Expression

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

Well after crashing my Dynamique and being paid quite a bit by the insurance I started looking for a new car. Yesterday I ended up getting a bargain! A 1.2 Clio Expression for £2050. It's black and very tidy. Couple of tiny dents on the bonnet that can be removed. The rubber around the windscreen also needs replacing, I think that's a common fault on Clios as it was exactly the same on my last one. If anyone knows how to go about replacing the rubber strips that would be useful! The interior isn't as nice as the Dynamique but it's still quite nice. I really don't like the Renault alloys that are on there atm, does anyone know what they are or how much they're worth? I really need to get some 172 wheels.

I don't have it yet so I can't take better pictures, this is the picture that was on the site.

Planned modifications are...

- RS grille
- 172 alloys
- Megane splitter
- Black side repeaters
- Black badges
- 3/4 number plates
- Flat wiper blades
- Silvervisions
- CTR ariel

Can't wait!

Tez. · Aug 31, 2009

thats gonna look nice after the mods mate

is that still a 1.2 16v or a 8v ?

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

Tez_dynamique said:
thats gonna look nice after the mods mate

is that still a 1.2 16v or a 8v ?

It's a 16v.

Tez. · Aug 31, 2009

havnt posted any pics of mine on here since about 2005

got an slr cam now just waiting till its finsihed after my wedding next year

Jordi17 · Aug 31, 2009

why does it have colour coded wing mirrors and foglights if its an expression? did the previous owner fit that

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

Jordi17 said:
why does it have colour coded wing mirrors and foglights if its an expression? did the previous owner fit that

Not to sure to be honest. My Dynamique didn't have fogs but this one does. Weird.

Jordi17 · Aug 31, 2009

ye tis, does it have dynamic rear spoiler too or just the small expression one with red brake light?

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

Jordi17 said:
ye tis, does it have dynamic rear spoiler too or just the small expression one with red brake light?

I think it's the small expression one. I might change that if I can find a cheap Dynamique or cup spoiler.

Jordi17 · Aug 31, 2009

good price tbh, how many miles it covered?

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

Jordi17 said:
good price tbh, how many miles it covered?

Just over 60,000. Should be getting it either tomorrow or Wednesday. I've got to get used to driving it though, it felt a lot different to driving my Dynamique and because I wrote that off I'm a bit nervous about going back on the road

Brett · Aug 31, 2009

Looks good mate, looks like a dynamique from the outside.

Get an RS or even dynamique interior in there aswell, the interiors in the expression are shocking imo.

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

I've been looking back at old threads about Dynamiques and Expressions and a lot of people seem to bash the Expression and say that Dynamiques are the way forward. Is that just because people prefer the Dynamique interior? Because I can live with the Expression interior.

Jordi17 · Aug 31, 2009

how is it any different? the plastics are just a different colour and the seats have a differnt pattern? not really a big deal IMO

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

Jordi17 said:
how is it any different? the plastics are just a different colour and the seats have a differnt pattern? not really a big deal IMO

I just needed to hear someone say that :rasp:

nick. · Aug 31, 2009

I wouldn't worry about the interior m8 unless its proper shot. Do the mod you have planned and you will have a nice looking car, then just maybe lower it 40mm

Tez. · Aug 31, 2009

ill swap you my ripped dynamique drivers seat ? lol

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

oatcake_clio said:
I wouldn't worry about the interior m8 unless its proper shot. Do the mod you have planned and you will have a nice looking car, then just maybe lower it 40mm

Nah the interior is in really good condition. I'm going to look into lowering it after I've done the other mods. I need to find some 172 alloys first because the current wheels just look ridiculous.

nick. · Aug 31, 2009

I would leave the interior alone then lol, if you dont have any luck finding the 172 alloys, I have a set with tyres in the 172 style but they are 15 inch not 16 inch. Just incase m8y

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

oatcake_clio said:
I would leave the interior alone then lol, if you dont have any luck finding the 172 alloys, I have a set with tyres in the 172 style but they are 15 inch not 16 inch. Just incase m8y

Ok cool, I'll let you know!

Tez. · Aug 31, 2009

i have the 15 inch 172 style on mine and there bloody nice

been on it for 5 years

nick. · Aug 31, 2009

rk2009 said:
Ok cool, I'll let you know!

No problem m8 just give me a pm, i have loads of bits and bobs off me old car knocking about

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

oatcake_clio said:
No problem m8 just give me a pm, i have loads of bits and bobs off me old car knocking about

Like...?

StevieG-09 · Aug 31, 2009

People rather the dynamique to the expression because its higher spec and could say a step up. Do the mods you mods you have planned, then chuck a sport interior in it. much nicer then

Jordi17 · Aug 31, 2009

oatcake_clio said:
No problem m8 just give me a pm, i have loads of bits and bobs off me old car knocking about

dont suppose you have foglights and brackets?

nick. · Aug 31, 2009

rk2009 said:
Like...?

rear bumper of a 1.2, dynamic front grill, the set of wheel and wheel nuts and locking wheel nuts, rear numberplate light unit, Center exhaust mount, and some used ebc green brake pads to name somethings off top of me head lol

Jordi17 said:
dont suppose you have foglights and brackets?

Nope sorry m8

I am going a scappys in a few weeks so will keep an eye out for you if ya like.

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

I don't think the wing mirrors are colour coded actually, I think it's just looks like they are because they're wet on the picture. I loved my Dynamique being colour coded.

RDH · Aug 31, 2009

Jordi17 said:
how is it any different? the plastics are just a different colour and the seats have a differnt pattern? not really a big deal IMO

The seats are completely different, not a patch on the dynamique's.

Jordi17 · Aug 31, 2009

pics then? i cant imagine they are that much better to be honest

rk2009 · Aug 31, 2009

Should be picking it up tomorrow hopefully. I'll post some better pictures.

I went on eBay and purchased an RS grille, only to get a message saying "The seller is away until the 8th September 2009 and your delivery will be delayed". So I'm going to have to wait for a week or two.

dmn1989 · Aug 31, 2009

Tez_dynamique said:
thats gonna look nice after the mods mate

is that still a 1.2 16v or a 8v ?

the wee badge that says 16v kinda gives it away no?

Alastair. · Aug 31, 2009

looks tidy, shame u had to downgrade to a granny expression

Tunst · Aug 31, 2009

I might be selling my 16" 172 wheels but they need a refurb i bought them with intenstions of doing it but cba now, going down to 15" wheels i fink lol. offer the right price and tehre urs

nice car too

Martin_172 · Sep 1, 2009

Jordi17 said:
pics then? i cant imagine they are that much better to be honest

try saying that when you enter a roundabout at any speed and get the handbrake up your arse.

rk2009 · Sep 1, 2009

Martin_172 said:
try saying that when you enter a roundabout at any speed and get the handbrake up your arse.

Really not looking for people to bash the Expression right now.

Martin_172 · Sep 1, 2009

rk2009 said:
Really not looking for people to bash the Expression right now.

im not bashing i spent 2 years with one, i know them inside out and can tell you any thing you want to know about them..... you will get the handbrake up your arse.

rk2009 · Sep 1, 2009

Martin_172 said:
im not bashing i spent 2 years with one, i know them inside out and can tell you any thing you want to know about them..... you will get the handbrake up your arse.

I don't even know what that means. It's just a car at the end of day. If it drives fine then I'm happy. It's hardly any different on the outside to a Dynamique. I'm not worrying.

Martin_172 · Sep 1, 2009

rk2009 said:
I don't even know what means. It's just a car at the end of day. If it drives fine then I'm happy. It's hardly any different on the outside to a Dynamique. I'm not worrying.

it means the seats have no side supports and when you corner hard u go flying off the seat into the handbrake.

exterior differences.....
rear spoiler
alloy wheels
front fog lights
colour coded fog light covers
later ones have a different front bumper and different grill from the non dynamique ones.

interior differences....
sports seats
dark plastics throughout the car inc dashboard
silver dial surrounds
silver dash strips
later ones have silver interior handles, gearknobs and handbrake buttons
dark parcel shelf

expression has no trip computer unlike the dynamique and above range.

when it comes to selling you will shift a dynamique easier, bargains are out there i picked up a dci one for £1800

rk2009 · Sep 1, 2009

Martin_172 said:
it means the seats have no side supports and when you corner hard u go flying off the seat into the handbrake.

exterior differences.....
rear spoiler
alloy wheels
front fog lights
colour coded fog light covers
later ones have a different front bumper and different grill from the non dynamique ones.

interior differences....
sports seats
dark plastics throughout the car inc dashboard
silver dial surrounds
silver dash strips
later ones have silver interior handles, gearknobs and handbrake buttons
dark parcel shelf

expression has no trip computer unlike the dynamique and above range.

when it comes to selling you will shift a dynamique easier, bargains are out there i picked up a dci one for £1800

Hardly any of that matters.

kaimcg · Sep 1, 2009

Nothing wrong with the expression interior, and i think its more comfortable and wears better than the dynamiques

Tigger · Sep 2, 2009

Has good potential mate - good luck with it

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