I don't post here very often these days, but am doing so to recommend the Dynamique.
I used to have a proper performance cars (including a Clio 16V, Williams and Ph2 172) but have been cold turkey since just after Christmas due to city centre living and no parking.
My other half and I now share her basic 60bhp 1.2 - and the difference between that and my parents' 1.2 16v Dynamique is *massive*. I do appreciate it's only 15bhp, but my last car was 300+bhp and I can assure you that am qualified to comment on how much better than Dynamique drives than the basic 1.2. Seventy-five bhp makes it no ball of fire, but if you appreciate driving as opposed to just power, then this is an excellent little hatch.
Without getting silly about 15bhp, it's mainly about the better suspension, kit and smoothness of the Dynamique. Essentially, it has the same interior as my 172 did, just without the part leather. My parents went for the "Cool Pack", i.e. climate, a/c and sunroof - well worth looking for.
The 03 models will be the Mk2 Ph2 Clio and the 04 would be a Ph3. The differences are much less pronounced than the Ph1 to Ph2, but they are worth having if you can find a late 04 onwards. My colour of choice would be Nordic Green, which is a subtle and very dark pearlescent green that looks black/blue/gold in the right light.
I've also driven the 1.4 16v Dyamique (95bhp?) and it's actually a respectably nippy little motor, although much rarer than the 1.2 16v due to all the finance deals on the 1.2.
i have had 8 cars and i am only 19!!! i dont no what it is but i reckon a clio would hold my attention, i am looking at 1.2 dynamique bout an 03/04 plate...
