Clio's gone

[sean_d]

After 2 1/2 years of ownership the day has come for me 172 to go, other than a faulty battery when I bought the car and the exhaust needing to be replaced its been faultless. Loved owning it and I don't think iv'e ever been bored or sick of having it. Its only going because I needed something a bit bigger and I'm going to save money on me insurance with its replacement. Is it wrong to feel so gutted just over getting rid of a car

 

[RS182Lancs]

gutted for you mate! i still miss my white 182 :dapprove:

 

[ABOO]

Level of your 'gutted-ness' depends on its replacement.

I may be wrong, but picking up on your manner, I think replacement is a little different.....

 

[sean_d]

Yeah its just a MK5 Golf, don't get me wrong its a lovely car to drive much more comfy and quiet than the Clio, I'm getting better mpg and its got the extra room I wanted but its no where near as fun to drive. I've went for a GT 2.0FSI so its still got 150Bhp so its got a bit of grunt but obviously weighs more.

End of the day I've done the sensible thing, going to be a dad in a few month so that's the main reason for the change but I'll admit if we weren't going to be having a baby I wouldn't be selling it. Guess after a few weeks I'll be ok lol

 

[ABOO]

Nice motors the golfs mate. Done it for the right reasons as well, so fair play.

Wifey's got a MKIV 1.8t with a remap, 5dr that we use for days out and the like. Is really smooth and quiet even at motorway speeds.

 

[sean_d]

Yeah I can't complain with the Golf like it is lovely

 

[Marv-C]

aaaaah the baby excuse . You could have gone for a 197. Plenty of room for the baby and all the extra's. You can turn the airbag off and all the seats have isofix.

 

[sean_d]

Had to get it on finance and looking at dealer prices the 197 was more than what I wanted to pay. By getting the golf everything is a bit cheaper than what I had been paying for me Clio

 

[Sarah]

aaaaah the baby excuse . You could have gone for a 197. Plenty of room for the baby and all the extra's. You can turn the airbag off and all the seats have isofix.

plenty of space in a 172 too

nice upgrade (maybe) tho

Sometimes you just gotta do it

 

[Marv-C]

Had to get it on finance and looking at dealer prices the 197 was more than what I wanted to pay. By getting the golf everything is a bit cheaper than what I had been paying for me Clio

Fair enough, I am only rubbing salt into the wound :rasp:. I had a VW Bora for a few years until I bought my 197. Have 2 kids and the Bora was perfect for the job. Was a very relaxing, pleasant drive too.

Kids can get in the car on their own now.