Heads up Clio ph 1

[deanoE30M3]

Just went and saw this, doesn’t look as good in the flesh as the pictures show!

Meant to off been garage from new, jersey import apparently by the original owner! Rust on the sills looking from the inside of the car!

There’s water in the drivers sill, felt like I was at the seaside lol

Just generally tatty, thought I’d share the details just in case someone was going to view!

https://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/renault-clio-sport-172-phase-1-flame-red-/1353559933

 

[deanoE30M3]

And a heavy clutch!

 

[Darryl_1983]

Heavy clutch is pretty standard. I think I'd be more worried if the clutch wasn't heavy to be honest.

 

[Ant1]

He only paid £700 for that 2 months ago, was advertised down the road from me.

 

[deanoE30M3]

Yeah he’s only just had it!
Says he wanted to turn into track car but it’s to nice to use..

@Ant1 our old red ph 1 was nicer than this one and it’s done double the mileage lol

 

[deanoE30M3]

Heavy clutch is pretty standard. I think I'd be more worried if the clutch wasn't heavy to be honest.

Pretty standard to be heavy when they need changing unless it’s had a cheap clutch fitted then that will be normal

 

[Jack1998]

Glad you pointed this out! I was on the verge of arranging a viewing and travelling quite a way to see this.

 

[Darryl_1983]

Pretty standard to be heavy when they need changing unless it’s had a cheap clutch fitted then that will be normal

The clutches in these cars is heavy regardless. I've had 5 182's over the years with various milage, and even had new clutches and cables fitted. Made no difference in my experience

 

[deanoE30M3]

I’ve driven lots of clios and I’ve never driven one with a heavy clutch and cars which have just had the clutch done!

 

[Ant1]

Apparently these are the sills.

 

[deanoE30M3]

Thought I’d deleted them! These are the pictures I took on the day!

the drivers side sills was full of water could hear it under braking and pulling away..

 

[deanoE30M3]

Digging up a old post but I believe the Clio is back up for sale still in wales just more north..

Here’s the eBay number: 294239082991

 

[Jack1998]

Digging up a old post but I believe the Clio is back up for sale still in wales just more north..

Here’s the eBay number: 294239082991

Price is a bit hopeful, surely

 

[Kenich.]

I checked this out when it was posted 2 years ago now, its had a few owners since and clearly some have spent some money on the old girl which is nice.

It was a real heap back in 2019 which is why I left it in Portsmouth, the previous owner wasn't really someone I would buy a car from! It doesn't look as bad now mind but clearly not had "all" the bodywork it needed.