What Renault Sport

[Muzzman]

Looking to get back in the fold. Had a long line of fast motors but always had a soft spot for the slowest of them all, my 172 Cup, admittedly it had AST2 suspension, r888's etc.
I bought an e46 m3 in December and don't use it, i have 1yo and 3yo kids which limits free time. I'm going to sell this, pocket some cash and spend up to 3.5 - 4k, i could spend less though and go and get another 172 which i'd be happy with. Any other suggestions of what alternatives to view? I have no knowledge of other models i.e. 197/200, Meganes etc.

 

[Bluebeard]

This thread will just fill up with people's opinions. So won't really help you.

If you've not driven any of the meg's, 197/200's etc, get out and have a go in a few.

You could also look at a Clio Trophy? They are rising in value fast so if you buy wisely it could be an investment as well as a car.

Me personally, I love the Ph1 172 and the Megane R26's.

 

[Muzzman]

I thought Trophy's are 6/7k already?

 

[Knuckles]

I'd be looking at a Megane r26.

The 197/200s are brilliant drivers cars but I couldn't recommend one because of how bad they are as dailies and how slow they are on track.

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah an r26

 

[ForceIndia]

R26. 1*2's feel pretty old these days (albeit fun!). 200's are decent, but an R26 is better in every respect.

But I'd drive a few, you might prefer a 200!

 

[Coops Mk1]

As @Daniel mentions it's all a matter of personal preference. Me I'd be looking for a mk1 16v or Williams not technically RS but from the before time. However both likely to appreciate and much more evocative than any of the later Renault and more usable than any of the earlier.

 

[-Jamie-]

I'd be looking at a Megane r26.

The 197/200s are brilliant drivers cars but I couldn't recommend one because of how bad they are as dailies and how slow they are on track.

I wouldn't say the 197/200's are slow, Plenty running 8's or less at the Ring.

 

[Knuckles]

I wouldn't say the 197/200's are slow, Plenty running 8's or less at the Ring.

With the standard engine?

They're plenty fun and feel quick on the boil, But on power circuits and long stretches they lack the grunt to be properly quick.

 

[Muzzman]

Just had a look at r26's, anything with reasonable mileage seems to be 6 -8k

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[Stay Puft]

Decent M3?

 

[imprezaworks]

A suggestion or you interested

 

[Stay Puft]

Interested haha, and have a reasonably nice clio..

 

[Muzzman]

Not sure it'll be your cup of tea mate...

https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...-00-06/e46-m3-smgii-convertible--2003/7363859

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

For me the Clio 200 (cup) only made sense when it was on ( or some where near) the limit. In that scenario it was the most rewarding car I've ever driven. 98.9% of the time I hated almost everything about it.

These days I drive a 172 cup but dream about K swapped civics! What's not to love!

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah k swapped. Love one.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Not sure it'll be your cup of tea mate...

https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...-00-06/e46-m3-smgii-convertible--2003/7363859

Can't be anyone's cup of tea with that interior, surely 🙈

 

[Muzzman]

I had a k20s supercharged and chargecooled 812lg Elise, great engines

 

[Muzzman]

Can't be anyone's cup of tea with that interior, surely 🙈

It's a marmite colour i'll give you that

 

[Stay Puft]

Does look tidy but smg and cab

 

[-Jamie-]

With the standard engine?

They're plenty fun and feel quick on the boil, But on power circuits and long stretches they lack the grunt to be properly quick.

Yup, the usual breathing mods but nothing special.

 

[masekwm]

As much as I love my Clio, build cost is higher than buying an R26, if it's got to do daily duties it'd be the Meg. If it's a toy, I'd go for a decent 172/182.

 

[Muzzman]

Does look tidy but smg and cab

I was persuaded by the missus that it would be a good idea

 

[Chrisgti6]

I was persuaded by the missus that it would be a good idea

Never listen to her again.

 

[Christopher]

200 or R26, depending if you prefer boost or NA.

 

[Muzzman]

My three year old son wants me to get a Clio 197 in that bright green. I think i should stop listening to family members

 

[Stay Puft]

Alien Green is one of the more sought after colours so would be a good choice! Only available on 200's I think.

 

[Christopher]

Alien Green is one of the more sought after colours so would be a good choice! Only available on 200's I think.

My three year old son wants me to get a Clio 197 in that bright green. I think i should stop listening to family members

Alien Green is 200 only, so you'll have to stretch if you want one.

 

[R3k1355]

You can get the Meg in a 5-door can't you?

Makes it abit more useful day to day if you've got 2 kids than a Clio would be.

 

[Danith]

Just had a look at r26's, anything with reasonable mileage seems to be 6 -8k

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Sounds good! What's reasonable miles?

 

[Black225]

R26 ftw, if you can get one for what you want to spend.