I want another Clio. Am I mad?

[Gaz_]

The standard answer on CS is buy a phase 1. They are to long in the tooth now..........much rather a Cup/Trophy any day

 

[Bluebeard]

The standard answer on CS is buy a phase 1. They are to long in the tooth now..........much rather a Cup/Trophy any day

I much prefer the phase-1s, infinately better to drive than a ph2.

But for a daily, I see where you're coming from.

 

[not normal dan]

sorry to hijack Ste but what suspension did you run on your 197, i've recently got mine an tbh your cars abit of an inspration lol

 

[Mr Burns]

sorry to hijack Ste but what suspension did you run on your 197, i've recently got mine an tbh your cars abit of an inspration lol

H&R v1 coilovers dude, it drove like a beast on them. Cheers!

 

[not normal dan]

I wasn't really looking at coils this time because the ride on my old 172 was a bit naff tbh but what was the ride like on the h&r coilovers?

 

[Mr Burns]

I wasn't really looking at coils this time because the ride on my old 172 was a bit naff tbh but what was the ride like on the h&r coilovers?

Better than standard if anything. Highly recommended.

 

[not normal dan]

sweet where did you purchase yours from, seen you about round cannock a whille back on sunday nights

 

[Mr Burns]

sweet where did you purchase yours from, seen you about round cannock a whille back on sunday nights

I bought them from a lad on 197.net

Was I driving sensibly? If so, it wasn't me.

 

[not normal dan]

hmmm depends what you would class as sensible haha

 

[alex-avfc]

Better than standard if anything. Highly recommended.

Having been in Ste's old beast, I can stand testament to this...very smooth ride! Also perfectly good for taking corners at 90mph!

 

[Mr Burns]

On my private track, of course.

 

[not normal dan]

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2411&catid=15&appid=&pic=3 these ones ste?

 

[Mr Burns]

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2411&catid=15&appid=&pic=3 these ones ste?

They didn't look quite the same as that, but yeah. More expensive than I thought lol.

 

[Gaz_]

They are H&R, ste had KW

I've had both, got the KW's now, had H&R on my old 197. H&R's are a bit more compliant on road if i'm being honest

 

[Mr Burns]

They are H&R, ste had KW

I've had both, got the KW's now, had H&R on my old 197. H&R's are a bit more compliant on road if i'm being honest

Never even noticed they weren't KW's. Oh dear lol.

 

[alex-avfc]

Get a GTI...you can have mine for £1850!

 

[Mr Burns]

Get a GTI...you can have mine for £1850!

What you getting now fella?

 

[Renault Wolverhampton]

if youve got a bag of monster munch and a kinder egg you can have mine???

 

[.Simon]

I'll sell mine for just a Kinder egg tbh.

Steve, mines for sale also in the sale section.

 

[Mr Burns]

Cheers guys. How about a Kinder Bueno?

 

[Renault Wolverhampton]

ermmmmm white one then yes

 

[MattRS182]

Ste, Iv had 3 clios, fiesta ST, Mk1 Focus RS running 300bhp .... gone back to a mint ff 182 last week.. loving it.

 

[MattRS182]

Oh and i do 40 miles a day

 

[imprezaworks]

Can't beat them for the overall fun factor. Have thought of selling mine a few times, can never seem to do it. Drove a mates ep3, and like you say they are a great overall car but I didn't get out thinking I want to buy one. Shame as it does tick most of the boxes. Good luck with whatever you get. Oh and ph1 FTW lol

 

[mini_nick]

I've tried and tried to fall in love with the Civic, but I can't. It just doesn't feel special, and it's not enough fun. I thought that after 4 Clios surely I'd be bored by now, but after numerous new car threads the only conclusion I can come to is to get another Clio.

My only main concern is reliability as I've only ever had nearly new ones, and I don't really want a 200.

Would I be silly swapping a well looked after 2004 Type-R, for a late 182??

Do it! I had a civic and 197s 182s 172 etc! I couldnt get to grips with the civic either, I just found it wasnt satisfying on a b road, I just got frustrated by the narrow power band and dull steering.

I traded the civic against a 55 plate 182 and it felt so nice driving the 182 after the civic! I couldn't believe how much better it was (for me)

Nick

 

[Sir_Dave]

Buy an M3, then you'll release how much fun proper power, & RWD can be.

Have absolutely no desire to drive the Trophy at the moment, hence why its being put back to standard & stuck in the barn for future use.

 

[nockmeister]

No...Sold my ph1 172 3mths ago and bought a Fabia II vRS.
What a mistake...BANG for buck, nothing else comes near the Clio...sob!

 

[Silent_Scone]

Today on Cliosport news, Dave realises the M3 isn't the only RWD car in the world - commits suicide shortly after
x

 

[Sir_Dave]

Today on Cliosport news, Dave realises the M3 isn't the only RWD car in the world - commits suicide shortly after
x

lol. It is the only one with ITB's, a straight six, manual gearbox, 5 seats & a boot though iirc

 

[Mr Burns]

I'd love an M3 but where I live, and doing 40 miles a day it would be a silly choice.

 

[Iain C]

Ive the same problem. Love the megane but still fancy a rb 182.
Even my rx7 wasnt as fun as the cup

 

[Gaz_]

f**k the type r off and get a 197, you know it makes sense

 

[Sir_Dave]

I'd love an M3 but where I live, and doing 40 miles a day it would be a silly choice.

Just man up

I do 100 miles a day.

 

[Mr Burns]

If I man'd up I'd be skint lol.

 

[Brett]

PH1's are the only MK2 Clio I would really want to own. The PH2's down really do it for me, hence why I bought the PH1 last time. That said you can't look past a 182 for their current price for a cheap to run, economical car that has a good spec and is pretty comfortable whilst being hugely fun with a good turn of pace. Reliability is generally good too, nothing hugely expensive to fix, loads of spares available etc.

All in all a pretty attractive option.

 

[Mr Burns]

What's the big difference between the mk2 Clios? I've owned a ph2 172 and 182 Cup and they didn't feel particularly different. (I also test-drove a ph1 last weekend ).