New RS, release date???

[Weeman]

I'm ready to order, does anyone know roughly when the garages will start taking orders, last thing i heard was april/may launch. My car has to go in febuary so if i can order by around that time, it will be perfect. Grassyarse.

 

[Jeremy Townsend]

You should be able to order it from March

 

[Weeman]

Many thanks Jeremy, your a star.

 

[Clart]

i'm having ur boot net remember

 

[sh33n]

I don't get how people can pre order cars that haven't drove!

It just seems too risky to me; what if it's a turkey?

 

[Steve]

I`ll buy anyones mint 182 early next year, april / may.

 

[Weeman]

Its a company car, and i doubt it'll be a turkey, but cos its not my own cash, i dont mind taking a risk Clart knowsit, net is yours.

 

[Thomss]

Safe as f*ck...

 

[Bluebeard]

I don't get how people can pre order cars that haven't drove!

It just seems too risky to me; what if it's a turkey?

R5 GTT, Clio 16v, Clio williams, 172, v6, do you really need to question it?!

 

[Lagerlout]

As above - Renaultsport haven't made a 'bad' car yet - i'm sure they're not about to start now.

I think I'd still wait until the release the RS-3 TrophyCupGoblet with Cup options limited edition. If it's not your cash I guess it doesn't matter.

 

[Weeman]

Its either that, or Golf Gti dsg or megane cup, but the lease price of those over here is through the roof, i could have a lame 220hp Wrx scooby, or something passatish and sensible. Clio should come in on budget the 172 is 100 euros a months under. Bearing in mind 172's cost 27,000 euros here.

I like the cut of your jib though lagerlout, i think i'd ride you into battle.

 

[Craig Ed]

At least with buying it u got the renault safety NCAP 5 * award around u! Also i hear that the sunroof is an optional extra (the double dome thing) SAID OLYMPION! £800 worth.........

 

[Munson]

I ordered my 182Cup without ever having driven one, but I had the benefit of knowing that its regarded as an old school hot hatch, and very well respected. I couldnt really lose. I had driven 205Gtis and a Williams and knew what to expect based on comparisons in the press and online etc.

But I would Not be *pre*-ordering a brand new model with no expereince of it at all. I think it's a dangerous game to presume that it will be a fantastic car.

205Gti ---> 206Gti? I rest my case.

 

[Weeman]

did u miss the bit where i said it aint my money, LOL Lifes a gamble, i like to live on the edge, LOL

 

[yeecup]

iirc the mk1 v6 was a turkey according to the majority of car mags, not that quick, shocking handling ie too easy to lose the rear end etc. so its not sure to be a classic is it. still lets hope so

 

[Weeman]

they dont handle and they aint quick, but they still look good on the highstreet.and make a nice noise, i'd have one granted after a 255, but i still wouldn't say no

 

[Munson]

did u miss the bit where i said it aint my money, LOL Lifes a gamble, i like to live on the edge, LOL

No I didnt miss it at all, but having the choice of car is all important, whether or not you are paying for it (which you are through taxes but a lot less). If the car is a turkey you'll be stuck with it for a period of time regardless who payed for it.

Same principle as buying it really.

 

[Lagerlout]

I like the cut of your jib though lagerlout, i think i'd ride you into battle.

I'd let you.

 

[Dash]

Maybe Dutch simply needs a family sized hatch for his work? Any big hatchback will be a turkey

 

[Weeman]

yup, i dont have a family and a mere scattering of friends, so i dont need a big car. i use the transit van for picking up random women and chopping them into little pieces.

 

[Munson]

Well lets hope for an early CS review eh? :approve:

 

[Temp]

Im going to wait and see, after driving the new Clio 3 im not so sure. The new grown up version is too big and really lacks the character of the mark 2B and A. Im hoping it does kick arse because I love my 172, but the new one really leaves me cold. We shall see.....

 

[sh33n]

Wayyy too much of a risk for my liking.

I would defo want to test one before sending off ~17k of my money to Renault!

There's a lot of competition out there; and I'll certainly try quite a few hot hatches before my next purchase!

 

[sh33n]

Also forgot to mention that if I did like the standard one; I'd probably wait for the trophy or cup version anyway.