New guy. What clio?

[Cripple]

Hey people.

I currently own a Fiat Punto which is very slow and uncomfortable.

I'm thinking of buying a 2007 1.6 VVT Dynamique S in a couple of months. I can't get insured on a 197 just yet. Only looking to spend around £5.5k.

What do people think of this engine? Does it have many issues? I hear a lot of bad things about the timing belts etc on them.

Yeah just after some advice really.

Cheers.

 

[Will.]

Buy mine.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1816700.htm

 

[Beef-Mc]

Timing belt will only failed if it's not changed on time or if the proper tools are not used. If it's an 07 plate it won't need a full service until 2012, which is circa £350 on the older style K4M's/

 

[Cripple]

Thanks but no thanks lol.

Are there any better models that I'm missing out? As I say RS insurance is too much atm.

 

[Tom_90]

Either that or a dci 100, will be fine if serviced correctly

 

[Cripple]

I'm just after some more performance really. I hear that the clios are very good for road/wind noise. Is this true? And id like to stick with petrol as I only do short journeys atm.

 

[Will.]

Seriously. Buy mine and then buy all the parts im selling sepratly and then you can end up with this.

Nice amount of power for a small engine, handled like a dream. What more could you want from a non RS.

 

[Cripple]

I want the mk3 shape. Lol. Hence 2007.

 

[Beef-Mc]

You could get the Mk3 on a 55 plate IIRC.

 

[Tom_90]

You could get the Mk3 on a 55 plate IIRC.

IIrc biohazrds was a 55 plate

 

[EllD90]

Cripple - half of PMK2 are moving to Clios, LOL!

 

[Begbie]

I am going to get flamed to hell and back here but..........

Consider a Fiesta? If its a non sport your looking for just now, then its a much better car. In just about everyway possible.

Flame away! :/

 

[Jamie]

Any new shape Clio with a petrol engine will suprise you on how s**t they are on fuel.

 

[sussex_gti]

Why not buy a cheaper mk2 RS, then spend a bit more on insurance? They are better on fuel than the mk3's, and you'll have a lovely chunk of power.

 

[adam1942]

hey mate I had the 1.2 TCE and a friend has the 1.4 they where both the same power wise and fuel wise. It'd be better if you could to get the 1.2 TCe and get a proper remap for it it wont be just as powerful as the 1.6(should bring it up to 120/125 bhp) but it should have better MPG (weigh over power type thing). the Dym S has the flared wheel archs and the 16s as standard the SX has the full SX kit. there is also a 2.0 138bhp non sport (Ithink its 138) but these are pritty rare!

 

[Redler]

For 5.5k you could get an 06 07 plate Zetec S with every optional extra too

 

[Slinkey]

Another option is a Citroen C2 VTS? Thats what i got because i couldnt afford the insurance on a Clio RS. You could buy a decent one and pay off the insurance with 5.5k. Its also probably the fastest 1.6 you can get. Except for the old 106GTI and saxo VTS.

 

[ben81]

Why not buy a cheaper mk2 RS, then spend a bit more on insurance? They are better on fuel than the mk3's, and you'll have a lovely chunk of power.

This. Just shop around and take the hit!

 

[Cripple]

Because I like the shape of the newer one. I'm thinking of getting a Grande Punto T-Jet as i've always had a soft spot for one and they have boost =D

 

[Jimbo-Clio]

small engine turbo cars are pointless bad on fuel no real gains to be had from 1.2 turbos etc just more hassle

As above the zetec S is a much better buy for that price range more features better on fuel quicker better looking
If it was me i would consider alot of other similar cars before looking down the mark 3 non sport range.
abit older but maybe a mark 4 1.6 fsi golf? 5.5k would get u a mint low millage one with change?

j

 

[Jimbo-Clio]

Another option is a Citroen C2 VTS? Thats what i got because i couldnt afford the insurance on a Clio RS. You could buy a decent one and pay off the insurance with 5.5k. Its also probably the fastest 1.6 you can get. Except for the old 106GTI and saxo VTS.

good point sir