What age is too old for an RS Clio?

[Faxo]

Well ive been without an RS Clio for a few months now, had a 172 that got written off, then sold the replacement in May for a 182 which i hated. Ive currently got a Mondeo ST200, but 70 miles on £20 is taking its toll and its one big barge!! I really miss my 172, but one of the reason i sold the 182 was because ive just turned 25 and thought i needed a more grown up car!

Now, id love a Focus ST/Astra VXR etc but just cant afford one atm and in my eyes they're the next obvious step up from an RS.

So, in asking this i hope im not offending people, but at 25 am i too old for a 172?!

 

[Sam]

Noooooooooo

Get one!

 

[Fletcher]

Well i'm 28 and still drive a 172.

I'm after a R26.R next...

 

[trailerparktrev]

Mate I've seen grannies and grandads driving them so I wouldn't worry.

 

[nick.]

no your not to old, and even if you think you are if thats the car you really want, have it imo

 

[ForceIndia]

Well i'm 28 and still drive a 172.

I'm after a R26.R next...

Ummmm, +1. And I do 25k a year in mine. Never selling it. I've never got the idea that driving a BMW etc makes you a grown up?

 

[Sam]

Theres this old couple near me, most be like about 65-70 and they drive round in a williams all the time. Its ment condition. Must of had it from new!!

 

[Cooksport]

Since when do u get too old to have fun? Live a little!

 

[Crazychick]

I am 34 and think my clio is great. Grown up cars are overated... it keeps you young driving something fun.

as grown up as I like to get was my scoobys. Grown up because they cost the earth to run and repair.

 

[BenMc]

theres a 40 odd year old woman on my road who drives a ph2 182

 

[sideways danny]

I'm 30, and looking for a ph1. 25 isn't close to old lol

 

[Fletcher]

I don't think a 50-60 looks out of place in a RS clio...

Today i saw a middle aged man in a bright green Focus RS. TBQH he looked silly, middle life crisis anyone...lol

 

[Crazychick]

I don't think a 50-60 looks out of place in a RS clio...

Today i saw a middle aged man in a bright green Focus RS. TBQH he looked silly, middle life crisis anyone...lol

fair play to him, near me there is a little old lady who seems to get a new STI impreza Every two years. She has to be about 80, and she just pootles about. makes me smile every time I see her.

 

[Joshua.J]

driving down the m54 the other day and came overtaking me a man who looked like he was 80 in a 182... i dont suspect hes on here by any chance? lol

 

[ForceIndia]

driving down the m54 the other day and came overtaking me a man who looked like he was 80 in a 182... i dont suspect hes on here by any chance? lol

Was it silver?

 

[Joshua.J]

Was it silver?

yer lol he looked old but seemed to enjoy going fast in it

 

[pip.]

I don't intend to sell my 172 as I love it soooo much.

I'll probably get buried in it.

 

[Subway]

Clio is a young mans/b**ches car. So I’m going to be kind…anyone over 35 with a Clio seriously needs to rethink there life.

This excludes people with mental issues, other vehicles on the driveway and if the Clio happens to be a V6…..MK2!

SUBWAY...DONE! xx

 

[Jamie]

I don't think there is a set age limit. Just when you want something new. I really don't think you get to an age and society demands you go from a Clio to something else.

 

[Fletcher]

Clio is a young mans/b**ches car. So I’m going to be kind…anyone over 35 with a Clio seriously needs to rethink there life.

FPMSL..

 

[ForceIndia]

yer lol he looked old but seemed to enjoy going fast in it

I see him lots on the M5/M42. Always makes me chuckle.

 

[Joshua.J]

I see him lots on the M5/M42. Always makes me chuckle.

next time he drives past you throw a flyer through his window try and get him on here :clown:

 

[Triki]

Drive what the Fcuk you want too drive !

I have done the whole Bmw, Audi various other "Grown up Car" Shiz. Its W@ank i drive what i want, and i like little hatches cos they are fun so i drive one.

 

[2thumbs]

When you start turning grey?

I may have alzheimer's, but atleast I don't have alzheimer's.

 

[Spongebob 172]

im 36 going on 37 with 3 kids and we all love my ph1 172...i know of a woman in her 60's that has just bought a bg182

 

[realnumber 1]

I'm nearly 33 and don't think I'm to old for it. At the end of the day it's the best drivers car that falls within my budget. If I was 50-60 and my budget was the same then I would still get one. f**k what other people think.

 

[Phil_hill]

Get one bought!

 

[monthebiffy]

if you can get too old for a driver's car then i can't be bothered driving anymore tbh :dead:

 

[Naith]

you're never to old for one, anyone that says otherwise is shatting chit

 

[iain187]

my old man is in his 50's and he very nearly bought one

 

[meady100]

I used to work in a garage where a 50+ guy used to drive in for petrol with both a williams and an M3. He told me the willy was his favourite, he called it his rollerskate!

Btw I'm 34 have had a 172 for the last 4 years and have just ordered an RS200 - you are worrying too much mate, no need to be so bothered what other people think!

 

[Faxo]

Get one bought!

I want my old one back! But, ill just have to get one as near to the same as i can because it'll no doubt be rattley and dirty now you've had it :approve:

 

[Phil_hill]

I want my old one back! But, ill just have to get one as near to the same as i can because it'll no doubt be rattley and dirty now you've had it :approve:

Hell no, Its in pristine condish.

Loved and pampered. Treating her to a new set of tyres and a full valet on Monday.

 

[UncleGrumpy]

pffff 43 here and loving the trophy, anyone who thinks i'm too old for it can suck my big fat cheesy dick, who gives a flying f**k what some gobs**te on a forum thinks?

go for it

 

[Faxo]

Hell no, Its in pristine condish.

Loved and pampered. Treating her to a new set of tyres and a full valet on Monday.

Michelin PE2s tp replace the ones on it i hope! The PZeroNero's were quite good when i had them on the front

 

[Phil_hill]

Yep Michelin PE2s all round.

Got a good price at Costco.

worked out around £70-ish each (fully fitted, blanced and filled with NITROGEN! - How cool is that!)

 

[GazM]

I dont think 25 is too old. Maybe 28 or 30 is getting on a bit for a clio as an everyday car imo. Fine as a trackday at any age really

 

[kevin.s]

im 25 and love mine to bits. wouldnt trade it for the world

 

[rikcup]

Not at all, best car ive owned and im approaching 29. Having previously owned a bmw 330, civic type r, vectra gsi etc i could go out 2mrw and buy another car for 15K but i choose not to. My next car after the 182 would have to have a significant increase in power as ive had plays with a lot of cars and hardly any have surpised me that much TBH. Having said that my 182 is used purely for pleasure on weekends. I find the car to be quite practical too!

 

[rory182]

its practical, fun, plenty quick enough and pretty economical - it is a grown up car! lol

I bought my 182 when I was 22 and bought my 172 at 27 (and got a flat in between!), no plans to change. If I change it won't be for something grown up it'll be for something RWD!