How long will you be keeping your Clio?

[Jamie]

I've tried this on another forum and interested to see what kind of responses I get from some of you guys.

How long do you see yourself and want to keep your Clio for?

I made a mistake with my Williams in selling it and with the Trophy I'm trying to make sure I don't do the same and can see myself eventually storing the car when it no longer makes sense to drive it each day.

I'd expect some of you with the older Clio's prehaps the Williams crew to go down the 'forever' route and maybe those just bought 200's to keep it for 2/3 years.



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[Bluebeard]

I always said i'd keep the valver forever and ever, but a friend has mentioned selling his moonstone 3 door Sierra Cosworth so tbh, If someone offered me the right money, the valver would be history!!

 

[172Ben]

Could be looking for a MK1 after august so cant see me having it for much longer.

 

[Lady-Bock]

when i bought my clio 182 4 years ago i only planned to have it a few years. its been great for the four years ive had it and had alot of fun, but next year its time for a change

 

[Beef-Mc]

I still can't decide whether I like my car or whether I should sell and move onto a 182.

 

[Brian]

I kept the 172 for 6 years, I doubt i'll keep the 200 that long as I know for a fact it wont be in the same condition in 6 years. It's already falling to bits.

 

[z8jay]

Until I've got a house etc sorted. The 182 makes the most sense for me right now as it's not that expensive to run and still quick enough to keep me entertained on the road. Done the slow car thing - bored the s**t out of me

 

[rory182]

I can't see myself getting rid of my 172 anytime soon

 

[ForceIndia]

The 200 will go back as soon as the pcp is up.

 

[Bluebeard]

I kept the 172 for 6 years, I doubt i'll keep the 200 that long as I know for a fact it wont be in the same condition in 6 years. It's already falling to bits.

really??

 

[john.med]

Till it goes bang. It's worth more to me than I'd ever get for it, and I still like it. Yeah it annoys me, but as a package it's ideal. Thought I'd keep it a year or so, but that was 80,000 miles and nearly 5 years ago ...

 

[Munson]

I kept my 182 for five years but that was mostly because I couldn't be bothered to change it. Felt about 15 years old when I sold it.

 

[Harpham]

I'll be keeping mine until I can afford a Vee
Even then I might keep it as a daily, if I can afford to!

 

[ForceIndia]

really??

Mine already developed more rattles than my x reg 172. And the engine makes an awful sound when changing up over 5k revs. And the exhaust is blowing. And it's got several flat spots.

 

[Vish]

I plan on upgrading in 12-18 months. I thought of keeping it forever as it's wouldn't be worth a huge amount then but it most likely wouldn't feel as special.

 

[MikeB]

I think around another 12-14 months then will keep as a runabout or give to my sisters.

 

[Bluebeard]

Mine already developed more rattles than my x reg 172. And the engine makes an awful sound when changing up over 5k revs. And the exhaust is blowing. And it's got several flat spots.

Great!!!

I think around another 12-14 months then will keep as a runabout or give to my sisters.

Pics of sisters?

 

[jenic]

By christmas it'll be the longest i've ever owned a car (1Y2M) so maybe change in the new year. I am quite attached to it though (more than any other car/bike), and would love to keep it alongside anything else I buy in the future.

I think how much I can sell/part ex it for will determine how long I keep it, if in the new year I cant get £4k out of it then i'll keep it until it is worth so little I can justify having a second car if that makes sense. I keep thinking about chopping for an r26/r27 but i'd probably have to get finance with them and if I did trackdays I'd have to buy insurance and it puts me off.

 

[Greeny.]

Until it dies and then breaking whats left as its worth near to nothing whole.

 

[ForceIndia]

Great!!!



Pics of sisters?

The grimace on freds face suggested it could be serious lol.

 

[Daz Clio Cup]

Until i roll it/ write it off on a trackday or when i have enough money to buy a porsche

 

[JamieG]

Not too long i don't think, i want a Williams

 

[UncleGrumpy]

I've had the Trophy now for 5 years, just had it's MOT and had a lower ball joint done, apart from that the comment was it's in pretty good condition. Can't say i'll rushing to change, a stainless exhaust is on the cards this year along with a major dent pulling session which it badly needs - it's never going in a bloody supermarket carpark again - ever

 

[MikeLYR27]

I intend on keeping my R27 till it no longer works, i know i'd miss it if i sold it. I want to keep it as a track car in years to come, all bought and paid for and a brilliant package for track use. Its on Kw v3's so i'll prob do a few engine bits and strip it. Its worth more to me than what i would get for it so might as well. I'll just buy another car when the time comes. All my other cars i've not been fussed about selling but this one seems different lol!

 

[Si]

I can see myself owning the Clio for at least another year yet. Looking at buying a house so cars have taken a back seat

 

[edewer]

also someone who doesnt hold onto cars for long, but having regretting selling my cup earlier in the year, then getting my ph1 recently, i think this ones gonna stay, just need to have the funds for a daily so i can start turing the ph1 into a more track-dedicated car

 

[Rob]

I think I'll probably fix every rattle knock and bang, then sell, lol!

 

[Sir_Dave]

I'll keep it until i have saved enough to buy something else ... December maybe lol ...

 

[Yellow Dave]

I've had the LY 182 from new for almost 5 years. Never thought how long I'd be keeping it for, but TBH there is nothing out there at the moment that I'd consider changing it for other than an R26 but simply can't afford it.

So for now I'm planning on keeping it till it eventually dies, or the other half decides it's time for children

 

[oliver.james]

A good couple of years at least, I would hope

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

Had the trophy for 3 years, wont be sellling anytime soon

 

[Soot1e]

Keeping the Cup until it falls to bits.

 

[Brett]

I sold my 172 after 7 months. I had a change of circumstances which meant a car wasn't necessary. I'll probably end up back in another one simply because of how much I miss it. I had planned on keeping it untill it died.

 

[Nick172Cup]

Going to keep it until i've completed it as a project, not going to sell it part of the way through. And the no doubt when its done keep t for a couple of extra years to enjoy it!

 

[Jimbo-Clio]

The 1.2 has got to go love tht car

the ph1 172 will be with me untill it fully dies or gets eaten by a barrier at lydden hill

 

[Magic Johnson]

Until it dies. Epic mpg, practically free road tax, low insurance, work horse.

What a machine.

 

[-J-]

Mines here for good.... If and when i need a more practical car, then the Clio will be parked in the Garage and used as a Toy.

 

[alex-avfc]

I think I'll probably fix every rattle knock and bang, then sell, lol!

I didn't know that was possible

 

[ForceIndia]

I didn't know that was possible

Is in a ph1! The dash, steering cowel etc is more securely attached than in the ph2's.

 

[Jcs]

i was going to sell mine at 45k.

just hit that figure and looking at the amount on pistonheads currently and the drop in price i think ill keep it untill i really have to sell it