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CLIO IV RS - Trophy from page 111
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Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
buying a car without driving is something that depending on the car doesn't usually bother me, I didn't drive a 200 before buying mine but I was happy with the reviews, I had owned most other clio RS so I knew what to expect and it delivered!!
this new one is too "different" for me to order without driving however due to a different gearbox, turbo engine etc, id want a drive first.
I agree with danny though what a crap launch, dealers don't have any, delay on options, pricing issues to begin with. My money would be with one of the Fords if I was buying new
this new one is too "different" for me to order without driving however due to a different gearbox, turbo engine etc, id want a drive first.
I agree with danny though what a crap launch, dealers don't have any, delay on options, pricing issues to begin with. My money would be with one of the Fords if I was buying new
I test drove one at the Middlesbrough dealer. It was a cup one in yellow. It looked good in the flesh and I was pretty impressed with the drive. I didn't quite get on top of the auto box it has to be said, as more time is needed to really get to know how it works. I'm hoping to get one for 1st Sept though as I was impressed enough. It's quite a different car to the out-going ones, but that's not really of any interest to me. Having an S2000 now, I'm after something a little softer and more live-able.
Renaults
Do you wanna know something really shocking its DIRECT INJECTION (IDE) :/ but it has got Nissan input the same engines fitted in Juke (with less power)
Engine code M5M
Engine code M5M
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
its took 173 pages before anyone mentioned it was a Nissan engine? well kept secret that
Renaults
Its the IDE bit I was on about more. Anyone who owned a megane IDE will know why I'm on about that. It's was a big mistake back then.
Is it not Nissan's DIG engine (Direct Injection Gasoline)?
To give you some idea, the deal offered to me was something like (from memory)...
Car price @ £23,100
Deposit @ £6,300 (£4k cash, £1,800 PX, £500 discount)
48 months @ £269
Balloon payment @ £6,500
Interest rate works out at about 5.5% which is better than regular Clio deals on the website, so not sure if that's 100% accurate.
Depreciation is the only real concern, but £6,500 isn't a huge end payment, and hopefully the cars worth at least that after 4 years.
Out of interest, after 3 years I think £9,500 would be outstanding to pay off, and the projected value of the car is little more than £10k.
The 4 years deal includes servicing, warranty and roadside assistance too.
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
N0ddie
ClioSport Club Member
Tesla Model 3
Is that a limited mileage deal?
Renaults
Exactly and direct injection was a bad idea 8 years ago :/ Hopefully they have got it correct now
I think it looks ok tbh pitty it has two too many doors...
its nothing like the old f5r engine by the looks of dialogys
Renaults
No that's true. We ended up with 4 Renault test engines years ago k5m it was obviously the k4m with IDE and Renault must of scrapped the idea, they used the same pressure regulator as the 2.0 IDE. Ill get some pictures of them they look really strange. I put them in a separate thread.
ive got 2 of the prssure regs here will still sell bomb loads of them!!!
the idea of them was ok tbh it was just the execution of the set up that was terrible!
the idea of them was ok tbh it was just the execution of the set up that was terrible!
Renaults
I used to own a megane IDE. We buy IDE regulators in bulk quantity I am waiting for 60 to arrive from France :0
yeah that doesn't suprise me the amount of people after them is unbelieveable
Yeah 10k miles.
All new petrol cars are IDE (direct injection) it's more fuel efficient and yields more power. Mitsubishi have been doing it for years with no major problems. The IDE f5r would have been a success had they not put the sensors in the wrong place (its heat that kills them)
dont let that put you off. Only difference between IDE and this is this comes coupled with a blower
dont let that put you off. Only difference between IDE and this is this comes coupled with a blower
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
Have been lucky enough to drive one of these at Donnington today. They really are fantastic , rev really nicely and sounds fantastic. I've never used an EDC/PDK/DSG gearbox before, and I can't say I was finding myself wishing it was changing gear quicker, in fact I thought it was very impressive. Multi-change down function is great, exhaust gives a bit of a pop and a crackle on the down shifts too. Felt much quicker than a 200, although that will have been the extra torque. Launch control is pretty savage as well. On the handling front, felt very composed. The new hydraulic suspension is something pretty special, wouldn't have thought something could ride that well yet go around corners at the speed you pushed it too.
All in all, great car. Hopefully my experience will be shared when they're availible for test drive (around now/early July).
, rev really nicely and sounds fantastic. I've never used an EDC/PDK/DSG gearbox before, and I can't say I was finding myself wishing it was changing gear quicker, in fact I thought it was very impressive. Multi-change down function is great, exhaust gives a bit of a pop and a crackle on the down shifts too. Felt much quicker than a 200, although that will have been the extra torque. Launch control is pretty savage as well. On the handling front, felt very composed. The new hydraulic suspension is something pretty special, wouldn't have thought something could ride that well yet go around corners at the speed you pushed it too.All in all, great car. Hopefully my experience will be shared when they're availible for test drive (around now/early July).
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
Yes, but i'm a massive Renaultsport fan boy. In fact, this club is the sole reason I wanted to work for Renault, and if it wasn't very good I would say so.
I agree with you on the beep though. Paddles also take some getting used to on the column.
As a matter of interest what's the warranty like if L/C is used? Or is that still yet to be determined?
Have Renault got a 'Flicker Data' type system to view how and when it's used?
I've no interest in the car unfortunately as I think Renault have made some fairly large oversights in its design and target market.
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
Not really. The idea is to broaden the appeal of the car. Past models are testing at times. This is the whole package. Chris Harris's review on it was pretty spot on really, and he really 'got' what the car was about.
Anyway, RE launch control; Fully warrantied. It will only let you use it if the parameters are correct.
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
Few pictures
I guess the warranty Vs launch on the Clio inspires some faith in the reliability and strength of the box on Renault SA's part, lets hope it's more reliable than the box's in its predecessors
It looks bloody great from the rear.
steve32c
ClioSport Club Member
200T
Already asked this bit on the renault sport forum unfortunately you can't spec any colours it's anthracite only on the RS model so you'll have to take the bits you want colouring to your local body shop unless you have the means to donut yourself
That's 2 black RS Clios ordered then was hoping September but now looks like October/November due to the r-link and monitor V2 delays
Yes I plan to add the red colour myself, possibly using some kind of foil.
I should have my Clio in August. It will be R-Link but without R.S. Monitor unfortunately. Hopefully local dealer will be able to "hack" the software into the R-Link system although I will be missing things such as G-forces, GPS etc. which require sensors not present in my car.
Have been lucky enough to drive one of these at Donnington today. They really are fantastic
All in all, great car. Hopefully my experience will be shared when they're availible for test drive (around now/early July).
Impressions very similar to mine. It truly is a wonderful little car.
steve32c
ClioSport Club Member
200T
Mine will probably never go near a track I just like the toys and for £250 why not
Didn't expect the delay though
which one is the standard clio and which is the RS out of those pictures, can't tell
