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Remapped derv Golf
Or do you mean you cup is a little hard work in the nasty weather?
could get a 182 now couldnt you?
172, Tiguan
You will need to contact Reno Finance and get a settlement figure. That figure is then what it will cost you to own the car. Once you have done that you are then allowed to sell the car privatly.
If you trade the car in the dealer will obvoiusly sort out the finance, but the part exchange value they give you for the car may not cover the entire settlement figure, in which case you will have to make up the shortfall.
I have to ask the same question. You will still be in the same poorly built ratlling, creaky interior and dashboard. The A/C would be nice but half leather in a Clio makes no difference whatsoever. Oh and you would be in a slower car. If are gonna change look at a LCR or a CTR. Going to a standard 172 is a step backwards IMHO.
Why not change? youll get quite a few extras if you get a 172. Im confused by the half-leather in a Clio making no difference whatsoever comment. Climate Control is good if thats what you want. Xenons are awesome. The wheels are easier to clean. Newer models have Cruise Control with speed limiter. And youll get a boot net. And a spare wheel. And a tool kit. And no tacky blue bits on you dash. And all the other stuff like ABS, ESP, Traction Control. And floor mats. How can it be a step backwards? Sideways granted, but not backwards.
The 172 can be made to handle better than the Cup for the sake of a £100 set of springs. The Cup I drove yesterday had a softer steering feel to my own 172 on its 25mm lowering springs.
IMHO, the Cup looks great in its blue colour and those gorgeous wheels, but the difference in performance is just barely noticeable on the road. I know this for a fact!
Granted the Cup is 0.3 seconds quicker than a 172 over a 1/4 mile (up to about 95mph), but Id rather have a 172 MK2 full of toys, lowered to sort out the handling.
PS: Should say that it is all down to personal preference at the end of the day
Quote: Originally posted by Rhys on 05 January 2004
The 172 can be made to handle better than the Cup for the sake of a £100 set of springs. The Cup I drove yesterday had a softer steering feel to my own 172 on its 25mm lowering springs.
IMHO, the Cup looks great in its blue colour and those gorgeous wheels, but the difference in performance is just barely noticeable on the road. I know this for a fact!
Granted the Cup is 0.3 seconds quicker than a 172 over a 1/4 mile (up to about 95mph), but Id rather have a 172 MK2 full of toys, lowered to sort out the handling.
PS: Should say that it is all down to personal preference at the end of the day
You are spot on mate, personal preference is what its all about. Yours is creature comforts, mine is performance. Horses for courses.
Youre right - depends what your after in a car.
IMO the 172 is a fair bit different to the Cup. Not just milliseconds of speed, but the whole dynamics and handling of the car.
When I sat in, and drove both, when I was first considering a 172, the Cup actually felt the more quality out of the two - because it was taughter and tighter feeling. Coupled with the wow factor you get with the Cup, there was no contest (No matter how much I wanted those xenons, wasnt too bothered about the leather though...quality was an issue as far as I was concerned.)
At that time, if there was only the 172 as an option in the Renault line up and the Cup didnt exist, id have bought a CTR (second hand).
With the Cup, Renault have stuck to doing what they do best - performance and handling.
Stick with your Cup!!!
Id lightly modify mine and be faster than you if I could be arsed ( and could take the hit on trade in value ). My Dad is bigger than you Dad!!!!
Ha! Well, Ill turbocharge mine, cut off the roof and take a dump!Quote: Originally posted by Rallye-King on 05 January 2004
Id lightly modify mine and be faster than you if I could be arsed ( and could take the hit on trade in value ). My Dad is bigger than you Dad!!!!
In all seriousness, when i sell it, itll go back to standard. I have all the original parts packed away in the cellar (bar one, and no one would be able to tell it was modded).
LOL, they are both great cars mate, with the Cup being quicker and better handling, the 172 having A/C etc...Like I said before....horses for coursesQuote: Originally posted by Rhys on 05 January 2004
Ha! Well, Ill turbocharge mine, cut off the roof and take a dump!Quote: Originally posted by Rallye-King on 05 January 2004
Id lightly modify mine and be faster than you if I could be arsed ( and could take the hit on trade in value ). My Dad is bigger than you Dad!!!!
In all seriousness, when i sell it, itll go back to standard. I have all the original parts packed away in the cellar (bar one, and no one would be able to tell it was modded).
clio sport 172
I spent months trying to decide between the cup and 172 and finally chose to go with the extra comforts and ditch the bus seat in the back of a cup for nice half leather and have no regrets whatsoever...but thats just my opinion. (just dreading a race with a cup now
)Dan
Still LMAO!!
The Cup is a fantastic car, there is no doubt about it!
but ignoring the money side of things, for the few tenths u get extra - 90% of the time ur gonna be drivin it in traffic or on sh*tty roads, why not go for comfort?
BTW - I am 35 and getting creaky!!
If you really crave performance over comfort - buy a ZR6R - Half the price of a cup with millions of times the performance
Remapped derv Golf
Dont give a flying feck about the bus seat in the back on the CUP because I dont sit in it!!! I also think youll find the seat in the 172 is no more comfy - it just looks better.
Just because the 172 costs more doesnt mean its better built! They come for the same place and are put together by the same group on people on the production line. The cup may end up with more rattles because it does have all the sound proofing of the 172. The stiffer ride may also help knock things loose.
Audi TT Stronic
Very true, got to love the 172 seats though... plus the 172 drivers seat has lumber adjustment.. nar nar..
http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1069414432__1555-3.jpg
Those seat look so heavy
Still the same old crappy rattly dash thoughQuote: Originally posted by dannyh172 on 05 January 2004
I spent months trying to decide between the cup and 172 and finally chose to go with the extra comforts and ditch the bus seat in the back of a cup for nice half leather and have no regrets whatsoever...but thats just my opinion. (just dreading a race with a cup now
Dan
Dan, you must be the 1st guy Ive known who looks at the back seat whan buying a 3dr hot hatch.
