Would you buy a new mk 2 clio

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

The girlfriend is looking at buying a new car, and likes the clio extreme4. As it is a limited edition and hasnt been around all that long, she is more than likely going to get a brand new one.

Is this a good idea with the mk 3 clio coming out later this year? I cant help but feel that not only is she going to get the normal depreciation that all new cars get, but the price is going to fall even further when the new model clio comes out!

She has got an OK price, the car she is looking at is normally about £9,700, but they have offered it for about £8,200. So the loss might not be as bad if and when she came to sell it in a few years time.

I was just wondering what everyone elses thoughts were on this?

Rip3z · Jul 31, 2005

The clio coming out is DAMN ugly.

New cars lose ALOT of value as soon as theyre driven from the showroom.

With that amount of money you could get a used car with a nice big engine - and still have money to insure it.

Theres my opinion.

182_blue · Jul 31, 2005

i wouldnt buy it, in a years time that 8.2 k will be worth less than 4k if your lucky, its worth waiting or getting something else

Chili Red · Jul 31, 2005

Id get a 172 for that money! You should be able to get a good one for 8k. Wouldnt bother with a brand new 1.4.

Ive said it before but I will NEVER buy a brand new car again (unless I win the lottery).

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

She is only 18, 19 next month and although she has been driving her dads car for the year that she has had a license, she cant really have anything more powerfull due to insurance etc.

She is looking at a 1.4 or a 1.6 extreme, and I think she will more than likely get the 1.6.

182_blue · Jul 31, 2005

get a 2nd hand one, with a few k on it, and loads of warranty left, you will loose thousands on that one new one

Craig · Jul 31, 2005

as blue said she is best getting a mint second hand one because it will already have depreaciated lots.

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

I have just had a look on autotrader website and there arent any on there. The extreme 4 is too new! There are a couple of DCIs on there and 1.2s, still less than 1000miles on the clock, all around the £8k mark.

She specificly wants the extreme 4 because it is the new 1 with the colour coded bumbers etc.

182_blue · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Bezza4 on 31 July 2005

The girlfriend is looking at buying a new car, and likes the clio extreme4. As it is a limited edition and hasnt been around all that long, she is more than likely going to get a brand new one.

Is this a good idea with the mk 3 clio coming out later this year? I cant help but feel that not only is she going to get the normal depreciation that all new cars get, but the price is going to fall even further when the new model clio comes out!

She has got an OK price, the car she is looking at is normally about £9,700, but they have offered it for about £8,200. So the loss might not be as bad if and when she came to sell it in a few years time.

I was just wondering what everyone elses thoughts were on this?

just checked on this car and its easy available brand new for 6.5k -8k, who offered it you for 8.2k ?

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by 182_blue on 31 July 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Bezza4 on 31 July 2005

just checked on this car and its easy available brand new for 6.5k , who offered it you for 8.2k ?

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Hylton Renault in Worcester.

Where did you find it new for £6.5k?

Car she is looking at is the 1.4 or 1.6 Extreme 4!

182_blue · Jul 31, 2005

http://www.allbrandsnew.com/search_results.asp http://www.allbrandsnew.com/search_results.asp

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by 182_blue on 31 July 2005

http://www.allbrandsnew.com/search_results.asp http://www.allbrandsnew.com/search_results.asp

The website states:

"£8,437 OTR inc metallic paint"

for a 1.4 Exteme 4 with met paint. Also the one she has got quoted 8.2k for has a CD player which I dont think is standard either

182_blue · Jul 31, 2005

fair enough mate, you buy one, its your cash

Big G · Jul 31, 2005

Wouldnt be me, I saw a mint 1 year old 182 with about 10k on the clock for £9995.

daveio · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Metallic Black on 31 July 2005

Id get a 172 for that money! You should be able to get a good one for 8k. Wouldnt bother with a brand new 1.4.

Ive said it before but I will NEVER buy a brand new car again (unless I win the lottery).

couldnt agree more...buy a year old one and then someone else has lost the money on it new

i traded my 1.4 dynamique that was brought for 9800 for 5300 less than 18 months later

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by 182_blue on 31 July 2005

fair enough mate, you buy one, its your cash

Not my money

Im not quite that good a boy friend.

I usually wait until we have been together a year before I start buyin 9k cars for my girlfriends.

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Dont get me wrong, I agree with all of the above, that buying a year old one is the best thing to do, but like I said I cant find any used Extreme 4s.

If anyone knows of any used Extreme 4s then I am sure that my girlfriend would prefer to buy it and save herself a bit of money as well.

daveio · Jul 31, 2005

why not wait til the new one comes out then the price of the old shape that they will be selling alongside the new models are bound to come down

182_blue · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Bezza4 on 31 July 2005

Dont get me wrong, I agree with all of the above, that buying a year old one is the best thing to do, but like I said I cant find any used Extreme 4s.

If anyone knows of any used Extreme 4s then I am sure that my girlfriend would prefer to buy it and save herself a bit of money as well.

have you searched autotrader ?, i just put in clio extreme and got 6 pages worth, all over the country, and for the saving its going to be worth a bit of a travel

182_blue · Jul 31, 2005

eg

2005 05 Reg Renault Clio 1.4 16V Extreme 4 3dr,
3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 10 miles, Tempest. £6,995.
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/cars_search.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=RENAULT&model=CLIO&variant=+Extreme+4&keywords=&min_pr=75&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=ng18+5be&miles=1500&max_records=200&source=0&photo=1&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCHclicky

daveio · Jul 31, 2005

just out of interest fella whats the extreme 4 got thats different to the dynamique models?

a mates got a nice 1.2 cool pack dynamique for sale if your interested

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=16&TopicID=173665&SearchPagePosition=1&search=clio+1%2E2+dynamique&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=16&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=16&TopicID=173665&SearchPagePosition=1&search=clio+1%2E2+dynamique&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=16&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by 182_blue on 31 July 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Bezza4 on 31 July 2005

Dont get me wrong, I agree with all of the above, that buying a year old one is the best thing to do, but like I said I cant find any used Extreme 4s.

If anyone knows of any used Extreme 4s then I am sure that my girlfriend would prefer to buy it and save herself a bit of money as well.

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have you searched autotrader ?, i just put in clio extreme and got 6 pages worth, all over the country, and for the saving its going to be worth a bit of a travel

Yeah there are a lot of extremes, but not extreme 4s, which is the newer one with the colour coded bumpers. The one she wants (you know what girls are like when they set there mind to something)

Dave · Jul 31, 2005

Sounds to be like youve already decided. I bought a 1.2 Clio Extreme for something like £9k a few years back. Exactly 2 years later I sold it for £5250.

The question is - how do you like them apples?

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by 182_blue on 31 July 2005

eg

2005 05 Reg Renault Clio 1.4 16V Extreme 4 3dr,
3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 10 miles, Tempest. £6,995.
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/cars_search.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=RENAULT&model=CLIO&variant=+Extreme+4&keywords=&min_pr=75&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=ng18+5be&miles=1500&max_records=200&source=0&photo=1&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCHclicky

I have emailed that Sunwim company (think thats it cant remember now), as they appear to have a few for sale. Only problem is them being in Yorkshire, and Im in the midlands. Ive asked if they deliver though.

182_blue · Jul 31, 2005

chap, for the money you would save its worth a trip up there, i picked a car up from preston, and im in nottingham, for a few quids worth of petrol its worth it

Craig · Jul 31, 2005

it would be easier to travel then you can see the car and if she really wants it you wouldnt mind . i bought my car from west yorkshire and im in manchetser

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by 182_blue on 31 July 2005

chap, for the money you would save its worth a trip up there, i picked a car up from preston, and im in nottingham, for a few quids worth of petrol its worth it

cant fault you. itl come down to finance or loans as well. i think she got an ok finance deal at renault.

what are these car super market places like? has anyone used them?

Chili Red · Jul 31, 2005

Definitely worth a little day trip to go and look at a car if it saves you a couple of grand.

Thing is, youll probably be able to pick up Extreme 4 Clios for 5k this time next year!

Hotshot · Jul 31, 2005

for anyone interested in buying a new car, i suggest checking out http://www.buyyourcar.co.uk . its run by people i know very well, the new website launches on the 1st August. initially they do only new cars, but are soon going to expand into an autotrader esque 2nd hand car market. all vehicles are dealer approved, and simply by ordering and enquiring online you can save a tonne of money depending on what model car you get. well worth a look when the site goes live.

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Hotshot on 31 July 2005

for anyone interested in buying a new car, i suggest checking out http://www.buyyourcar.co.uk . its run by people i know very well, the new website launches on the 1st August. initially they do only new cars, but are soon going to expand into an autotrader esque 2nd hand car market. all vehicles are dealer approved, and simply by ordering and enquiring online you can save a tonne of money depending on what model car you get. well worth a look when the site goes live.

will be having a look at that tomorow then

Nightfire · Jul 31, 2005

Im never getting brand new again. Ill be paying around 10k after interest on mine and I bet its only worth about 4k now

Bluebeard · Jul 31, 2005

mate if your looking at a new car, i work at a renault dealers in bristol, will be able to sort you out, im at the dealership til 4.30 today, my name is dan cole, my direct line at work is 0117 9579700. Can do a good deal cos im a member and so are you lot!

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by superfastdan on 31 July 2005

mate if your looking at a new car, i work at a renault dealers in bristol, will be able to sort you out, im at the dealership til 4.30 today, my name is dan cole, my direct line at work is 0117 9579700. Can do a good deal cos im a member and so are you lot!

You are with a customer. I have left a message for you to ring me back.

Bluebeard · Jul 31, 2005

mate, my spud of a boss took your number down wrong, could you give us a call? sorry mate.

Jeremy Townsend · Jul 31, 2005

Even when the new Clio is launched in October, the current version will stay in production for a couple of years alongside then new one

Bezza4 · Jul 31, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by superfastdan on 31 July 2005

mate if your looking at a new car, i work at a renault dealers in bristol, will be able to sort you out, im at the dealership til 4.30 today, my name is dan cole, my direct line at work is 0117 9579700. Can do a good deal cos im a member and so are you lot!

Dan is literally the man. Knocked another £700 off the price off a new one.

Cheers mate!

Just gota discuss with the gf. Hope she appreciates me spending all day at work looking on the internet for her (o well, getting paid for it

)

Bluebeard · Aug 2, 2005

no worries man. at the end of the day its what i get paid to do.
oh, and look at cliosport (sorry j.t!)

Bezza4 · Aug 2, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by superfastdan on 02 August 2005

no worries man. at the end of the day its what i get paid to do.
oh, and look at cliosport (sorry j.t!)

The gf is now undecided about getting a new car after reading this thread. She doesnt like the thought of losing so much money.

I will speak to her 2nite to see what she intends to do. If she is still interested I will give you a call tomorrow. Would it be possible to come and have a look at the car and have a test drive on Friday if she is interested?

Bluebeard · Aug 2, 2005

yeah no worries, as long as you bring the driving licenses of all people who want to drive,
and you give me two hours notice as we cant keep all
our cars on site cos our forecourt is tiny!

Dan.

Bezza4 · Aug 2, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by superfastdan on 02 August 2005

yeah no worries, as long as you bring the driving licenses of all people who want to drive,
and you give me two hours notice as we cant keep all
our cars on site cos our forecourt is tiny!

Dan.

No problem. I will give you a call in the next day or 2 if she is interested. Plus I will need to find out how to get to you.

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