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BMW Z4 3.0i
My girlfriend has a "55" Extreme 4 which is basically the same car. Her's has got the 1.2 16v engine. If it's your first car then you're very lucky. It's very easy to drive, very quiet, pretty decent ride and handling for such a cheap car. Even the cd player is ok. At first glance it looks like a 172 also. Overall it's a very nice car. Only problem is that while the 1.2 is great for insurance, it's probably a bit underpowered. You'll be fine for a year or maybe more but you'd be better off in the long run with a 1.4.
Can't have everything though!
Can't have everything though!
RS 200
I had a 1.2 Dynamique before I got my current 1.4 Dynamique. Have to say Renault can make a really nice engine, using the gears wisely it can be quite pleasing.
Decided on a change after a year to my current 1.4 which I took delivery of in March last year. Comparing that to the 1.2 yes it is different but not massivly. Seems smoother applying the throttle and then with the expected slight gains in acceleration and speed.
People seemed to see the 1.2 in high regard, as well as the rest of the non sport range when I decided to join up nearly a year ago, I feel they get the recognition they deserve. Yes it is no comparission to the 172 / 182 but still has some respect that the Clio range has earned over the years.
Enjoy your car.
Chris
Decided on a change after a year to my current 1.4 which I took delivery of in March last year. Comparing that to the 1.2 yes it is different but not massivly. Seems smoother applying the throttle and then with the expected slight gains in acceleration and speed.
People seemed to see the 1.2 in high regard, as well as the rest of the non sport range when I decided to join up nearly a year ago, I feel they get the recognition they deserve. Yes it is no comparission to the 172 / 182 but still has some respect that the Clio range has earned over the years.
Enjoy your car.
Chris
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
coletti - out of interest, have you recently passed your test and/or this is your first car?
If so, a car like that would make a cracking one to start off with. Not only do you get the benefits of cheaper insurance and stuff from a 1.2, but you also get to learn how a car behaves when driven. Even after 14 years of driving, I'm still learning and smaller engined cars are generally a whole lot more forgiving than bigger engined ones.
I started off with a Punto Sporting at circa 85bhp. It was a great, zingy car to begin with and at only 5 weeks old when I bought it, I was clearly very lucky. In many ways, it taught me how to 'handle' the next car I got which was the much more powerful Punto GTT. I'd like to think that I'm a half-decent driver, but without the experience gained from the Sporting, I'm pretty sure I would have made some silly (and perhaps dangerous) mistakes in the GTT.
Sounds like a great and sensible choice there! :approve:
D.
If so, a car like that would make a cracking one to start off with. Not only do you get the benefits of cheaper insurance and stuff from a 1.2, but you also get to learn how a car behaves when driven. Even after 14 years of driving, I'm still learning and smaller engined cars are generally a whole lot more forgiving than bigger engined ones.
I started off with a Punto Sporting at circa 85bhp. It was a great, zingy car to begin with and at only 5 weeks old when I bought it, I was clearly very lucky. In many ways, it taught me how to 'handle' the next car I got which was the much more powerful Punto GTT. I'd like to think that I'm a half-decent driver, but without the experience gained from the Sporting, I'm pretty sure I would have made some silly (and perhaps dangerous) mistakes in the GTT.
Sounds like a great and sensible choice there! :approve:
D.
Clio200 EDC Lux
My g/f has got a 1.2 Dynamique +, Interior is nearly the same on my FF 172. Alu door handles, seats are the same though obviously not leather etc, think they are the same as a cup. Have to admit the 1.2 16v is a good engine and I don't mind driving when we go out in her car.
Pics of my campus sport here
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141993&highlight=campus
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141993&highlight=campus
My 1.216v pulls up steep hills in the peak district with no probsdj_andy17uk said:
Mk 2 Ph 2 1.2 16v
Here's a couple of pics of my 1.2 16v Dynamique (the grey one) and my brother's Campus Sport.
The interior is nice on the Campus Sport (not the same as the 172 and 182), but has some nice little touches like silver interior door handles, silver handbrake button, etc. Really nice cars in my opinion.
The interior is nice on the Campus Sport (not the same as the 172 and 182), but has some nice little touches like silver interior door handles, silver handbrake button, etc. Really nice cars in my opinion.
i have that car!! 06 plate.. 1.4 tho.. nice car to drive. try n get dark interior. mine is metallic silver.
Your local Ren garage, when I went a couple of weeks ago for some touch up paint they had quite a few 1.4 1.2 06reg campus in
850 T5. mmmm Turbo!
whats the difference between the campus and the dynamique.
after FCS is have no idea about clios, thort they all had alarms how wrong i was!
after FCS is have no idea about clios, thort they all had alarms how wrong i was!
A red missile
I used to have a 1.2 and it was horses for courses really, cost sod all to buy, ran on fresh air almost - generally managed 38/40mpg but it was still happier doing 90 on the motorway than 50, couldn't fault it really. Wouldn't rush to swap the Trophy for one to be honest but it wasn't the worst car i've ever had, thats probably a toss up between a Beige 1.1 Peugeot 309XE or a Rover 416Si 
Some interior picks for you.
1.2 16v Dynamique
I've got an 01 1.2 16v Dynamique, and I love it! It is perhaps a little underpowered (had a go in my mates 182 and it scared me!) but certainly for a first car its more than adequate. Reaches 70+ quick enough, and it'll pull 110 on the motorway. Its a lot quicker than my mates 1.2 fiesta, so thats good enough for me!
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