Williams Clio....

[Bluebeard]

Just got back from a near on 400 mile round trip to collect a Williams 3 that I bought without seeing....:S

WOW!!

Seriously cannot decide wether to keep the ph1 172 or The newly aquired Williams.....

Its seriously seriuosly good to drive. Much better seating position, much better throttle response. And the handling... OH MY GOD! the handling is superb!

In all the years I worked for Renault, all the cars i've owned/traded, i've never driven or indeed been in a williams, but today was the day, and i'm hooked!!

What would you keep?? The Williams is superb, very very good condition and stacks of history, just needs new rear arches to make it mint and show worthy. The 172 has a 3000 mile old Blueprinted engine but s**t bodywork and in all honesty could do with a full respray. I'm now stuck...

 

[mini-valver]

172 engine into the Williams

 

[Sarah]

willy imo

 

[lewisniven]

and why sir, did you not buy my mint williams 1 instead???? huh???

nah honestly, good buy, keep the williams, its just got the 'special' factor to it, and is much more fun.

lewis.

 

[Bluebeard]

and why sir, did you not buy my mint williams 1 instead???? huh???

nah honestly, good buy, keep the williams, its just got the 'special' factor to it, and is much more fun.

lewis.

Because this one was MUCH cheaper than yours :rasp: Looked at yours many times dude, very nice car!!

It seems quite a special car tbh, everyone looks at it as your driving around. Even a guy in his 40's was having a good look round it at the petrol station tonight.

 

[Greeny.]

Williams for me for a second car anyday, classic motors.

 

[Mells]

Ive got to get a drive in one methinks. There is one forsale on a forecourt near me. Only want 900 for it. If youve got deep pockets keep the willy. They are getting more retro atm imo.

 

[Nafoff]

so now you have just said what you have, can you see why i am disappointed with the 172 after owning my valver?

i would keep the willy from what you have said about the both of them

 

[Bluebeard]

Why deep pockets Mells?

I would have thought they were as reliable as any used Renault!

Its had a new clutch/gearbox/cambelt/wheels so all the expensive bits are done.

*edit*

'Boner, the Williams seems to have personality! I'm seriously shocked at how good it is.

 

[16v_paddy]

Keep the willy mate

Williams and 172 cups do it for me

The Williams is the benchmark for all hot clios to emulate

Evo said "Best hot hatch ever"

nuff said

 

[Jamie]

I hate these threads when members wade in with how much they cost to run..... b****cks. Mine has cost me very little to maintain and run. I get a combined run of generally 29-30 mpg too.

Too many people with ill informed opinions.

 

[Nafoff]

'Boner, the Williams seems to have personality! I'm seriously shocked at how good it is.

dude you are telling me something that i knew ages ago and kept trying to tell people, mainly people who have only owned mark 2's......glad someone has now experienced this to understand me.

you think the handling was noticeably that much better?

I hate these threads when members wade in with how much they cost to run..... b****cks. Mine has cost me very little to maintain and run. I get a combined run of generally 29-30 mpg too.

Too many people with ill informed opinions.

here here

 

[Bluebeard]

I couldn't honestly say wether th handling was loads better as my 172 suspension is shot to bits (brand new stuff waiting to go on) but the Willy is very chuckable and has no problems with changing direction very quickly where the 172 understeered like a mule. (tried it on my favourite bit of road by me)

I think i'm answering my own question here...

 

[Mells]

Why deep pockets Mells?

I would have thought they were as reliable as any used Renault!

Its had a new clutch/gearbox/cambelt/wheels so all the expensive bits are done.

*edit*

'Boner, the Williams seems to have personality! I'm seriously shocked at how good it is.

There the bits i meant. Its a 10 year old car. Youll end up with a problem at some point. If you could flog the 172 for a profit keep the willy if its good. Plenty 172s about if you fancy a change.

 

[JR]

you about tomorrow dan ? keen to see it

 

[JR]

Sounds good but i hear its not as good as Big Jts's Remault 9.

Are you also joining the retro renault owners club ?

 

[Nafoff]

I couldn't honestly say wether th handling was loads better as my 172 suspension is shot to bits (brand new stuff waiting to go on) but the Willy is very chuckable and has no problems with changing direction very quickly where the 172 understeered like a mule. (tried it on my favourite bit of road by me)

I think i'm answering my own question here...

you have.....genius

 

[Bluebeard]

Working all day tomorrow justine. Its going to the bodyshop monday morning to have two new rear wings put on it. Probably won't see it for two weeks!

 

[JR]

you at the unit tomorrow then bud ?

John has just been on the phone to me. He is stuck in staple hill high street in his broken down 1. 5 Dci laguna lol

 

[Bluebeard]

Yeah he just rang me... French piece of shite! lol

I've got 5 appointments tomorrow!! Gonna be a good day, I can tell!!

 

[JR]

Lol

Bring it to football then homo

 

[Bluebeard]

Cant do football, i've told everyone this about 347 times. My Mrs works until 6 so I have to look after the little man.

 

[JR]

Ah yeh i forgot.

You did say the other night, my bad.

Well frank the tank mite be doing a drive by on the way back in his renault 9

 

[Bluebeard]

Well i could pop out tomorrow night if you and BIGgayTS are about? We could do a Renault Retro Owners club photo shoot! lol

 

[Nafoff]

the only retro bit being the owners?

 

[Bluebeard]

I hope you choke on your breakfast in the morning.

 

[Anim@l]

Sounds mint Dan. I've always liked the Williams', but every one I've heard about sounds fragile. If it's as good as it sounds, keep it.

Williams FTW!

 

[Fletcher]

I'd keep the williams.... i saw a mint willy 3 this afternoon, i think they look great.

 

[Nafoff]

don't do breakfast anymore, makes me feel sick dude

 

[lewisniven]

and why sir, did you not buy my mint williams 1 instead???? huh???

nah honestly, good buy, keep the williams, its just got the 'special' factor to it, and is much more fun.

lewis.

Because this one was MUCH cheaper than yours :rasp: Looked at yours many times dude, very nice car!!

It seems quite a special car tbh, everyone looks at it as your driving around. Even a guy in his 40's was having a good look round it at the petrol station tonight.

you get what you pay for, you watch, the wheels will all fall off yours at the same time, i garuntee it, followed by the doors dropping off.

:star:

 

[Bluebeard]

Sounds mint Dan. I've always liked the Williams', but every one I've heard about sounds fragile. If it's as good as it sounds, keep it.

Williams FTW!

I gave it proper rice nearly all the way home, and nothing went wrong, the previous owner never reall had any issues so i'm hoping this ones a good one.

 

[JR]

Well i could pop out tomorrow night if you and BIGgayTS are about? We could do a Renault Retro Owners club photo shoot! lol

word

we will swing by after football, get your slinky out along with your rundmc cassette

 

[Bluebeard]

I'll bring my shell suit and VW badge on a chain! lol

 

[Anim@l]

Sounds mint Dan. I've always liked the Williams', but every one I've heard about sounds fragile. If it's as good as it sounds, keep it.

Williams FTW!

I gave it proper rice nearly all the way home, and nothing went wrong, the previous owner never reall had any issues so i'm hoping this ones a good one.

Cool. I think as long as any car has had the servicing done at the right intervals and has been looked after, it should be sound. I know there are exceptions to the rule, but isn't there always. I'll have to have a gander sometime then.

 

[Bluebeard]

More than welcome mate!

 

[Anim@l]

More than welcome mate!

Safe blood! Respect! lol

 

[Nafoff]

been there...done that...i don't want to see it

 

[JR]

I'll bring my shell suit and VW badge on a chain! lol

Frank will be wearing some pre ww2 issue nike air high tops

 

[JR]

been there...done that...i don't want to see it

Need some more lemons , perhaps not you already seem bitter enough

 

[Anim@l]

been there...done that...i don't want to see it

Need some more lemons , perhaps not you already seem bitter enough

Ooo, get you!