Anyone know stuff about a mk1 Clio?

[Lanxx]

Hi all,

I'm only young so need a 1.2 clio (the old ones)

what's the mpg like?

And are they generally reliable?

I will want a manual by the way

Cheers in advance

[Fun Bus]

Are you sure you mean Mk1? These came out very early 90's and you rarely ever see them now?

[Lanxx]

Fun Bus said:

Are you sure you mean Mk1? These came out very early 90's and you rarely ever see them now?

Yeah man 91-96 I think. You can pick them up quite cheap now, there not many around by you anymore then?

[DannyVTS]

Lanxx said:

I'm only young so need a 1.2 clio (the old ones)

[Fun Bus]

Ok, wasn't trying to be smart as I'm sure you know what you want! Just got me thinking that's all. Would your budget spread to a Mk2 - the more rounded shape?

[Lanxx]

Fun Bus said:

Ok, wasn't trying to be smart as I'm sure you know what you want! Just got me thinking that's all. Would your budget spread to a Mk2 - the more rounded shape?

Yeah it's a fair point actually. I've heard they're fairly reliable? My mum has one, it's been good so far (x reg)

[Lanxx]

DannyVTS said:

Lanxx said:

I'm only young so need a 1.2 clio (the old ones)

WHa'ts funny man, I'm 17 so insurance on a 1.4 will be hideous.

[Fun Bus]

When I was with my ex-wife we got her an S-plate Mk2 1.2 and I liked it. Nippy, cheap to run and I liked it. It was quite new when we got it and all we had done other than routine servicing was a PAS pump and recall on the accelerator cable. I also found the brake and accelerator were very close together and got on my tits a bit.

[ian_touring]

Learn how to fit a clutch cable. You will get through one every 12 months, unless its had the Renault mod. Otherwise, mine was generally reliable (8 years ago). Newer model better quality, apparently.

[lordlee]

This is just £550 and its a Mk2 shape just to give you an idea. For that money I shouldnt worry too much as 2nd hand parts are very readily available

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2311002.htm

[Lanxx]

Fun Bus said:

When I was with my ex-wife we got her an S-plate Mk2 1.2 and I liked it. Nippy, cheap to run and I liked it. It was quite new when we got it and all we had done other than routine servicing was a PAS pump and recall on the accelerator cable. I also found the brake and accelerator were very close together and got on my tits a bit.

Thanks for that mate

[Lanxx]

ian_touring said:

Learn how to fit a clutch cable. You will get through one every 12 months, unless its had the Renault mod. Otherwise, mine was generally reliable (8 years ago). Newer model better quality, apparently.

Ha ha this is the stuff I mean. Garage will be laughing, "the usual yeah?" if I don't learn how because they'll be doing it for me lol.

Yeah I think the newer ones look sturdy, there's tons of the mk2 ones (96/97 onwards)

[Lanxx]

lordlee said:

This is just £550 and its a Mk2 shape just to give you an idea. For that money I shouldnt worry too much as 2nd hand parts are very readily available

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2311002.htm

They're nice yeah. Not a bad price either, but then again it is an S. This is like the first year in the new shape ian't it?

[Waynester]

My ex had a mk 1 a few years back, gorgeous purple with 1200cc's of purring power!

It had a sliding sunroof..avoid! When it rained the water would fill up the channels so that when the car turned or negotiated a roundabout water would piss onto the front occupants!

I only drove it once, that was enough, kept me amused for ages seeing the ex/wife come home...wet!

Did I mention she is now my ex?

[LeeThr]

Lanxx said:

DannyVTS said:

Lanxx said:

I'm only young so need a 1.2 clio (the old ones)

WHa'ts funny man, I'm 17 so insurance on a 1.4 will be hideous.

I wouldnt call 1300 with windscreen cover too hideous on a 1.4 206 at 17 after passing my test in june (=

[Fun Bus]

Lanxx, why a Clio? Why not consider something else? Saxo, Corsa, 206 etc?

[LeeThr]

Lanxx said:

DannyVTS said:

Lanxx said:

I'm only young so need a 1.2 clio (the old ones)

WHa'ts funny man, I'm 17 so insurance on a 1.4 will be hideous.

I wouldnt call 1300 with windscreen cover too hideous on a 1.4 206 at 17 after passing my test in june (=

[DannyVTS]

Lanxx said:

DannyVTS said:

Lanxx said:

I'm only young so need a 1.2 clio (the old ones)

WHa'ts funny man, I'm 17 so insurance on a 1.4 will be hideous.

You're 17, and your mum has a Clio, so you need one?

Think outside the box mate.

Never driven one of these but my mate has one and the interior/steering wheel is dated to fk.

You're going to get done for insurance whatever you buy!

[DannyVTS]

LeeThr said:

Lanxx said:

DannyVTS said:

Lanxx said:

I'm only young so need a 1.2 clio (the old ones)

WHa'ts funny man, I'm 17 so insurance on a 1.4 will be hideous.

I wouldnt call 1300 with windscreen cover too hideous on a 1.4 206 at 17 after passing my test in june (=

Nor would i call the 1500 i paid on a 1.8 Astra hideous, but insurance on a whole is going to suck ass at our age!

[Lanxx]

Fun Bus said:

Lanxx, why a Clio? Why not consider something else? Saxo, Corsa, 206 etc?

I've considered polo, 205, 309, 206, 106, corsa, fiesta, maybe a zx citroen?

I might just go with any, live and learn they say.