reccomend me a clio

[lukamon]

hey guys, just joined up here as i thought this was the best place to ask about clios

basically ive just written off my x reg fiesta zetec - s ( ) and was looking at a 1.6 clio of the 01- on variety. got about 4k max to spend and was wondering what kind of condition / spec i could get for this? I'm only 19 and just having crashed i won't be able to insure a 172 ect.

any help appreciated, thanks, Luke

 

[swirly182]

Hi. Well done for one less Fiasco on the road. Think you'll get a good 1.6 for £4k.

 

[lukamon]

heh, i loved that car, was brilliant to drive, was'nt very quick but felt like it was - which was probably safer! anyways, still not sure what i want, is cruise / climate ect worth it? how do they handle?

 

[theduck]

compared to your zetec s handling will be shite standard.

 

[maximinimus]

Before we give you advice the standard procedure is that we require pics of the wreck and full details of how it happened IIRC.

 

[scott7912]

ph1 172 or 172cup for that price, .

 

[lukamon]

the site:

the damage:

road was wet + muddy with nowhere to go, on a hill, and was still raining. overconfidence on both parts, head on - both going same speed and both still moving on hit so 50 / 50. doesnt look too bad externally but engine mount snapped under the bonnet ect ect.

 

[Ridahz]

Hi there and welcome to CS! You will learn alot about clios on here i assure you :approve:

Sorry to hear about the accident, if its a 50/50 can you not decide to just not claim off insurance as its not your fault? Because his insurance will fix his car for him?? Or am i wrong lol.

What area do you live in pal? As insurance mainly boils down to post code more than age. For 4k you can get a VERY decent clio even a PH1 172 and have a good £1300+ change from 4k which would contribute to insurance. What would you rather :rasp:

 

[mcphee197]

Hi there and welcome to CS! You will learn alot about clios on here i assure you :approve:

Sorry to hear about the accident, if its a 50/50 can you not decide to just not claim off insurance as its not your fault? Because his insurance will fix his car for him?? Or am i wrong lol.

What area do you live in pal? As insurance mainly boils down to post code more than age. For 4k you can get a VERY decent clio even a PH1 172 and have a good £1300+ change from 4k which would contribute to insurance. What would you rather :rasp:

Very good point. I normally wouldnt advocate buying a PH1 anymore, but in this case it is very much something to think about.

 

[maximinimus]

Superb, I didn't actually expect you to post the pictures up, doesn't look like the closing speed on that collision was very fast - lucky really. Hope you didn't get any serious injuries.

I can't really help you with choosing a lower spec I'm afraid, since the mk1 I have only owned RenaultSport mk2s and a mk3. You should at least look at the insurance for a 172 if only to see how high it will be, you could get a tasty 172 for that price or a nice 1.6 16v.

 

[Gally]

Get another zetec-s mate. A 1.6 clio will never be as much fun unless you mod it.

 

[renclio]

phase 1 172 mate, insurance would be around £2k though

 

[WILLIE]

Get another zetec-s mate. A 1.6 clio will never be as much fun unless you mod it.

+1

The old Zetec S are a pretty decent car. I would prefer one to a 1.6 Clio. Saying that though, a few decent mods (suspension etc) would make it just as enjoyable as the Zetec.

 

[colossuss]

I'm only 19 and just having crashed i won't be able to insure a 172 ect.

ph1 172 or 172cup for that price, .

phase 1 172 mate, insurance would be around £2k though

Common guys read more than just the topic title :rasp:

 

[theduck]

pm mini-valver and tell him you have £4k with his name on it Best 1.6 on the site imo