
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
Aye 208 rather.
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
Because they have that already, they called it a Megane and gave it 250bhp or 265bhp dependant on how horny you are.
Because they have that already, they called it a Megane and gave it 250bhp or 265bhp dependant on how horny you are.
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
I think people seem to be forgetting that when the GT86 came out everyone in the press was making the same comparison to the 200...
Exactly.
The very fact a lot of people on here were wanking over it shows it and the new Clio RS have some of the same target audiences.
The very fact a lot of people on here were wanking over it shows it and the new Clio RS have some of the same target audiences.
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
Obvious really, one's a coupe with rear wheel drive and the others a 5 door hot hatch. If you squint whilst doing a hand stand, its the same thing. Pretty obvious TBH.
jamier27
ClioSport Club Member
T5, Ariel Atom 300
Completely agree
interesting comparison but not one that matters.
the only reason the gt86 is more fun is because is has no grip and you can twitch the back end out if your in 1st or 2nd.?
you could buy a Clio and an m3 for the price of a gt86!
Yeah, I would say the majority of people interested in the GT86 are driving/car entheusiasts.
Id say the same thing about the Clio RS, unless we aren't bothered about driving on this site?
Id say the same thing about the Clio RS, unless we aren't bothered about driving on this site?
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
Most people in the market for Clio will not be in the market for GT86. Just like people in the market for Clio will not be in the market for Ferrari 459, regardless of how much of a 'drivers' car it is. I think that's the point people are trying to make. 208/Polo GTI would have been a much better comparison.
Hang on, aren't these new Clios spec'd to a nice standard about 22k?
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
Options on a GT86 aren't free though are they?
Didn't think there were many options available on the GT86?
I don't know, they don't really interest me.
Paradox.
I don't know, they don't really interest me.
Paradox.
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
Was the GT86 not brought out to try and lure people away from things like the 200 though by making it a reasonable priced alternative in a different package?
You know for the type of people like most of CS who lets face it don't really have a need for 5 seats and a decent boot... They're both rated as about the best drivers cars for a not dissimilar price, both have similar performance and both are practical ish.
The Polo GTi as far as I'm aware isn't rated as a particularly great drivers car and I'm sure when the 208 hits the roads comparisons will be made if it's up to the standard.
You know for the type of people like most of CS who lets face it don't really have a need for 5 seats and a decent boot... They're both rated as about the best drivers cars for a not dissimilar price, both have similar performance and both are practical ish.
The Polo GTi as far as I'm aware isn't rated as a particularly great drivers car and I'm sure when the 208 hits the roads comparisons will be made if it's up to the standard.
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
You can spend 33k on a GT86.
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
To be honest I think that some people forget that there are people in the world that aren't on Cliosport who really want this car. My mum wants one for example. She wouldn't have been seen dead in a Clio 200.
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
Looking at your post before you removed it you can also spend 24k on one so it doesn't have to be that different in price...
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
It's relevant though isn't it?
I'm astonished people think this is a normal comparison.
I'm astonished people think this is a normal comparison.
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
I'm astonished that people think that you can't make comparisons with other cars on the road because they cost more/less, have more seats, aimed at a different audience etc...
If they have similar performance then why not make a comparison?
The Chubby Pirate
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Golf R
I never said you can't, i just said it was odd.
Global marketing is made to look like pissing on the toilet seat on this forum.
Global marketing is made to look like pissing on the toilet seat on this forum.
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
I think the comparison with the GT86 is absolutely valid.
That's because I've been swaying back and forth between the two for some time now..depending on my mood...racing driver or Dad.
I think the father in me will win though as the back seat usability of the '86 is almost non existent.
That's because I've been swaying back and forth between the two for some time now..depending on my mood...racing driver or Dad.
I think the father in me will win though as the back seat usability of the '86 is almost non existent.
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
FWD/RWD
Fiesta ST200
One is RWD and one is FWD.
That's like people comparing the focus RS to an Evo FQ-400 SST. Different cars that appeal to different audiences.
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
No it isn't it just depends what comparisons are being made...
Fiesta ST200
True.
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
I know if I had say up to 27k that had to be spent on a new car I'd definitely be checking them both out. As well as others though..
Yes I know what drive they both are....
I was surprised by your comment to be honest.
So an Audi and a BMW can't ever be compared due to what wheels are driven?
Fiesta ST200
Well I would have thought a potential car buyer would know what drive type they are after before they consider their options?
i think you have just answered all our questions by that statement(no offence to your mum)if i was renault sport i would want feed back from clio sport and other sites,
got to remember alot of us will be in the market for these cars in 3 years time or more,if they are good we will keep them running for years, and buy parts.
the old owners will buy new clios.
will the new one be a classic in 8 years?
remember its meant to be clio SPORT
is the new model really a sport?
the flappy paddle gear box and exhaust noises are just a fad
it may be a very good car ,i aint drove it i cant say,
i guess this just makes past clios more of a classic.
add love to test drive it, but to be honest it dont look good to look at.
got to remember alot of us will be in the market for these cars in 3 years time or more,if they are good we will keep them running for years, and buy parts.
the old owners will buy new clios.
will the new one be a classic in 8 years?
remember its meant to be clio SPORT
is the new model really a sport?
the flappy paddle gear box and exhaust noises are just a fad
it may be a very good car ,i aint drove it i cant say,
i guess this just makes past clios more of a classic.
add love to test drive it, but to be honest it dont look good to look at.
Doesnt really come Into play for me.
If I like the car, I don't care if its "only" FWD.
Id have an Audi over a 3 series for example, based on the car itself, not which wheels are driven.
Hence why I drive a Golf
Fiesta ST200
Yeah it does.
People who think they are Senna on the way to Tesco.
People who think they are Senna on the way to Tesco.
