My clioV6 write up on Pistonheads

[Chris V6 255]

Thought I would share this for those who haven't seen it.

http://www.pistonheads.com/regulars/ph-carpool/renault-clio-v6-ph-carpool/33397

Was impressed with the positive response to it. Was expecting a load of "how much?!? It's only a clio" type comments. They seem to be gaining more weight as a true modern classic outside of the RenaultSport community which is nice to see

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Amazing. That could have been written by a journalist in all honesty. Well done.

 

[Chris V6 255]

Amazing. That could have been written by a journalist in all honesty. Well done.

Haha thanks mate! I failed English first time round lol. I suppose it helps if you are passionate about the subject matter.

 

[Gus]

Really good read Chris. Have you got any pics of the Acid Yellow V6?

 

[Matthew]

Nice write up mate. Enjoyed the read.

 

[Chris V6 255]

Really good read Chris. Have you got any pics of the Acid Yellow V6?

Yeah have loads knocking about. I'm sure most of them are on here somewhere.

Here's a few quick ones I've just found on google.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I'm very jealous!! I had a job promotion last year and was on the verge of buying a V6 with my new salary until I realised I hated the pressure involved in my job!! So moved to another job and demoted myself..... It was a very exciting time to think I could own such an awesome car as the V6, but my sanity took priority! It is a true future classic that's for sure, I'm very very jealous but also very happy for you, looking at that in your garage must be a great feeling! Oh and great write up as well! :smile: :up:

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

If you buy a well cared for Ph1/2 V6 in the next 6 months it will make you money.

 

[Chris V6 255]

If you buy a well cared for Ph1/2 V6 in the next 6 months it will make you money.

Indeed, shame I couldn't bring the funds together to get a 2nd one 3 years ago when they were silly cheap.
Good examples were selling for 13k
I got mine 12 months ago, it needs it's cambelt doing which is going to set me back 2k even so I should be quids in if I have to sell.

 

[Knuckles]

Brilliant write up! I meant to bookmark it and read it later but I just read all the way through it now lol.

It's such a shame that when I can afford one at their lowest price atm, they'll have shot up another £10k lol

 

[poppy_16V]

Read this yesterday without realising it was someone on here. Very good write up and lovely car.

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Enjoyed reading that.

 

[Kosy]

Noticed the article when it went up and suspected it was someone from here. Recognised a few names posting too.

Great article and comments after - well done!

Don't underestimate the power of pistonheads / evo mag etc. Articles like that can influence values and desirability. Somebody write one on a 172 Cup next :smile:

 

[banther]

I read this the other day but article only mentioned the V6 forum so didnt bother!! I enjoyed reading it.

 

[Chris V6 255]

Thanks for all the comments guys. Really enjoyed writing it. Have a few plans to get some more RS write ups published.
Even managed to get my mugshot in this months modern classics mag lol.

Might have to get myself a blog... Whatever that is?!?!

 

[cat171]

Nice article there mate! I read it the other day but did clock that it was you who'd written it!

I like this dude,
dom9 - I bought the first ever Illiad Blue Phase 1 car with 650 miles on the clock, earlier in the year. I prefer the looks of the Phase 1 over the Phase 2 and the Illiad Blue cars are very rare in the first run.

To cut a long story short, I bought it when I believed I had missed out on Cayman GT4 allocation, earlier in the year. However, my OPC rang me last week and said they may be able to get me a car and I declined because that would mean the V6 would have to be sold and I just can't bear to part with it at the moment.

There is just nothing out there like it and not many left now. We almost certainly won't see anything like it again. It'll be all hybrid this and hybrid that, soon.

I am also wary of pushing it with it being near-on irreplaceable... But what a car!

It's tucked up for winter now with a heady 950 miles on the clock. Hopefully I can put a few more on next year!

- and your comment Chris,

Just goes to show what an amazing little car they are!
I think the illiad ph1 is the ultimate ClioV6 in my eyes!
1 of 8 in UK probably only 2 or 3 left now that aren't cat d.

I'd love to see one on such low mileage & see how mine compares, mine's on 53.5k now... and is an Illiad phase 1 (non recorded)

 

[Kosy]

Yeah that was interesting. If you look at some of the Clio related threads on pistonheads is amazing how many owners of 911s etc say that they either have or had a Renaultsport Clio. Speaks volumes about the cars.

I would struggle to turn down an offer of a Cayman GT4 though purely because of the ludicrous gains over list they have made.

 

[Chris V6 255]

I think the illiad ph1 is the ultimate ClioV6 in my eyes!
1 of 8 in UK probably only 2 or 3 left now that aren't cat d.

Agreed mate!

Although at the time my old acid was the ultimate in my eyes!

Would have to flip a coin now to choose between the two.

 

[cat171]

Agreed mate!

Although at the time my old acid was the ultimate in my eyes!

Would have to flip a coin now to choose between the two.

I always wanted an acid one!

 

[Chris V6 255]

My mugshot in modern classics lol

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Cracking beard:smile::up: and car.......:up:

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Nice write up . Love the Acid yellow V6 , but it is a bit in your face . I much prefer the Illiad Blue , much more subtle, if i V6 could ever be subtle lol .

 

[Fletcher]

Good article. I remember your old Acid v6

 

[glennV6]

I can remember your Acid V6 Chris.

Wish I still had my Liquid as well. Would be worth a nice little sum.

Great write up by the way!

 

[Chris V6 255]

I can remember your Acid V6 Chris.

Wish I still had my Liquid as well. Would be worth a nice little sum.

Great write up by the way!

Thanks mate,

Yeah remember your liquid from back in the day. Didn't you have a Z3M coupe at one point too? They are on the BucketList too!

 

[glennV6]

Thanks mate,

Yeah remember your liquid from back in the day. Didn't you have a Z3M coupe at one point too? They are on the BucketList too!

Yeah had the Z3M just before the V6. Ticked two of my list straight away
Sourced another Z3M last week for a customer, awesome cars!

 

[Gary29]

Love the V6!

 

[Jakewilliams]

I'm uneducated on renaults as a whole. How much do these wonderful things go for as of now? and how much power do they put out.

Look stunning!!

 

[Stefan.]

I'm uneducated on renaults as a whole. How much do these wonderful things go for as of now? and how much power do they put out.

Look stunning!!

They have 255bhp

And go for 25k as a rough figure

 

[Jakewilliams]

They have 255bhp

And go for 25k as a rough figure

shiiittttt

 

[Chris V6 255]

shiiittttt

It's 25k for a high mile common one (42k illiad) like mine lol

Recent examples of ultra rare colours have gone for 35k +

There have been a couple of very low milers sold for 40k+ over the last 12-18 months.

 

[Jakewilliams]

It's 25k for a high mile common one (42k illiad) like mine lol

Recent examples of ultra rare colours have gone for 35k +

There have been a couple of very low milers sold for 40k+ over the last 12-18 months.

That's Nissan GTR territory

 

[Stefan.]

That's Nissan GTR territory

But what is rarer and will hold its value better?

Horses for courses and all that

 

[Chris V6 255]

Its all about character. GTR is a weapon & would love one but compared to the V6 its way too clinical & lacking soul.

The fact that if someone offered me a straight swap with a 35k early GTR I would decline says it all

It's also partly the fact it is an end of an era type of car.
We are never going to see a 3.0l na mid engined hatch again!

Hard to believe it ever got signed off in the first place.
Sounds mental just typing it lol

 

[Jakewilliams]

Its all about character. GTR is a weapon & would love one but compared to the V6 its way too clinical & lacking soul.

The fact that if someone offered me a straight swap with a 35k early GTR I would decline says it all

It's also partly the fact it is an end of an era type of car.
We are never going to see a 3.0l na mid engined hatch again!

Hard to believe it ever got signed off in the first place.
Sounds mental just typing it lol

sounds like a beast mate, wasn't saying a GTR is better or anything, no car is better than any, just stating that the prices are in the similar category that's all, it's just mad

 

[mace¬]

I cry a little inside when I know what I sold mine for.

 

[Chris V6 255]

I cry a little inside when I know what I sold mine for.

I feel your pain mate! Sold my old Acid for 14,750

 

[mace¬]

I feel your pain mate! Sold my old Acid for 14,750 😧

Ouch, got 9.5k for my Ph1.