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Anyone in Somerset with a Silver Phase 1 172?



  Clio V6
Wouldn't mind doing a photoshoot with my car if anyone is interested? Think it would result in some good pics :)
 
  Clio V6
I'm we could find room for that too :)

Were you in Taunton at the weekend, sure I spotted a Cup with black alloys?
 
  Clio V6
Haha ok, randomly Daz actually pulled alongside me at some lights in Yeovil the other day. I'm really after a standard 172 though, everyone keeps spraying their wheels black for some reason :)
 
  Clio V6
I did think about Photoshopping them actually. Whilst we're thinking about it, we could just make yours silver and change the front end (how hard can it be?) :)

If you see that car again in Bridgy then jump in front of it and ask if he can get in touch :)
 
Well you have a go and let me know how you get on lol. Should only take 5 minutes or so lol.

I've only ever seen it once so it might not be from round here but there's sod all to do and see in Bridgwater so must be local
 
  Clio V6
People come to Bridgy from far and wide just to stare at that wall collapsing into the river you know ;)

I'll keep you posted if / when the photo session happens!
 
There is probably people sat there on camping chairs and flasks of coffee. Sad sad people.

Yeh let me know I'd love to bring my camera down

Or if you want to do something with the cup :)
 
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  FF 182
Sounds like a great idea for some decent pictures. Smeatharpe would be a good location as well. Shame you cant actually get on the airfield anymore.
 
  Clio V6
Cool, sounds like we have a potential photoshoot then. I'll leave this running for a few days to see if anyone else is up for it, we can make some more concrete plans for a nice sunny day then :)
 
  M135i, 118 coupe
Definitely towards the summer months before the exclusive goes got to bring it back from Germany first can bring the storm grey 200 aswell
 
  Seat Ibiza
Your pics are awesome mate.

There are two Ph1's in around/Cullompton but I'm sure they aren't on here.
 
  Seat Ibiza
Sorry, yeah it is! Love the car and really love the colour.

Would love to come along, haven't seen a Vee in the flesh for too long! Had it long?
 
  Clio V6
I've had this one for 8 months but have had a Phase 2 and another Phase 1 as well so continued ownership for 4 years now.

Nice 1 Daz, we have a silver Phase 1! :)
 
  Clio V6
Ed what's your experiences with the ph1 v6?

Things breaking all the time?

Which did you prefer?

To be honest mate, I've never had any problems with any of my Vee's (touch wood). They're usually very well looked after and serviced regularly so are probably far more reliable than other Clios TBH. Below is a post I made recently on V6clio.net:

Firstly, if money was no object then I would have one of each as they both have
their own unique feel. If I had to have one then it would be the Phase 2, but
there isn't much in it.

Things I loved about the Phase 2 - The interior
(much better), the fact it was newer, the xenons, slightly better handling, the
spoiler, the 18s, the silver side pods and the black rear/front grills (so much
better than the mesh from the Phase 1).

Things I didn't like about the
Phase 2 - The cost, the price of the tyres plus it was a bit too refined in the
cabin.

Things I love about the Phase 1 - The price, more aggresive
looking, all the noises/clunks in the cabin (much cooler than the Phase 2).
Plus, it's the original Clio V6 in the original colour!

Things I don't
like about the Phase 1 - The interior, wheels are too small plus all the missing
toys from the Phase 2 that I described above.

The main thing to note is
that I got my Phase 1 for half the price that I sold my Phase 2 for (both with
similar mileage). This makes the Phase 1 a total bargain as it is in no way half
the car. The common complaints about power, handing etc. just don't cut it with
me and shouldn't influence potential buyers unless they plan to go on track
days. Honestly, there is so little difference when you're only pushing it
80-90%.

I guess the other question is does the Phase 1 get the same kind
of attention as the Phase 2? The answer is a definite yes and if anything, it
might get a bit more than my Illiad Phase 2 did. I'll leave you with these 2
examples:

1. I left it in the centre of Taunton recently whilst my missus
nipped into a shop. I left the car on it's own for a few minutes but could see
it from where I was standing. I couldn't believe the attention it got when
no-one was in it. Photos being taken, people looking all around it plus one guy
even drove past then came back so he could get out and take photos of
it.

2. I was driving through town the other day and some guy drew level
with me at some lights in a Porsche Carrera GT (£150-200k car). He put his
window down and we had a good old chat about our cars. Amazing when you think my
car cost about 20 times less than his!

I'm a big fan of both and would commend the Phase 1 to anyone
 
  Clio V6
No probs Daz, happy to take you out. Put this video up on You Tube today:

 
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