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Mk1's are the best....
- Thread starter _Tom
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Martins idea of a stripped out car is very stripped out. I recon he'd think an ITR racing car had to much in it.Martin. said:
Anyway martin least with a 182 you could strip out loads of spare weight the Willaims doens't have as much potential weight loss.
I'd personally have a Mk2 Trophy if i had to pick over a Williams as the seating position is better (relitively) and it has more headroom. The Mk1 is superb though and its not second best, its equal IMO in many respects just does things differently.
Not wanting to start an argument but the Mk1 made the Evo car list of top ten cars of the decade. Maybe the mk2 will be there in future when people look back at it like they are with the Williams/16V are now.
Rip3z said:
Even if you had £1m and the Clio was just for a daily runner - you'd still choose the Mk1? Fair play.
In that scenario I think I'd buy a Trophy and spend even more money on engine mods. A 200bhp+ Trophy would have to be just about the most untouchable hot hatch ever - past, present or future. Hell, it already is basically :approve:
Remapped derv Golf
Aren't mk1's quite bad in the rusting department compared to other cars of the same age.
Still, Valvers and Willys do still look good. Not as good as a Cup or Trophy imo.
Still, Valvers and Willys do still look good. Not as good as a Cup or Trophy imo.
I almost puked when i saw the mk2 172. they just look discusting. as for the best looking clio id agree, its gotta be the mk1 v6. but if we're talking about mk1 valver/willy, mk1 172's and mk2 172/182, its gotta be the valver and willy any day of the year.
the original post was asking what looks the best(presumably from the ouside), mk1 172's just look boring and soft and the mk2 was just a very poor atempt at trying to make the mk1(172) look mean. It didnt work!
the original post was asking what looks the best(presumably from the ouside), mk1 172's just look boring and soft and the mk2 was just a very poor atempt at trying to make the mk1(172) look mean. It didnt work!
lol, and as for the mk1 looking like a twingo, hahahaha, you sure your not meaning mk2's?
The Jinx
LMAO @ spending £13k on a 182 to "upgrade". I'd go and buy a proper car.
Clio 182
Pete said:And proud of it, why would I want to drive around in a 10yr old car! lol
People who slate the 172/182/cheap/Gimmick (whatever version) without actually driving them have no arguement, how can you say one is better than the other without a comparison?
What a load of b****cks, I could afford a 172/182. But what would be the point in spending an extra 10k for it to do absolutely nothing better than a valver!?
Ive driven a number of 172's and prefer the way a valver/williams drive.
love the "we" think it's dated looking blah blah blah comments. who the hell is "we"? do I know this guy? most people that are into their cars seriously choose MK1's... , hence all the DECENT club 1/4 mile times being done in MK1's with a handful of MK2's just about keeping up. The MK2's looks pants accross the range, there's only the Cup, Exclusive and trophy that I would give the time of day, I now see 182's all the time, they are the new Civic for that market it would seem and the amount being driven by young kids is shocking (prepare for insurance increases). They are better spec'd than the MK1 but that's it, I suppose if I was a young mother or bird in general though I would get one
also... did MK2 Phase 1's come in any other colour than silver?
also... did MK2 Phase 1's come in any other colour than silver?
Daz.
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 200 RS EDC
Mk1's All the way..
Whats all this b****cks about money? Hell I'd rather spend 10k on a valver than 10k on a newer clio anyday of the week, I love how all the mk2'ers are going super defensive, all the mk1'ers don't give a fook either way - we like what we have!
Give me 10k and keys to a Renault depot... Mint valver for the missus, valver and a willy for me and a deposit on a house please, That trophy's too common looking for us..
Whats all this b****cks about money? Hell I'd rather spend 10k on a valver than 10k on a newer clio anyday of the week, I love how all the mk2'ers are going super defensive, all the mk1'ers don't give a fook either way - we like what we have!
Give me 10k and keys to a Renault depot... Mint valver for the missus, valver and a willy for me and a deposit on a house please, That trophy's too common looking for us..
Focus ST
Shame on Tom20v for starting this one! - talk about red rag to a bull!
I would love to own both if I could justify the extra cost. I got rid of my valver because I was starting a new job and wanted something a bit newer to munch up the miles and love the Renault Sports. I find the 182 much easier to live with every day (maybe I'm not hardcore enough), but if I wanted a bit of fun for occasional/track use I'd stick with the mk1 - much more involving.
If my circumstances change a little, I'll definitely be in the market for a 2.0l Valver as a second car.
I would love to own both if I could justify the extra cost. I got rid of my valver because I was starting a new job and wanted something a bit newer to munch up the miles and love the Renault Sports. I find the 182 much easier to live with every day (maybe I'm not hardcore enough), but if I wanted a bit of fun for occasional/track use I'd stick with the mk1 - much more involving.
If my circumstances change a little, I'll definitely be in the market for a 2.0l Valver as a second car.
