New Clio or New Megane!..

[the1]

I am thinkin about buying a Brand New Clio 1.6 16v Dynamique or Megane 1.6 16v Dynamique VVT. My question is: Which one shall i buy?

At the moment i can buy a Megane 1.6 16v for £10,450 from regvardy a saving of 2 grand..

I would like to know your opinions on the differences between the two cars...

Cheers...

 

[cliosportcraig]

1.6 megane will be dog slow compared to the clio, the only megane id drive is the 225, standard meganes look gash

 

[David]

yeh better off with a clio.

 

[boyracer666]

cud u stretch to the 2.0 megane?

 

[cliosportcraig]

Quote: Originally posted by boyracer666 on 10 August 2004

cud u stretch to the 2.0 megane?

lol, arent they like 20k ?

 

[the1]

No I wish. Got a set Budget .

 

[badinvincible]

depends what you, if you kids/family go for the Meg, if space isnt that much of an issue, go for the Clio, easy!

 

[CocoPops]

Also, if you can afford a 1.6 meg, doesnt that put the 182 into your price range?

But like they said, it depends if you need space or other factors.

 

[the1]

Is there much difference in Performance between the two cars?

Clio 1.6 = 110Bhp

Megane 1.6 = 115Bhp

 

[David]

^^^weight will make a massive difference^^^

 

[cliosportcraig]

The clio will be faster mate, personally id get a 172 or pre reg 182

 

[jon_r]

Go for the Megan.

 

[boyracer666]

Quote: Originally posted by cliosportcraig on 10 August 2004

Quote: Originally posted by boyracer666 on 10 August 2004

cud u stretch to the 2.0 megane?

lol, arent they like 20k ?

no not the 225, just the normal 2.0 3dr

its about 136bhp, looks the bizz and has the gizmos

 

[the1]

I have a budget of £10,200 to spend on 1 of the cars. As reguards the 182, i am 21 so insurance is to expensive. Which ever car i get i am going to try and get free insurance.

 

[badinvincible]

buy my 172

 

[CocoPops]

I dont think Reno are doing free insurance at the moment.

Also the free insurance is normally only on "special edition" cars, used to help shift a large number in a small time.

Cars that sell well, dont need the help of free insurance to sell them.

 

[the1]

Clio 1.6 is free insurance from regvardy

Megane isnt but i would try and hagel for free insurance

 

[black kro]

space, comfort and re-sale value = Meg

fun & performance & street cred = Clio

why petrol?

have you tried or considered a dCi 80/100 Clio or dCi120 6 speed Meg??

the 6 speed Meg can be chipped to 144BHP and around 240lb/ft of torque (DOUBLE the 1.6 petrol figure)

 

[dk]

megane

 

[sargeantinio]

megane is dog ugly car go for clio definately

 

[dk]

I think I read that the Megane is the currently the best selling car in Europe, it is very well built, very refined and good value, much better car than the 1.6 clio which is about to be replaced.

If it was a fast car you wanted then no boubt the renaultsport but for a 1.6 my money would go on a megane or even a DCi megane as they are cracking.

 

[welsh182]

My wife has a new 1.6 Megane and it really is a nice family car. It is however dog slow, its getting better with miles but it is not even what I would call nippy.

The ride is also very family orientated. It feels quite remote to drive and you get little feel through the electrically assisted steering. It is a very nice car, but not what I would have wanted at 21.

I would have loved something like a 182 at 21 tho, but would probably have crashed it in weeks.

So to cut a long story short, go for the Clio.

 

[edde]

Quote: Originally posted by the1 on 10 August 2004

I have a budget of £10,200 to spend on 1 of the cars. As reguards the 182, i am 21 so insurance is to expensive. Which ever car i get i am going to try and get free insurance.

how about a yr or two old 172 and spend the extra on insurance.

Otherwise Id recomend a dci instead excellent economy.

 

[matlow]

quick thread hijack, cliosportcraig you in the mob m8?

 

[the1]

Is the New Shape Clio going to come out on a 05 plate next year?

Because what i might do is get a old car for about £500 and wait for the new clio to come out what do ya think?

 

[the1]

Doesnt matter already found out that the next clio is out late 2005 (winter).

 

[cris]

buy my sisters Y plate 2.0 meg cab with roadster kit and on 17s for 10500 and on low millage. if ya interested pm me and il get more info and pics