RenaultSport Clio daily driver for £2.5k?
Discussion
I've fancied a change from my Fiesta ST for a while now and could also do with freeing up some money for a course I need to pay for. I fancy a RenaultSport Clio as I've never had one before and they do get good write ups here on PH.
My daily commute is only 13 miles one way with the occasional 2 hour motorway trip thrown in (around once a month). I want to have the option of reasonable fuel consumption and an entertaining drive, all of which I read the Clio is capable of.
So what should I go for? Is ph2 'better' than a Ph1? Cup or no Cup Chassis? 'Must have extras' and any other pointers would also be appreciated! I guess I'm looking for standard things like has the cambelt been done (what is the interval?) and replacement exhaust back box would also be recommended?
All info gratefully received
My daily commute is only 13 miles one way with the occasional 2 hour motorway trip thrown in (around once a month). I want to have the option of reasonable fuel consumption and an entertaining drive, all of which I read the Clio is capable of.
So what should I go for? Is ph2 'better' than a Ph1? Cup or no Cup Chassis? 'Must have extras' and any other pointers would also be appreciated! I guess I'm looking for standard things like has the cambelt been done (what is the interval?) and replacement exhaust back box would also be recommended?
All info gratefully received
Thanks chaps, all good stuff
I'm pretty happy to have a less comfortable car as the daily commute is so short and the 2 hour trip on the motorway is only once a month.
Seems like a 172 Sport is the one to go for then. Thoughts on Ph1 or Ph2 then? Seems to be more Ph2 ones in the classifieds but I'm guessing they're pretty similar?
I'm pretty happy to have a less comfortable car as the daily commute is so short and the 2 hour trip on the motorway is only once a month.
Seems like a 172 Sport is the one to go for then. Thoughts on Ph1 or Ph2 then? Seems to be more Ph2 ones in the classifieds but I'm guessing they're pretty similar?
Quick update, I did take the plunge having picked up the car today.
It's a totally standard Ph2 172 in silver in pretty good condition with FSH (including cam and aux belt change), a new OEM exhaust and 44,000 fully documented miles on the clock. Not bad for £2000 dead.
The wheels could do with a refurb and it's due a service but other than that (oh, new set of mats wouldn't go amiss) it seems pretty tidy and even returned 50mpg on the way home!
Hopefully it won't let me down!!!
It's a totally standard Ph2 172 in silver in pretty good condition with FSH (including cam and aux belt change), a new OEM exhaust and 44,000 fully documented miles on the clock. Not bad for £2000 dead.
The wheels could do with a refurb and it's due a service but other than that (oh, new set of mats wouldn't go amiss) it seems pretty tidy and even returned 50mpg on the way home!
Hopefully it won't let me down!!!
Well that was read off the trip computer so to be fair it's anyone's guess if it correct! The service light isn't on but is due based on miles and on time. It also seems sensible to get it serviced as I've just bought it.
I'll wait until I've done a full tank of fuel and then work out the mpg properly.
I'll wait until I've done a full tank of fuel and then work out the mpg properly.
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