considering buying a v6

[lau2908]

I am considering buying a V6 to replace my much loved 182 , i have never driven a rear wheel drive car, i was just wondering if its TOTALLY different to drive or is it only slightly different, ive been told its really easy to loose the back end if your not used to it, just wanted to know really the main difference, apart from speed obviously , between the 182 an the v6
thanks all

 

[Alastair.]

yes totaly differnt

 

[Ali]

yes totaly differnt

Really??

 

[jackfm]

erm.

v6 is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive, supercar.

182 is none of the above

 

[martynh]

Supercar, really?

 

[Gareth]

supercar, flol. My Mercedes is rear wheel drive and to be honest I don't drive it any differently to all the previous FWD cars I've had, that's what traction control is for.

 

[Martin_172]

v6 will be fine, id imagine in the wet if your driving like a dick then it could catch you out.

only rear wheel drive cars ive driven have been longer wheel base turbo buses, 200sx/rx7's and they are hairy. but v6 will be fine with less power and no turbo to catch you out!

 

[Louism]

For the money you could get a new sport and it will handle better and only a little slower.
That said they are the nutts

 

[Martin_172]

new sports arn't near as good looking and are s**t loads slower

 

[Martin_172]

ohh aye and they will handle better if your a pussy and cant drive a v6 properly

 

[Justin]

yes totaly differnt

Not really! Bit more powerful, bit slidy in the wet. But you won't notice a huge difference in actually driving it. The experience is much better though! And the noise!

 

[D4N13L]

Do it, i want one sooo bad it hurts. The nagging missus keeps halting my plans SWT.

 

[Louism]

I have the spec here.
V6 0-60 6 secs
Top speed 144

200 0-60 6.9 secs
Top Speed 141

Same money

 

[Louism]

BTW i love the V6s clarkson said he would have one in his top 10 best cars of all time, they look amazing i was just giving another option dude

 

[Justin]

Anyone who picks a 200 over a V6 needs the head checked IMO. Unless you need 4 seats etc.

The V6 is awesome! The 197/200 is good.

 

[Louism]

Not really, if you want a new car in warranty

 

[Justin]

Well new vs used isn't really a fair comparison. Granted the 200 is great for a new car, but its not in the same league as a V6 IMO

 

[Louism]

No i agree with you on the same grounds you cant compare, but then again on the same grounds they both wouldnt be around 15k

 

[Justin]

True. But the OP is thinking about buying a V6, not a 200.

I personally wouldn't buy a new car anyways. If I had 15k to play with I'l be looking at the usuals, V6/M3 etc

 

[Gally]

So you would buy a clio over a Bemmer then Justin?

 

[Justin]

Now thats a tough choice! Mate has the M3, and obviously Ali has the V6, so been in both quite a lot..

I'm really not sure!

 

[Gally]

Would all depend on how old you were feeling at the time!

 

[smitchell1]

100% more road presence and everybody will like you for having one!!!


Future classic too!

 

[Dash]

I have the spec here.
V6 0-60 6 secs
Top speed 144

Maybe a V6 Humby, but what about Clio V6?

Phase 1 PERFORMANCE
0-62 mph 6.4 secs
Maximum speed 147 mph

Phase 2 PERFORMANCE
0-62 mph 5.8 secs
Maximum speed 153 mph

 

[ForceIndia]

supercar, flol. My Mercedes is rear wheel drive and to be honest I don't drive it any differently to all the previous FWD cars I've had, that's what traction control is for.

Which the Vee doesn't have!

They are different to drive, the steering and gear shift are very different. Have to be a bit cautious in the wet, but in the dry they are very grippy. I'm not a great fan of how they drive, but as an experience I doubt there's anything that gets close for £15k.

The running costs are much higher. Gp20, 23ish mpg, consumables are much pricier.

 

[Fred@BTM]

a ferrari 360 is cheaper to run than a V6 (in terms of parts anyway) and its MUCH easier to work on too!

 

[Louism]

Maybe a V6 Humby, but what about Clio V6?

Phase 1 PERFORMANCE
0-62 mph 6.4 secs
Maximum speed 147 mph

Phase 2 PERFORMANCE
0-62 mph 5.8 secs
Maximum speed 153 mph

Different websites say different things, but thats insubstantial, it is still only a second difference and the top speed doesnt matter as ud never do it but anyway thats cool

 

[Fred@BTM]

you'd never do the top speed? the A14 and M40 and M6 toll are good roads

 

[Louism]

Right is that actually classed as a private road as its not owned by the Highways agency, ive never been given a proper answer when i ask this.

 

[Dash]

Different websites say different things, but thats insubstantial, it is still only a second difference and the top speed doesnt matter as ud never do it but anyway thats cool

When you go way above 155 in a Clio v6 looking at the speedo is not your main concern.

 

[Fred@BTM]

^taking off is a risk!

M6 toll is police patrolled/controlled, you break the speed limit, you get bum invaded by the rozzers

 

[ForceIndia]

Right is that actually classed as a private road as its not owned by the Highways agency, ive never been given a proper answer when i ask this.

Not a private road, but very lightly policed. Very.

 

[Fred@BTM]

just watch round the services

 

[Dash]

^taking off is a risk!

Getting pulled up by air traffic control is embarrassing.

 

[ddouble]

in the damp the vee does feel like it can take you out at any point so you naturally take care. if you don’t you would soon have a heart in the mouth moment that would get you inline!!

if you potter around you would never notice the fwd/rwd difference, however if your making progress, you always need to remember to brake in a straight line and never lift off the power mid corner….or it will end up in tears.

at speed corner entry takes more skill, thought and precision than in almost any other car on the road.

if your worried, take it on one of them driver instruction days but I don’t think the handling is that scary that its needed.

and the vee will easily clear 150mph!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

im hoping my 172 will handle like or as good as a vee!

 

[Reyes]

M3 ftw.

 

[shiyan]

erm.

v6 is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive, supercar.

182 is none of the above

ROFL

 

[conneh]

The bitching at 0 - 60 speeds always amuses me.

The Vee has 300nm of torque, compared to the 200s 200 or so. The vee will pull in any gear much easier - leaving the 200 behind.

V6s are quick.

 

[Pearl_Black]

erm.

v6 is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive, supercar.

182 is none of the above

V6 mid engined yes..Super car no.....

Its more of a GT car and the 182 is non of those, but it is deffinatly somthing!