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Black Clio 182
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not sure i like it either but with a renaultsport makeover it might look ok. Im pretty sure my next car wont be a Renault anyway (unless they make a proper megan trophy). The game has moved on in the hothatch market and i dont think the next RS clio will cut it compared to the rest.
When the Mk2 Clio came out, I thought it was pig ugly and would never have imagined buying one.
I actually prefer its looks now to the 206, Ibiza etc. The Mk3 will probably have the same effect, although I quite like the new lines from the start. Curious to see the RS version "in the flesh".
I actually prefer its looks now to the 206, Ibiza etc. The Mk3 will probably have the same effect, although I quite like the new lines from the start. Curious to see the RS version "in the flesh".
The mark III just looks like any other Euro hatch (see Pug 206 etc) and although the trim is nicer and NCAP 5 is all well and good, it just looks a little bland and weighs too much. I like the idea of the diffuser on the RS, plus the vents for cooling the brakes when you're on track days, but the weight just scares me. The new 1.6 weighs the equivalent of an extra lardy bloke when compared to the Trophy, which has a bigger engine.
The weight and cost of the RS may be too much of an issue. When they do appear, my engine will be nicely free'd up and I can stalk fresh ones with 18 miles on the clock and wreck them
The weight and cost of the RS may be too much of an issue. When they do appear, my engine will be nicely free'd up and I can stalk fresh ones with 18 miles on the clock and wreck them
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isnt there a case to buy a 182 with everything i.e liquid yellow, Recaro`s, cup spec, Reno Satnav (just for the cool screen) for a really cheap price, then with £2k spare uprate subtly and properly to a genuine 190bhp hmm..
good idea, although il go with petrol blue to be different
good idea, although il go with petrol blue to be different
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chris-b said:Nah,when the RS3 comes out all the 172/182 owners will feel inferior in their outdated tinboxes.
As for the weight issue,I'm sure the nerds at Dieppe will have something up their sleeves to counterbalance it.
sure it will be faster than the current RS around the nurburg ring but it probably will finally lose the spark that french hatches are world renound for, lets face it there built s**t and have crap residuals there not even designed properly compared to their german / japanese counterparts but they have that nervous yet responsive chuckability that a real thrill, its has been reduced throughout generations, williams was electric so were the valvers as MK1 172 came it was blunted slightly but faster more gadgets and safety better high speed stability, then the MKII came and it was blunted more with being heavier still but boasted better safety and better kit and further high speed stability (apart from cup which got close the williams levels of fun), now the MKIII even heavier and safer and now better built to the point of being an exellent and sensible choice for people on a budget and i expect on good examples built close enough to that of its VW counter parts that its realtive value makes it a sound choice as ownership on cars usually extends to three years so first buyers and second owners will be gettin a sound car but it has probably crossed the line past being a lightweight chuckable french hatch and now its a grown up still very fast but missing the original point.
buy a DCI version enjoy the new car image and remap, then buy a good condition Williams or Cup for a fun car. actually, just buy a megane and have proper safety build and space then buy a williams or a cup
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