A Clio: Life, not just for Christmas?

[panzerphil]

I bought my 1st Clio brand new back in 2001 - a 1.5dCi Dynamique.
9 years later I was looking to replace it so I spent a week checking out what to buy.

On my list of cars to look at was:
VW Polo
VW Golf
Skoda Fabia
Suzuki Swift
I did concider a Toyota a few months back but recent events have removed the big T from my radar.

Eventually I decided on a new Polo & before putting the dCi up for sale I took it into my local Renault dealer to see what the part-ex value was. It was there that I was shown a pre-registered 1 month old iMusic 1.5 dCi Clio - 3 grand off the list price, zero miles on the clock.

So, here I am into my 9th year of Clio ownwership & on my 2nd dCi.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I like the wheels!

Lose the badges on the 3 quarter panel though!

 

[Martin_172]

very nice, what power output is it? dci86?

get yourself registered on www.cliodci.net

 

[panzerphil]

I like the wheels!

Lose the badges on the 3 quarter panel though!

Yea those badges are pretty naff but I don't want to damage any paintwork.
They'll probably fall off after a few washes anyway.

 

[panzerphil]

very nice, what power output is it? dci86?

get yourself registered on www.cliodci.net

Yup, dCi 86

Thanks for cliodci info. I'll check it out.

edit: Checked out cliodci & I'm in! The Beer Hunter.

 

[Martin_172]

you wont damage the paint work, just boil the kettle and pour boiling water over them, this will soften the sticky tape stuff that sticks them on, the badge will pull off and just use some polish to remove the stickyness thats left!

 

[EllD90]

Looks nice! Well done for getting 3K off, shame it will lose another 3K in 1 year

Never seen those wheels before! Not a fan, but I guess you can't complain for the price! You happy with the drive of the car?

 

[panzerphil]

Never seen those wheels before! Not a fan, but I guess you can't complain for the price! You happy with the drive of the car?

The wheels - 15'' Del Arte I believe they're called.

The ride - having driven the dCi65 for nearly 9 years it's OK

 

[panzerphil]

you wont damage the paint work, just boil the kettle and pour boiling water over them, this will soften the sticky tape stuff that sticks them on, the badge will pull off and just use some polish to remove the stickyness thats left!

Martin, yo the man! :approve: Thanks.

 

[Jason_E]

Mk3 Ph2 are for legends IIRC!

Nice car mate glad your happy!

 

[Marky_]

get yourself registered on www.cliodci.net

I've always thought that was a joke url!

 

[Marv-C]

Good choice. Do you find the Mk3 Clio to be much more substantial a car.

 

[daydotz]

smart clio

 

[panzerphil]

Good choice. Do you find the Mk3 Clio to be much more substantial a car.

It's certainly quieter, that much I have noticed.
Not too keen on the removal process for the spare wheel. Why did Renault have to tinker with that?

 

[EllD90]

LOL...I couldn't remove the rear wheel. My dad had to do it for me!

 

[Marv-C]

It's certainly quieter, that much I have noticed.
Not too keen on the removal process for the spare wheel. Why did Renault have to tinker with that?

I have a 197 so no spare wheel

 

[daydotz]

I have a 197 so no spare wheel

a spare wheel is an optional extra on the normal clios now dont have to pay for it mind you

 

[adam1942]

the rear wheel removal is crap.. stuck on a wet muddy road you getcovered in s**t! also when fitting it back in its strange as feck! looks good mate hope you enjoy it