CLIO IV RS - Trophy from page 111

[Gally]

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Spot the Clio

The one on the left.

Hate how shallow the bumper looks. The should be deep and wide!

 

[Advikaz]

Depends on the dealer I found, obviously depends if they need the business as to how much discount they will allow.

When I was looking at 200's I tried my local dealer who wanted over £18k for my spec, Huddersfield wouldn't give me a price as I clearly couldn't afford the insurance and tried to sell me a 1.2 (bearing in mind I turned up in a 182 and my quotes were actually less on a 200) and Wakefield quoted me around £15k for the same car. Pays to shop around, clearly.

My mrs's had a problem like this. She went along to renault and was looking at the new clio when she got her polo. She mentioned that I drive a 200 and the dealer told her she must have got it wrong because I couldn't afford it?

 

[Harpham]

I'm tempted to take one for a test drive, see whether they're any good. I'd be tempted if they do some decent offers.

 

[Chapppers11]

Depends on the dealer I found, obviously depends if they need the business as to how much discount they will allow.

When I was looking at 200's I tried my local dealer who wanted over £18k for my spec, Huddersfield wouldn't give me a price as I clearly couldn't afford the insurance and tried to sell me a 1.2 (bearing in mind I turned up in a 182 and my quotes were actually less on a 200) and Wakefield quoted me around £15k for the same car. Pays to shop around, clearly.

Apparently so, I'm sure the guy who originally bought my 200 spent upwards of £20k!

 

[Maccy]

My mrs's had a problem like this. She went along to renault and was looking at the new clio when she got her polo. She mentioned that I drive a 200 and the dealer told her she must have got it wrong because I couldn't afford it?

Is this for real?! I didn't think dealers were that bad!

 

[Tony Hunter]

I mentioned it before, aren't those Brembo's in that picture?

 

[Fred@BTM]

red calipers Tony, not Brembos

 

[Brian]

Just red calipers

 

[Tony Hunter]

Ok, ok.

Just teasing.

 

[GiT]

Overlay of the current Megane 3dr and the RS Clio MK4 would be interesting.

They look similar!

 

[Tony Hunter]

The Megane is starting to look nice now, esp against that.

 

[James]

In my opinion, which is fact, they both look really good there. I wouldn't pay 20k for one, but I'll defo be looking when 2nd hand prices become reasonable

 

[GiT]

The Megane is starting to look nice now, esp against that.

Always liked the Megane RS look, but, Clio does make it look a little old though.

 

[Knuckles]

I'm tempted to take one for a test drive, see whether they're any good. I'd be tempted if they do some decent offers.

Im testing one anyway :approve: can't wait lol

I've never had a dealer say I can't afford a car lol, I might start hiding my car around the corner before going in then bwarping away if they say anything

 

[GiT]

Im testing one anyway :approve: can't wait lol

I've never had a dealer say I can't afford a car lol, I might start hiding my car around the corner before going in then bwarping away if they say anything

We have! Go-Car in Scunthorpe. Told her she couldn't afford a £3k Punto. She went mental - at him - in a showroom - on a sale day!

PCP's make lots of nice metal affordable too. I just cannot ignore 5 doors and auto. My left leg is MADE for a clutch pedal lol

 

[Chris V6 255]

4.5 stars in EVO's first drive.
Sounds good to me

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evo...sport_clio_200_turbo_review_and_pictures.html

 

[Gally]

Sounds very good. Edc blah blah! It's not a drivers car blah blah blah.

The looks are not R.S enough no matter how you sugarcoat it though.

 

[jayxx83]

Looks very nice in the flesh

 

[msa197]

4.5 stars in EVO's first drive.
Sounds good to me

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evo...sport_clio_200_turbo_review_and_pictures.html

More in-depth in issue 182, is that a cunning plan from renault sport! Lol

 

[Tony Hunter]

More info available in issue 182, is that a cunning plan from renault sport! Lol

I noticed that as well.

 

[Ray Gin]

Must say my opinion has totally changed. Like it now.

 

[Brooky182]

I bet you will get a decent price with one of the Internet companies as a pre reg and with 4 years warranty, serving etc i could be tempted but think it will just make a megane look cheap in comparison IMHO

 

[PS Trophy]

This was on Twitter earlier after Chris Harris drove the 200 and tested the launch control!

 

[R-Sport.]

Looks ok I guess-

Front calipers look a bit base spec.- almost tiny!

No recaros. No Big calipers. Thats most of RS enthusiasts out lol

S

 

[Fletcher]

Looks ok I guess-

Front calipers look a bit base spec.- almost tiny!

No recaros. No Big calipers. Thats most of RS enthusiasts out lol

S

I agree. Do not want TBH.

 

[Brian]

Looks ok I guess-

Front calipers look a bit base spec.- almost tiny!

No recaros. No Big calipers. Thats most of RS enthusiasts out lol

S

Recaro's will follow in about a year, wouldn't surprise me if there were a few other tweaks along the way. It's a new car afterall

 

[Matthew]

So basically everyone should just wait a few years to get the good stuff.

Well done Renault.

How hard is it to fit a different seat FFS?!?

 

[The Boosh!]

So basically everyone should just wait a few years to get the good stuff.

Well done Renault.

How hard is it to fit a different seat FFS?!?

Negotiating contracts/ volumes/ supply etc is a lengthy process I assume. Certainly not an over night job.

 

[The_Pirate]

So basically everyone should just wait a few years to get the good stuff.

Well done Renault.

How hard is it to fit a different seat FFS?!?

Marketing... They know they'll sell a bucket load - then another bucket load with Recaro RSGTI CupSaucer Seats!

 

[Brian]

So basically everyone should just wait a few years to get the good stuff.

Well done Renault.

How hard is it to fit a different seat FFS?!?

I'm just guessing but I imagine it'd hard enough launching a completely new car, then add to that the various outsourced components like Recaro's. I'm sure they want them to be right first time or have a second phase release with an additional few things and more colours. I'm completely guessing though.

Recaro's will be available in a year or so though

 

[Matthew]

If I was looking to get one (and I'm not) Id be waiting a few years to get the "200 to the 197" so to speak.

 

[leeds_182]

I like clios but not at that price, there just seems to be too many other options for the money.

I reckon theyll be a good second hand buy as long as the gearbox doesn't shat itself.

I bought my brand new 182 with cup packs for £13400 in 2004 and my brand new 197 cup in 2008 for £13800 but couldn't justify that money on a Clio.

 

[Matthew]

I agree Jim.

At 22k, which with the options you'd want it will be close to, it's a lot of money.

Especially when the new Focus ST is the same price.

 

[jamier27]

Not that bad value tbh

2-3k more list than the previous 200 but it should be a lot cheaper to run has an expensive gearbox and a couple extra doors thrown in.
A fully loaded one for 18-19k wouldn't be that bad IMO - that's if they keep offering decent discounts

 

[cliokid182]

Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news - NEW DETAILS #1779

Parked next to a Clio 4 today, picture doesn't really show it well but there is quite a size difference.

As much as I don't like the new clio shape it really shows how dated the PH2 looks against modern cars.

I think your phase 2 makes this new clio look ugly, i mean who ever purchased that clio must be mad. That yellow is discusting those wheels look crap i just dont like the new clio ...

 

[Mr Plums]

This vid has probably been posted a few times...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP3DpMkgz_E

I think it sounds very promising tbh.

 

[Tony Hunter]

You're right, it has.

 

[Munson]

Maybe at the last moment they decided to pay someone to get in and out of the Recaros twice a day for a year to see if they end up looking like a battered old sofa dumped in a skip?

 

[Tony Hunter]

That's why I wouldn't bother with them.

 

[Chapppers11]

My 200 wouldn't be half as fun without them, no signs of wear either, because I don't get into them like a dog.