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Another French defectie
« on: July 14, 2009, 01:14:40 pm »
Well, after months of hassle with the Golf (it spent about 3/4 weeks off the road this year,trying to sort a coolant problem, which was resolved with a new cylinder head in the end!!!) and the warranty being up next month, decided to change to something newer. I was considering a Mk1 TT previously, until I went to the Renault World Series at Silverstone couple of weeks ago. Went in a mates Clio 182 and thought it was great fun, so after the show I checked about what I could get.

First choice was a 182 Trophy so the gf could learn to drive too, but ended up with something much newer than expected and for a very decent price, which turned out to be this little gem! Absolutely love it! VVT that kicks in at 5500rpm and redlines at 8000!!!! It just begs to be driven hard, so of course I oblige  :smiley:


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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 01:19:57 pm »
shouldn't it be parked on a slope?  :innocent: :grin:

dude, nice ride, fastest colour  :grin:
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2009, 01:30:45 pm »
I like it alot, and I really shouldnt! :happy2:
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2009, 01:39:30 pm »
i personally want that front scoop behind the front wheel arch, smooth mod  :evilgrin:
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2009, 01:50:32 pm »
 :surprised: :surprised:

I kinda like it but can't get away from the 'Nicole' thing, touched on in Fifth Gear last night. In my heart I'd love one but couldn't help but think people would be looking at me as though I was having a mid life crisis!  :laugh:  I know for a fact ten years ago I'd have jumped at the chance!  :wink:

I hope you'll stick around here mate?

EDIT: Garlic eating surrender Monkey!  :signLOL: :signLOL: (makes me laugh every time I hear that! )
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2009, 02:08:14 pm »
Managed to have a go in one of these about 6 weeks ago, very capable car indeed. I think the 182 has a better interior spec though, stereo, xenons, part leather as standard. Gos like stink though and feels fast
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2009, 02:21:51 pm »
very nice. good job you didnt get a mk1 tt  :happy2:
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2009, 02:42:15 pm »
looks good mate, should have gone for a trophy though :signLOL: they are a much better all rounder. nice one, see you at french car show!!! ha ha
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2009, 02:49:18 pm »
I like  :happy2:


Cant help thinking it needs a OEM looking spoiler...nothing too OTT
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2009, 05:10:55 pm »
Had a go in one of these last year and thought the handling and brakes were amazing. A very capable car :happy2:
Looks awesome, congrats.
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2009, 06:44:41 pm »
We are being invaded  :laugh:

I have to say i love these little cars great choice, and nice pics.  :happy2:
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2009, 09:34:04 pm »
cheers guys, I love it!!!!
Quote from: Greenouse on July 14, 2009, 01:50:32 pm
:surprised: :surprised:

I kinda like it but can't get away from the 'Nicole' thing, touched on in Fifth Gear last night. In my heart I'd love one but couldn't help but think people would be looking at me as though I was having a mid life crisis!  :laugh:  I know for a fact ten years ago I'd have jumped at the chance!  :wink:

I hope you'll stick around here mate?

EDIT: Garlic eating surrender Monkey!  :signLOL: :signLOL: (makes me laugh every time I hear that! )

lol, I know what you mean, but I've had nothing but positive comments on it so far, no 'Nicole...Papa' comments, and even complete strangers can't believe its putting out almost 200bhp and comes looking like it does! And I'm just 30 so I think I can get away with not being a mid life crisis  :P haha

Yep i'll be sticking around, prob still come to Edition38 and in this too.

Completely different animal to the TDI. The TDI had loads of get-go-grunt from the start but ran out of puff, and was heavy, where as this is just a f***ing screamer!

Quote from: jhtrophy on July 14, 2009, 02:42:15 pm
looks good mate, should have gone for a trophy though :signLOL: they are a much better all rounder. nice one, see you at french car show!!! ha ha
haha this was too good to get an older Trophy, trust me ;)

Quote from: DaveB1970 on July 14, 2009, 02:08:14 pm
Managed to have a go in one of these about 6 weeks ago, very capable car indeed. I think the 182 has a better interior spec though, stereo, xenons, part leather as standard. Gos like stink though and feels fast
This has just a good spec:
MP3 Stereo (not that it needs it, prefer to hear the exhaust and engine)
Recaro's
Xenons
Cornering lights
AC
Speedlines in satin black
Tinted Rears
Cruise Control
Traction Control
ESP

Quote from: Very Cherry on July 14, 2009, 01:39:30 pm
i personally want that front scoop behind the front wheel arch, smooth mod  :evilgrin:
Scoop stays where it is thanks :P lol

Quote from: Edition30 on July 14, 2009, 02:49:18 pm
I like  :happy2:
Cant help thinking it needs a OEM looking spoiler...nothing too OTT
Already ahead of you, something like this:
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2009, 09:36:48 pm »
you do realise that this now means the mods are allowed to change your forum name from your old car to 'nicole' right?  :grin:
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2009, 09:37:47 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on July 14, 2009, 09:36:48 pm
you do realise that this now means the mods are allowed to change your forum name from your old car to 'nicole' right?  :grin:

 :evilgrin:
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Re: Another French defectie
« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2009, 09:39:32 pm »
Quote from: Greenouse on July 14, 2009, 09:37:47 pm
Quote from: Very Cherry on July 14, 2009, 09:36:48 pm
you do realise that this now means the mods are allowed to change your forum name from your old car to 'nicole' right?  :grin:

 :evilgrin:
lol do it, i'm no longer a GTTDI-r anyway :P
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