I want another Clio. Am I mad?

[Mr Burns]

I've tried and tried to fall in love with the Civic, but I can't. It just doesn't feel special, and it's not enough fun. I thought that after 4 Clios surely I'd be bored by now, but after numerous new car threads the only conclusion I can come to is to get another Clio.

My only main concern is reliability as I've only ever had nearly new ones, and I don't really want a 200.

Would I be silly swapping a well looked after 2004 Type-R, for a late 182??

 

[Rob]

Yeah you would, but you'd be a clever man to sell the civic and buy a mint ph1 172.

 

[Fletcher]

Nope, clios are great cars for the money.

 

[Daniel]

I'm the same Steve. I've been through M3, 3 imprezas, Evo, MR2... I always come back to a clio.

I just think they're the best all round package. (unless i suddenly become minted and get a caterham)

 

[Mr Burns]

For anyone who doesn't know... I've owned a mint mk1, an Iceberg 172, a RB182 Cup and a 197. I've loved all four and they've all been 100% reliable (but were all quite new).

 

[Daniel]

Pics of your mk1?

 

[Mr Burns]

Pics of your mk1?

Wish I did! That was back when they were the current Clio, and I had to take my camera to Boots to get the film developed!

 

[Rob]

LOL!

So you never even got any developed? Sad times.

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

You should get an rb or liquid yellow, Something a bit special, Maybe even a trophy?

 

[Mr Burns]

LOL!

So you never even got any developed? Sad times.

I wasn't much of happy snapper back then it would seem!

 

[Mr Burns]

You should get an rb or liquid yellow, Something a bit special, Maybe even a trophy?

LY or RB yes, can't stand Capsicum though!

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Yeah you would, but you'd be a clever man to sell the civic and buy a mint ph1 172.

This is what you need to do.

 

[Liquid yellow 182]

I loved your old red 197, think it was you IIRC

 

[Daniel]

I wouldn't mind swapping my mint 182 for a CTR. Never had one of those...

 

[Mr Burns]

This is what you need to do.

Would worry slightly about doing a 35 mile daily commute in a ph1, same applies to any old Clio though I guess.

I loved your old red 197, think it was you IIRC

Yep, best car I've ever owned. Cheers

 

[Mr Burns]

I wouldn't mind swapping my mint 182 for a CTR. Never had one of those...

As far as EP3's go I've got a good one, Cosmic Grey with A/C, fogs and full dealer history. I want to love it but it won't let me.

 

[Daniel]

Whats your Civic worth Steve? I've no idea as I know nothing about them.

My 182 is in the for sale section.

 

[Liquid yellow 182]

FCS - mine next to yours I believe.

 

[Mr Burns]

Whats your Civic worth Steve? I've no idea as I know nothing about them.

My 182 is in the for sale section.

Good late models are fetching around the £6k mark, I've no idea about the private market as I've never looked. I'll take a look at yours dude.

 

[Mr Burns]

FCS - mine next to yours I believe.

Yeah, that's the little beast. Did me proud it did!

 

[Silent_Scone]

 

[nufctoon]

Im in the same position i have had two 172's and now a Ep3 CTR and i cant help but want a 172 again. only had my ep3 a month but it dont feel as good as the clio.

 

[Mr Burns]

Im in the same position i have had two 172's and now a Ep3 CTR and i cant help but want a 172 again. only had my ep3 a month but it dont feel as good as the clio.

The Civic is much better as a car, but it's too good at its own game. What it prides itself in build quality and reliability it lacks in any way of character or involving drive. They're crap on fuel too.

 

[nufctoon]

The Civic is much better as a car, but it's too good at its own game. What it prides itself in build quality and reliability it lacks in any way of character or involving drive. They're crap on fuel too.

I bought it for reliability and to be on par with a 1*2 speed wise (thats enough for me) and sometimes it feels as though as its just a normal car if you get what i mean? the clio just felt like a proper raw car and i miss that. i get 230 miles out of £55. no belt worries but im honestly thinking of selling but dont know if i can get rid as i only had it a month and the pevious owner only had it a month to (woman bought it off boyfriend but got a company car just after buying).

aftermarket parts are way overpriced imo

 

[Rob]

Would worry slightly about doing a 35 mile daily commute in a ph1, same applies to any old Clio though I guess.

I don't mean to sound rude but that's hillarious. Mine has done about 18-20k a year for two years and it's blinding.

 

[Mr Burns]

I don't mean to sound rude but that's hillarious. Mine has done about 18-20k a year for two years and it's blinding.

No issues? That's good going... Just goes to show what a well looked after car can cope with.

 

[Fletcher]

No issues? That's good going... Just goes to show what a well looked after car can cope with.

As long as it's been looked after you'll be fine. My 172 is now on 136k and runs great TBH.

 

[Mr Burns]

I bet there's some good cheap ph1's around!

 

[Rob]

No issues at all, it's never broken down, ever.

I've changed the clutch, had the belts done on time, done basic servicing at the correct intervals and changed the engine mounts, that's about it.

There are some cheap ones, but even the good ones aren't a lot of money, and a well looked after one will just be problem free.

 

[Harpham]

I will hopefully be moving onto my 4th Clio either tomorrow/Monday. But I wouldn't listen to me, as I am obviously retarded.

 

[p@blo]

As long as it's been looked after you'll be fine. My 172 is now on 136k and runs great TBH.

Its not shy to be fair

Pity the civics not worked out Ste. Can you not play around with damping/ARBs to liven it up a little before you throw the towel in with it?

 

[Dean.]

I will hopefully be moving onto my 4th Clio either tomorrow/Monday. But I wouldn't listen to me, as I am obviously retarded.

Lol! Alot of people have moved from the 200.

 

[Dave Hester]

Ive owned 6 clios from a williams to a 197

The 172 cup is by far the best of them all imo

 

[Mr Burns]

Why old over new though? I don't mind owning a ph1 or a 172 but surely if I can get my hands on a nice 182 I'd be better off? Are they really more fun, bearing in mind that I'd be fitting coilovers on whatever I had? The 172 and 182s I had felt very similar.

 

[Fletcher]

Its not shy to be fair
?

Looking forward to some more track tussles with your bus next spring-summer Paul.

Why old over new though? I don't mind owning a ph1 or a 172 but surely if I can get my hands on a nice 182 I'd be better off? Are they really more fun, bearing in mind that I'd be fitting coilovers on whatever I had? The 172 and 182s I had felt very similar.

What's your budget?

 

[Mr Burns]

Budget is pretty flexible, it just depends what I decide to go for. I could treat myself to a 200 but I'm pretty sure I don't need to spend that kind of money.

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

Ive owned 6 clios from a williams to a 197

The 172 cup is by far the best of them all imo

Good because ive just bought one

 

[daydotz]

Nothing beats a Clio

 

[Jimbo_M]

IMO renault sports are great cars to own in this day and age if your a car enthusiast, especially 1*2's because of the price they can be picked up for now. Great fun little cars to drive, relativly cheap to insure/tax, parts are cheap, they are good on petrol and they dont look out dated when they are clean and well looked after. Do it! lol

 

[Joshua.J]

I loved the red 197 ste was a brilliant car, i want to get a clio again but i think the step down in power would put me off