My new Clio V6 mk2 - "project investment"
Discussion
Hey,
So I finally got to meet a hero on Saturday, I've always wanted a clio v6 and unlike most other cars, with time I've only wanted it more.
So I finally bit the bullet and went to buy one on Saturday, I've never driven one before, so went kind of blind (didn't even know if I would fit at 6'7) but all was well.
They say don't meet your hero's and to be honest I was half expecting to be underwhelmed, however I was impressed, it was as good if not better than I thought in the flesh and to drive.
So this one is a 2004 Mk2, done 34,000 miles (on the high side for these believe it or not), it's in great condition, completely standard, bodywork/paint is good, with just a coupe of touch ups needed, not bad for a 10 year old car though.
My plans are just to keep it original and drive it as little as possible, the only 2 things I want to do are fit the aero blade wipers and when I can afford them install the recaro trendline seats that were available on these from the factory.
It's then just a case of enjoying it in the summer, trying not to put too many miles on it, and hoping to break even (takin into account insurance/maintenance/tax etc) or perhaps even profit.
These were selling for about £10,000-£11,000 2-3 years ago so they are climbing already.
Anyway, here's some rubbish iPhone pics, more to follow.
So I finally got to meet a hero on Saturday, I've always wanted a clio v6 and unlike most other cars, with time I've only wanted it more.
So I finally bit the bullet and went to buy one on Saturday, I've never driven one before, so went kind of blind (didn't even know if I would fit at 6'7) but all was well.
They say don't meet your hero's and to be honest I was half expecting to be underwhelmed, however I was impressed, it was as good if not better than I thought in the flesh and to drive.
So this one is a 2004 Mk2, done 34,000 miles (on the high side for these believe it or not), it's in great condition, completely standard, bodywork/paint is good, with just a coupe of touch ups needed, not bad for a 10 year old car though.
My plans are just to keep it original and drive it as little as possible, the only 2 things I want to do are fit the aero blade wipers and when I can afford them install the recaro trendline seats that were available on these from the factory.
It's then just a case of enjoying it in the summer, trying not to put too many miles on it, and hoping to break even (takin into account insurance/maintenance/tax etc) or perhaps even profit.
These were selling for about £10,000-£11,000 2-3 years ago so they are climbing already.
Anyway, here's some rubbish iPhone pics, more to follow.
WreckedGecko said:
Bloody hell you're a big f
ker arn't you.
It looks like a toy next to you!
Well done for diving in, let us know how it goes.
Any idea on how much the seats cost?
Ha ha, the funny thing is thats my mate, im behind the camera, and he's smaller than me ker arn't you. It looks like a toy next to you!
Well done for diving in, let us know how it goes.
Any idea on how much the seats cost?
Seats are about £800 for a mint set, ready to bolt stright in
Escy, I do disagree and hope your wrong, but then I would say that 
A mint (but standard) 900 mile car sold for around £46,000 this week to a private collector, so there is hope. (I know this is a different league to mine but a good sign none the less)
Martin, that's what I'm struggling with at the moment, it's helped by the fact that to get it on and off the driveway I need 2 people, 2 planks of wood and 15 mins
A mint (but standard) 900 mile car sold for around £46,000 this week to a private collector, so there is hope. (I know this is a different league to mine but a good sign none the less)
Martin, that's what I'm struggling with at the moment, it's helped by the fact that to get it on and off the driveway I need 2 people, 2 planks of wood and 15 mins
Dont get me wrong, im not expecting it to rocket in price and be rolling in it.
However if I can keep it for say 5 years, and in that time it doesnt loose any money id be over the moon.
Better than buying something like another 370Z for £16,000 that costs more to run and insure (tax is about £500 a year) and then in 5 years be worth £5,000
However if I can keep it for say 5 years, and in that time it doesnt loose any money id be over the moon.
Better than buying something like another 370Z for £16,000 that costs more to run and insure (tax is about £500 a year) and then in 5 years be worth £5,000
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