Is it me or are we losing more Clio's than we are gaining???

[Jonesy]

True what your saying litchy, new joiners mean nothing unless they get involved, I am for one thinking of looking else where

 

[Mike]

The running costs of the 197 is what forced it out of me, it was the cost that made me fall out of love with it (and swapping it for a Fiesta ST for a month).

But I have a 182, yes it has cost me quite a bit this month, but still love her to bits

And true about the members...doesn't matter what car you have, all are welcome :hug: (even VXR's )

Mike

 

[N0ddie]

Its a phase all forums go through. Established members move on and it takes the newbies a little bit to have the confidence to post/attend meets.

The sites been through a number of these phases and just keeps going from strength to strength.

 

[nutnutwelshman]

What iam I Chopped liver and were you off too Andrew

 

[N0ddie]

Just taking a look at the members list, you'll realise how many established members have moved on. But then theres all the new folk.

 

[Fernandez]

True what your saying litchy, new joiners mean nothing unless they get involved, I am for one thinking of looking else where

You've got no chance of finding a buyer for your shed mate... :rofl:

 

[Rogue]

that can be levelled at many cars...

Yah obviously! I think it's an age thing as well though, 197/200's are probably a bit too expensive to insure as a youngster still, but as people progressively get older, they think about selling it to make way for family things (buying a house etc)...or moving onto something a little more "grown up".

Needless to say, that doesn't apply to everyone.

 

[N0ddie]

You've got no chance of finding a buyer for your shed mate... :rofl:

Cars not the issue. Its the driver.

2 seconds a lap slower than a mesely little 2.0 N/A.

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Your a bad man Angel

 

[Foxspeed]

Yah obviously! I think it's an age thing as well though, 197/200's are probably a bit too expensive to insure as a youngster still, but as people progressively get older, they think about selling it to make way for family things (buying a house etc)...or moving onto something a little more "grown up".

Needless to say, that doesn't apply to everyone.

some of the insurance quotes/prices given by members on here are very cheap I would say...

Renault parts prices are not that cheap unless your on good terms with the dealers and the repairs are at times a bit specialised/costly

mpg for the performance is now getting uncompetitive but for what they offer £££/fun is still a great combination

 

[Gez]

Well I'm fairly new, and I've jumped into the deep end

 

[Roy]

I'm a pensioner and can't afford a 197 but still not letting it go.It will rise from the ashes one of these days with me behind the wheel.The first tank of over priced petrol won't last long

 

[Mentalpen]

Not driven the meg in a week now, loving to 200 too much.

 

[Jonesy]

You've got no chance of finding a buyer for your shed mate... :rofl:

at least mine is working and has done solidly for 3-4 years

oh and what a lovely thing to say

 

[MikeLYR27]

Just taking a look at the members list, you'll realise how many established members have moved on. But then theres all the new folk.

There has been loads!! Seems wierd, but feels at it's best now, good bunch in here! Think I'm one if the oldest members now, been on here since the original 197.net, bet only a handful remember that lol!

 

[iAndy]

Its a horrid cycle but at times things change and its often a case of if ya can ride out whatever storm is making you sell. Its been at the back of my mind for a few weeks and a couple of test drives later the 200 was looking as a favorite to get part ex'd

But then a run to the coast last weekend saw a smile return to compensate for all the kangaroo mornings sat in traffic with a cold engine and the poor mpg

Time to say goodbye to the X-Type and Hello to a XF

 

[Roy]

There has been loads!! Seems wierd, but feels at it's best now, good bunch in here! Think I'm one if the oldest members now, been on here since the original 197.net, bet only a handful remember that lol!

Glad your the oldest mate

 

[Stevoox]

Its a horrid cycle but at times things change and its often a case of if ya can ride out whatever storm is making you sell. Its been at the back of my mind for a few weeks and a couple of test drives later the 200 was looking as a favorite to get part ex'd

But then a run to the coast last weekend saw a smile return to compensate for all the kangaroo mornings sat in traffic with a cold engine and the poor mpg

Time to say goodbye to the X-Type and Hello to a XF

Or an XFRS

 

[Robo_#1]

Its a phase all forums go through. Established members move on and it takes the newbies a little bit to have the confidence to post/attend meets.

The sites been through a number of these phases and just keeps going from strength to strength.

Have to agree with this. It's natural to loose a few members every now and then, so long as there's a decent attitude/environment around the site though it'll be fine.

 

[iAndy]

Or an XFRS

XF 3.0D V6.... more economy than the 200 and 0-60 is quicker, think somehow it might not keep up in the twisties thou lol