what clio to go for?

[clio199]

hi all,

lately ive been thinking about upgrading my car.

I have a 2003 clio 172 cup at the moment but i find it quite bumpy for everyday use. i do have 17inch wheels on it though which might make it abit more bumpy to drive (205/40/17).

I want something with more luxury and more comfortable to drive, so i been thinking about buying a clio 182 ff with very low mileage?or the trophy?only downside to the trophy is its red and they say it will fade?

maybe a megane 225?

any feedback would be great

 

[Tunst]

red paint only fades if it isnt looked after properly, im also yet to see a tropy with faded paint tbh

 

[iimushroomzii]

Change the wheels on your car first.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Change the wheels on your car first.

This.

 

[Jamie]

If you don't want a bumpy ride a Trophy is not for you.

 

[SteveS Cup]

17's will be the reason yours is so bumpy. Mine was quite low on coilies and wasn't that bad on the std 16" Turini's.

 

[Bartlett]

What about an R27?

 

[clio199]

would love a r27 but it out of my budget. would you say a clio 182 ff is a upgrade from my clio 172 cup and more comfortable etc? or do i look for a different hot hatch?

 

[DrR]

Do you have modded suspension?

Standard is spot on for everyday use IMO.

 

[clio199]

no the car is standard apart from brembo discs and ferodo pads, itg panel filter. it must be the 17'' wheels that are maiking it too bumpy then?

but i am looking for an upgrade to the value of 6k but dont know what?has to be a hot hatch though.

 

[st3ve]

hi all,

lately ive been thinking about upgrading my car.

I have a 2003 clio 172 cup at the moment but i find it quite bumpy for everyday use. i do have 17inch wheels on it though which might make it abit more bumpy to drive (205/40/17).

I want something with more luxury and more comfortable to drive, so i been thinking about buying a clio 182 ff with very low mileage?or the trophy?only downside to the trophy is its red and they say it will fade?

maybe a megane 225?

any feedback would be great

Yes that's the best Clio to go for. :S

There is no hot hatch better than a 172 cup, imo.

The standard suspension isn't harsh at all.

 

[adste89]

Seems like a lot of money to spend just for ride comfort when changing the wheels will probably solve that. On the other hand changing your car is always fun...

 

[Bazzon]

All hot hatchs have bumpy susepension when you compare them to "normal" cars, Its so they have a sportier feel and drive. If you dont want a bumpy ride dont buy a hot hatch buy something more else.

The Clio is generally not to bumpy, have you checked your rear shocks because these may be leaking and when this happens the ride gets harsher. And as said bin 17's

 

[tollan172]

just buy an m3 and be done with it

 

[clio199]

yeah have fitted new shocks recently. sounds like it just me being fussy lol. im looking for somethig newer anyway

 

[Marv-C]

would love a r27 but it out of my budget. would you say a clio 182 ff is a upgrade from my clio 172 cup and more comfortable etc? or do i look for a different hot hatch?

Get a standard 197. Cheaper and still very capable

 

[.Ben.]

There is no hot hatch better than a 172 cup, imo.

The standard suspension isn't harsh at all.

Under £5k, I agree.

 

[robo_#1]

197 FF... thread ended




Although I drove a meg 225 with standard (non-cup) suspension the other day and it was sooo comfy compared to my 197 cup pack..... although it was a little rolly for my liking

 

[Sir_Dave]

No point selling the best clio, for a newer, lesser one imho.

Buy something else, might i suggest a Jag if you want ride comfort

 

[Iain C]

^^^
mazda 6 diesel if you want a cruser. Comfort as standard.
Wanna swap?