RE: Clio Renaultsport 200 (Cup Chassis)
Discussion
Swervin_Mervin said:
joe_90 said:
Ponk said:
eliotc said:
Isn't the Cup supposed to be their lightweight "track focused" version? at 1200Kg it seems a bit weighty to me - esp. for a 2 door, 4 cylinder hatchback. I guess that's why it needs a 200hp engine - fully loaded up with the shopping it'd be a dog otherwise....LOL!!
Maybe it's my age, but I just don't get this at all. And Clio Sport - isn't that a contradiction of terms ;-)
I doubt it's a 200bhp engine, the 197s put out around 180-185 in independant tests. Meaning that the car actually had a worse power/weight ratio than the 172/182. Maybe it's my age, but I just don't get this at all. And Clio Sport - isn't that a contradiction of terms ;-)
Still, the only new hot hatch worth a look in my eyes.
I would still like one thou.
The 172/182s rarely made their quoted power either. More like 150-160bhp if we're going to start spouting such irrelevant nonsense.
It's hardly irrelevant, If a car is sold as 200 bhp, I bloody well want 200bhp not 180. I don't want it so that down the pub I can say it has "200 bhp".
Escorttom said:
See im still at, Why would you buy this new?
youve got 15k in your pocket you could have
225bhp quattro TT full leather 13000 miles £13,500
Escort Cossie Big turbo model, 13000 miles on full professional stage 2 engine rebuild,including T34 hybrid turbo.£14,500
Mini Cooper Sport 500 in amazing condition with only 3700 miles. £13,995
this ones just because im a fanboy
Ford escort mk2 (1979)
full roll cage,two ltr pinto engine twin webber carbs, new diff,lsd, lowered suspension,chrome mini lite wheels braided fuel hoses, willwood brake upgrade, five speed gearbox,roller top mounts,new steering rack, £7500
If you want something for dicking around in. Why a 200bhp renault. When all these cars that are cool and most of which have finished depreciating and have started to get more expensive are sat there saying "buy me"
I'd take the Clio over a lardy, far too fashionable and boring gen. 1 TT Quattro any day of the week. Those things weigh nearly 1.5 tonnes youve got 15k in your pocket you could have
225bhp quattro TT full leather 13000 miles £13,500
Escort Cossie Big turbo model, 13000 miles on full professional stage 2 engine rebuild,including T34 hybrid turbo.£14,500
Mini Cooper Sport 500 in amazing condition with only 3700 miles. £13,995
this ones just because im a fanboy
Ford escort mk2 (1979)
full roll cage,two ltr pinto engine twin webber carbs, new diff,lsd, lowered suspension,chrome mini lite wheels braided fuel hoses, willwood brake upgrade, five speed gearbox,roller top mounts,new steering rack, £7500
If you want something for dicking around in. Why a 200bhp renault. When all these cars that are cool and most of which have finished depreciating and have started to get more expensive are sat there saying "buy me"
. The rest are awesome 
Going to be cheeky here but hey..
I am the Sales Manager of a well known Renault Dealer in South London, if you are looking to buy one or any Renault, please feel free to PM/Email me for a very good price. (I will not be beaten by another Renault dealer in the UK, if I can help it)
Dan
I am the Sales Manager of a well known Renault Dealer in South London, if you are looking to buy one or any Renault, please feel free to PM/Email me for a very good price. (I will not be beaten by another Renault dealer in the UK, if I can help it)
Dan
rocco1984 said:
Hmmm, granted, the 70 mph was somewhat understated, but yes the clio was accelerating.
Honda can create a fantastic car with a decent interior and driving characteristics, but renault seem only to be able to do one as opposed to both?? The most important factor, good to drive, has been covered, and yes i have driven my friends clio sport for a few hundred miles along various types of roads. That steering wheel is functional, yes, as is the rest of the cabin. But more these days I'll find myself stuck in traffic, as opposed to blasting down a North Yorkshire B road, and for the money i'd pay for the clio i'd want the inside to be at least fairly appealing???
The Clio is undoubtedly very good, but the honda civic type r is better (not the newest version that looks like its out of star trek!). I'd spend my money on a 2005 facelift type r and keep the rest for a rainy day thank you.
EVO Top 100 Cars, the Clio Trophy was number 7. Where was that Civic of yours?Honda can create a fantastic car with a decent interior and driving characteristics, but renault seem only to be able to do one as opposed to both?? The most important factor, good to drive, has been covered, and yes i have driven my friends clio sport for a few hundred miles along various types of roads. That steering wheel is functional, yes, as is the rest of the cabin. But more these days I'll find myself stuck in traffic, as opposed to blasting down a North Yorkshire B road, and for the money i'd pay for the clio i'd want the inside to be at least fairly appealing???
The Clio is undoubtedly very good, but the honda civic type r is better (not the newest version that looks like its out of star trek!). I'd spend my money on a 2005 facelift type r and keep the rest for a rainy day thank you.
200cup2009 said:
Anyone wanting a clio 200 cup white with recaros black satin speedlines and white call me 07773112705 as I am able to gain a referral fee for passing details on. this is making the car about 1500 - 2500 cheaper than the nearest competitor
Thanks Ben
What an absolute load of bThanks Ben
ks. Your 'internet buddy' just gets daily rental terms from Renault UK. Any Renault dealer ( 
) keen for the business will contact their Area Sales Manager with your genuine written quote and RUK will usually cover the difference so you can buy from a proper dealer and not have to entrust your hard earned to some here one day gone the next website 
I don't really get the Clio bashing, I'm just pleased that somebody out there is willing to make a small and very decent hot hatch. Sure 13-14k will get you lots of interesting second hand alternatives but if you are smart you can turn up performance bargains for pennies, so its hardly a fair comparison.
The best bit is, that in a few years time the Clio 200 Cup RS whatsit will itself be an even bigger second hand performance bargain.
The best bit is, that in a few years time the Clio 200 Cup RS whatsit will itself be an even bigger second hand performance bargain.
interloper said:
I don't really get the Clio bashing, I'm just pleased that somebody out there is willing to make a small and very decent hot hatch. Sure 13-14k will get you lots of interesting second hand alternatives but if you are smart you can turn up performance bargains for pennies, so its hardly a fair comparison.
And it's great for someone like myself as a performance bargain.I can (just about!) to afford to insure a 197, but a lot of other stuff I'd consider around that price point is completely uninsurable!
80quattro said:
200cup2009 said:
Anyone wanting a clio 200 cup white with recaros black satin speedlines and white call me 07773112705 as I am able to gain a referral fee for passing details on. this is making the car about 1500 - 2500 cheaper than the nearest competitor
Thanks Ben
What an absolute load of bThanks Ben
ks. Your 'internet buddy' just gets daily rental terms from Renault UK. Any Renault dealer ( ) keen for the business will contact their Area Sales Manager with your genuine written quote and RUK will usually cover the difference so you can buy from a proper dealer and not have to entrust your hard earned to some here one day gone the next website 
The Clio will be just as much fun and more practical.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff