Hi, recently registered with this forum as l am looking to buy a nice Clio Sport soon
I am pretty close to sealing the deal on an 53' Iceberg Silver 172 FF at my local Renault dealer and wanted to get a few (constructive) opinions from the members on Cliosport before I take the plunge...
Spec:
2003 (53) 172 FF Clio
36,000 miles
FRSH
Iceberg Silver
2 Years waranty
£6500
Just been put through its 36K service with aux belt being done. (I am told by the dealership that cambelt is not required untill the end of the year...)
I have test driven it twice and the engine defintely feels good for the 172 ~ bhp, it drives very nicely and am quite happy with it.
The only querie I had was re a slight knock coming from the rear of the car over bumps. I had a look underneath and put it down to a slightly worn exhaust rubber as I could simulate the knock when pushing the exhaust against the side of the car. I have told them to change that and if all is well, I will buy it...
Is this a good price?
The purpose of this car is something that I can drive daily, do the odd trackday/sprint, and won't need me fixing it all the time - hence buying from a dealer and getting the waranty!
However, I am tempted by a few Clios I have seen (similar spec) that are advertised privately, and obviously for less cash. (5-6K ish)
Is the 2 year waranty worth the extra cash?
Thanks in advance for any info.
Cheers, Ali
I am pretty close to sealing the deal on an 53' Iceberg Silver 172 FF at my local Renault dealer and wanted to get a few (constructive) opinions from the members on Cliosport before I take the plunge...
Spec:
2003 (53) 172 FF Clio
36,000 miles
FRSH
Iceberg Silver
2 Years waranty
£6500
Just been put through its 36K service with aux belt being done. (I am told by the dealership that cambelt is not required untill the end of the year...)
I have test driven it twice and the engine defintely feels good for the 172 ~ bhp, it drives very nicely and am quite happy with it.
The only querie I had was re a slight knock coming from the rear of the car over bumps. I had a look underneath and put it down to a slightly worn exhaust rubber as I could simulate the knock when pushing the exhaust against the side of the car. I have told them to change that and if all is well, I will buy it...
Is this a good price?
The purpose of this car is something that I can drive daily, do the odd trackday/sprint, and won't need me fixing it all the time - hence buying from a dealer and getting the waranty!
However, I am tempted by a few Clios I have seen (similar spec) that are advertised privately, and obviously for less cash. (5-6K ish)
Is the 2 year waranty worth the extra cash?
Thanks in advance for any info.
Cheers, Ali