New To Cliosport World

[Paul M]

Hello all. New to the world of Cliosport although not to French cars having previously owned; 309GTi, 106Gti and Saxo VTS.

Currently have a 182. 04/54 plate, Titanium with 13k on the clock and my first impressons; driving position is rubbish, the pedals are typically French, no spare tyre, I don't dare sneeze 'cos the interior will fall apart and the first sign of any problems and it will shrug its shoulders Gallic style but ........ non of this matters 'cos I love it.
It feels like one of the the quickest car I've ever had. I've owned some fast cars but there is a difference between fast and quick. The 182 is a quick point to point car and the added push over 4500 rpm is a scream. This is a car I'm going to hugely enjoy and definitely makes me smile. It looks good, handles the way I want a car to and well specced. In fact I'll go as far as to say its quicker, more fun and certainly more reliable than my previous car and that was ....... a TVR Chimaera!

I'm smitten with my 182

 

[Sarah]

awwwwww sounds like ur in love!!!

welcome to cliosport anyway

EDIT: pay a fiver and become a memebr

 

[mace¬]

Welcome mate,

TVR to a Renault, you don't look for build quality and reliability in your purchases then, good man, buy with the heart not the head.

 

[Limca]

welcome, hi, etc etc..

 

[Paul M]

Welcome mate,

TVR to a Renault, you don't look for build quality and reliability in your purchases then, good man, buy with the heart not the head.

You got it mace V6. My heart usually rules my head when it comes to cars I was actually considering a Cio V6 after the Trevor but thought I would be a bit more "sensible" getting the 182

 

[Paul M]

awwwwww sounds like ur in love!!!

welcome to cliosport anyway

EDIT: pay a fiver and become a memebr

Yep must be in love with my 182 Sarah
Thanks for the welcome.
A fiver eh? What do I get for the privilege?

 

[Timmay]

^ access to all areas of the site and club discounts etc

welcome to CS anyways

 

[Paul M]

^ access to all areas of the site and club discounts etc

welcome to CS anyways

Thanks Timmay.

Looks like a fiver will be on its way to CS!

 

[Jay_clio]

Welcome Fella you joined a good site

Enjoy

 

[Nigel]

Welcome, good choice of car. TVR to clio, quite a change. I'll bet you won't miss the fuel bill from the TVR either. lol.

As soon as you get above 4500rpm then all the rattles and niggles go away.

 

[Day]

Welcome to ClioSport Paul.

I'll have to keep an eye out as I'm in Salisbury myself

 

[Coby.]

Welcome Fella, Clio's have there problems but all that goes away when your on a good drive

 

[Timmay]

^ access to all areas of the site and club discounts etc

welcome to CS anyways

Thanks Timmay.

Looks like a fiver will be on its way to CS!

i see you have paid! wise decison

 

[TrannyB]

Nice introduction, glad you love your car and welcome to the wierd and wonderful world of cliosport

 

[Paul M]

Welcome, good choice of car. TVR to clio, quite a change. I'll bet you won't miss the fuel bill from the TVR either. lol.

As soon as you get above 4500rpm then all the rattles and niggles go away.

I don't miss the insurance, waiting for good weather and "will it start or not" with the TVR although enjoyed it while I had it - was silly not to
The 182 is just more real world and I reckon I'm going to enjoy it hugely. The torque steer can be entertaining but ..... I think my life expectancy will be greater than that with the TVR

 

[Paul M]

Welcome to ClioSport Paul.

I'll have to keep an eye out as I'm in Salisbury myself

Hello Day. Will keep a look out when I'm out and about in Salisbury.

 

[Paul M]

Welcome Fella, Clio's have there problems but all that goes away when your on a good drive

Certainly does especially when I'm "making progress"

 

[Paul M]

Thanks Timmay.

Looks like a fiver will be on its way to CS!

i see you have paid! wise decison

Yep five GBP's have made their way to CS

 

[Paul M]

Nice introduction, glad you love your car and welcome to the wierd and wonderful world of cliosport

The previous owner of my 182 must have been a member as the CS sticker is in the rear screen!

 

[Paul M]

Thanks for all your kind welcomes. I'm pleased to be aboard.

 

[Sarah]

i see you have paid! wise decison

Yep five GBP's have made their way to CS

good to see you on board

 

[Alan]

Welcome along mate..

 

[SirSimon]

get a trophy, you know you want too

 

[Paul M]

get a trophy, you know you want too

Oh don't I've only had the 182 a week and its too soon to be tempted

 

[bmthblonde]

Hello!!

 

[-Leigh-]

Welcome.

You're not too far from me. I've got a Titanium 182 also, which I p/x in Salisbury for my black 172.

Oh, and watch out for Day!! He likes to lick people.

 

[Day]

Nice dent you have in that roof...

 

[-Leigh-]

Not my roof anymore lol

 

[Paul M]

Welcome.

You're not too far from me. I've got a Titanium 182 also, which I p/x in Salisbury for my black 172.

Oh, and watch out for Day!! He likes to lick people.

LOL Thanks for that I'll have to be careful if I see him in Salisbury!

 

[Jay Payne]

Hi Paul, welcome to cliosport.

If u really want to enjoy the 182 then get yourself along the the airfield meet on 9th march.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3735600#post3735600

The thread is full of spam now so quickly: Its near Honiton in Devon and takes place on an old WWII runway. We set up a sprint style circuit usng old tyres and take turns to run around it against the stop watch. Great fun, very casual and well organised day And the best bit is it only costs 25quid for the day!

Heres some pics and vids from the last one held in November....

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=279530&highlight=airfield

 

[Paul M]

Hi Paul, welcome to cliosport.

If u really want to enjoy the 182 then get yourself along the the airfield meet on 9th march.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3735600#post3735600

The thread is full of spam now so quickly: Its near Honiton in Devon and takes place on an old WWII runway. We set up a sprint style circuit usng old tyres and take turns to run around it against the stop watch. Great fun, very casual and well organised day And the best bit is it only costs 25quid for the day!

Heres some pics and vids from the last one held in November....

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=279530&highlight=airfield

Many thanks for the invite.
Sounds like a lot of fun and a good day out. Unfortunately I'll be working that weekend :dapprove: Hopefully I can get along to a later meet.

 

[Jay Payne]

Shame, maybe next time.

Any pics of your car?

 

[Paul M]

Here you are Burp ...... My 182

 

[-Leigh-]

No cup suspension pack? Shame, they look much better with the cup wheels. Look!!

 

[Pete.]

Welcome to CS and pop along to any local meets. We are quite a welcoming crowd. By the way you chose the right colour.

 

[-Leigh-]

A regular licking haunt, Day?

 

[Day]

Where did my post go?

Oh well, nevermind.

Yeah, I recognise the sports field, bit too open for a spot of lickin

 

[Paul M]

Where did my post go?

Oh well, nevermind.

Yeah, I recognise the sports field, bit too open for a spot of lickin

You're starting to worry me now with your licking predilection (or should that be "predilicktion"?)

 

[Paul M]

Welcome to CS and pop along to any local meets. We are quite a welcoming crowd. By the way you chose the right colour.

Thanks for the welcome and kind invite.