Opinions on 1.2 16v clio

[Brett]

Very true, as I said if I put the cup wheels on it, then on coil overs to make it stiffer and maybe the cliosport exhaust will make it a more fun car, due to it being stiffer and having a bit of noise?

The 172 exhaust won't fit on. There are plenty of aftermarket exhausts available for 1.2's though. Coilovers would firm up the ride significantly, I've never driven a coilovered 1.2 but believe they're much better than standard to drive.

[Goodj]

changing the exhaut may give more "noise", but that is really all it will be

noise.

it's not a nice sounding engine.

[Ryang556]

The 172 exhaust won't fit on. There are plenty of aftermarket exhausts available for 1.2's though. Coilovers would firm up the ride significantly, I've never driven a coilovered 1.2 but believe they're much better than standard to drive.

Can tell I know sh*t all about clios!

My mate had a 1.2 16v with coilovers, cup wheels and an aftermarket exhaust stripped out the back, used to go quite well I thought!

[Ryang556]

changing the exhaut may give more "noise", but that is really all it will be

noise.

it's not a nice sounding engine.

I'm used to noise though, couldn't part with it after having a mini haha

[SUYC]

You see that's the problems I have about the mini! I love my mini but they're not the most reliable so every little knock or rattle I'm thinking crap... money needed?

my mate had a classic mini and in your situation he decided to put a motorbike engine in it i think. Turned it into a right pocket rocket haha

[Ryang556]

my mate had a classic mini and in your situation he decided to put a motorbike engine in it i think. Turned it into a right pocket rocket haha

I would go for something like a motorbike engine or a VTEC but it cost's around £6000+

[SUYC]

cost's around £6000+

maybe not then!

[Ryang556]

maybe not then!

I really don't know what to do! My insurance runs out in just under 2 weeks on it so it's got me thinking do I want something newer that can actually do long trips and be reliable etc!

[LiamR172]

I found that my 1.2 16V was a good wee car but just lacked power, obviously..

As above, get an 04 onwards though, I had a rake of problems with my 51 plate :l mostly electrical mysteries!!

[SUYC]

I really don't know what to do! My insurance runs out in just under 2 weeks on it so it's got me thinking do I want something newer that can actually do long trips and be reliable etc!

if you do decide to change the mini and you're looking at 1.2's i'd say go clio tbh. or could look at fiesta's?

[Ryang556]

if you do decide to change the mini and you're looking at 1.2's i'd say go clio tbh. or could look at fiesta's?

I've always thought the clio looked the nicest car by far, for the price as well!

[LiamR172]

And if you get a 1.2 you can always stick a sport grille and possibly bumpers and skirts if your that bothered

They can end up looking really good tbh

[Ryang556]

And if you get a 1.2 you can always stick a sport grille and possibly bumpers and skirts if your that bothered

They can end up looking really good tbh

You see that was my plan, tidy 1.2 16v clio, 172 wheels, coil overs, then go for the front and rear bumper etc..

[EmirK0]

Iv had mine for almost a year now and iv been pretty impressed with it. Its not the fastest car in the world, but its still quite fun on twisty roads and coilovers will probably make it better. As others have said try and get one with the revised engine. Iv had some trouble with my throttle body (only needed a clean tho) and electrical issues other than that its ran great and never missed a beat.

[Ryang556]

Iv had mine for almost a year now and iv been pretty impressed with it. Its not the fastest car in the world, but its still quite fun on twisty roads and coilovers will probably make it better. As others have said try and get one with the revised engine. Iv had some trouble with my throttle body (only needed a clean tho) and electrical issues other than that its ran great and never missed a beat.

They do seem like nice little cars, the coilovers and cup parts will soon jazz it up a little though!

Just now to decide what to do!

[Alex5-clio]

i love my 1.2 dynamic its so slow but i dont care, it looks great because im slowly adding some subtle mods and it drives so smoothly. electric wipes and lights

[Ryang556]

i love my 1.2 dynamic its so slow but i dont care, it looks great because im slowly adding some subtle mods and it drives so smoothly. electric wipes and lights

I don't think you should drive a mini if you think your 1.2 clio is slow!

[Alex5-clio]

i downgraded from a 182, so i know its extremely slow haha

[Martin_172]

they are rubbish on fuel and slow, un refined, noisey on the motorway, just generally horrible to drive.

dci65/80 any day of the week for the same/similar cash

[Jeff456]

they are rubbish on fuel and slow, un refined, noisey on the motorway, just generally horrible to drive.

dci65/80 any day of the week for the same/similar cash

I never found mine to be too bad on fuel... mpg was around 45 across a whole tank at the very lowest, most around 49 or so and I got 54 MPG out of one tank. Diesels cost a fair bit extra so I think you would have to do lots of miles to justify the extra expense.