Cars you 'played with' and beat

[golfvr6]

You'd buy a clio? you sad muppet
no quicker than a vr and built like poo poo

[Glen]

I'm sorry BlackGTI you were OK then u mentioned the R word, now now look no need for swearing in here 'Renault' is not a car brand you wanna buy, honestly, the'yre crap.

[Cupra Turbo]

Took the wife and had a test drive of the Clio 172.

The car we tried had done 10,200miles, so was nicely run in and ready to go.

First Impressions:
Comfy Seats (even the wife agreed)
Very quiet (I was expecting rattles/road noise)
Very nippy

Overall, I was most impressed. The wife was too, and she's harder to please with a car

I was able to drive the car on a variety of roads, so got to see it in traffic and on a dual carriage way.

Engine
Pick up was responsive, especially after 5,000 revs when the VVT kicks in. Got a nice subtle growl to it.
The clutch bite point was very high, which made it a little hard work to start with, but thats like any new car you drive I guess.

Exterior
On the exterior, the body has clean lines, almost bland. Which for a pocket rocket is just what is needed. People only see what they want to see, and to most people it looks like a little town runabout. The exhaust is hidden nicely below the bumper, which keeps the subtle lines across the rear of the car as well.

Interior
Seats were comfortable, held you in place nicely. Got the wife to sit in the back as well, just to see if there was enough room for the rare occasion when we have rear passengers etc.
The Leather/Alcantara combination gives the car a nice sporty yet comfortable look.
I was expecting a harsher ride and more rattles/creaks than there was, I guess I had the wrong impressions about a hot hatch.

So.... where now?
I've called the bank, asking for a new loan to cover the difference between my car and the new car.
Awaiting a decision, then once it's been agreed, it's off to find the right car to buy.

Currently the options I have are:-
My car + 3,900 for the Clio above, 02plate 10,200miles (Total Price 11,500)
My Car + 4,250 for a brand new 53 plate Clio Sport from Trade Sales in Slough (Total Price 11,500)

Fingers crossed the bank likes me and decides it'd be a good move giving me the loan.

took that quote from another site.

and the Clio Cup = 0-60mph = 6.6secs
VR6 = 7.3secs

[golfvr6]

Thats very optimistic considering the clio v6 does it in around 6 secs!
don't you think? but renault are a bit optimistic about their cars.
or do you believe anything?
like your car does 0-60 in under 9 secs
umm cough *bullsh!t*

[Glen]

mmm, look for the key phrases in the appraisal, 'the wife was impressed', 'even the wife liked it'
mmm what sort of car loving bloke wrote this?
I'm sure you wouldnt watch top gear and hear Clarkson say 'my wife liked it so I'm buying it'
Get real, use your brain Renault = massive depretiation
its an easy sum to do

[Cupra Turbo]

Lets take that comment and disect it

VR6 = 173Bhp
Clio = 172Bhp

Clio = 1000kg
VR6 = 1350kg



... I reckon the Clio is faster... its a newer engine too.

*EDIT* those weights are guesses Im sure the Clio is less than a 1000kg

[Glen]

Lets take that comment and disect it further,
VR6 = VW
Clio = Renault
No further questions your honour.

[Cupra Turbo]

VR6 = VW
Clio = Renault

ok so Renault are French and we all hate the French!

.. but if I had a 172 I could meet Golfvr6 and beat him in a race LOL!!!  

[golfvr6]

Newer engines will be slower than an older run-in engine, provides it is not excessively worn.
Most engines don't loosen up for at least 70k.
I'll check the weights, i doubt the renault is under 1000kg.

[golfvr6]

VR6 = VW
Clio = Renault

ok so Renault are French and we all hate the French!

.. but if I had a 172 I could meet Golfvr6 and beat him in a race LOL!!!  

even if you did win you would fall apart as you went past!