Newbie Clio 197 Cup

[Chris]

Hello, MY R32 has 122k, i bought it nearly new so have done most of the miles myself, drove it everyday for many years, then 3 years ago, totally restored it and only use now and then, it feels like new and the build quality is immense (even more evident now I have the clio lol)

yeah Clio is booked in tomorrow to see what is required, I am hoping I like it when the suspension noises etc are gone

My next-door neighbour had a silver R32 - gorgeous cars, he said he had a lot of issues with some things wearing out quick, wheel bearings rings a bell.

 

[MIQ]

My next-door neighbour had a silver R32 - gorgeous cars, he said he had a lot of issues with some things wearing out quick, wheel bearings rings a bell.

I not really heard of that , mine had a radiator at 100k, fuel pump at 90 and apart from that it just needs a service once a year , probably the cheapest car I have owned to run etc ...

 

[MIQ]

Update , I have driven the clio a bit more lively today and I think I am Starting to bond with it

 

[Pav]

Update , I have driven the clio a bit more lively today and I think I am Starting to bond with it

just a matter of time really

 

[MIQ]

So it’s been to garage and needs a ball joint there are 3 and it’s the middle and a shock absorber

Any ideas on cost ?

 

[LOCKE]

Hello, MY R32 has 122k, i bought it nearly new so have done most of the miles myself, drove it everyday for many years, then 3 years ago, totally restored it and only use now and then, it feels like new and the build quality is immense (even more evident now I have the clio lol)

yeah Clio is booked in tomorrow to see what is required, I am hoping I like it when the suspension noises etc are gone

Fair play, I had the impression it had low miles. At least you know how it's been treated.

 

[Pav]

Around £300 if you are lucky..

 

[MIQ]

Fair play, I had the impression it had low miles. At least you know how it's been treated.

exactly i know almost every mile

 

[MIQ]

Evening

So I could not fall in love with the clio and sold it to a specialist who has fixed the little bits to sell on ,

However I have replaced it with this and I love it

 

[Pav]

hop you can find the way to love it's replacement...

 

[Beany]

Evening

So I could not fall in love with the clio and sold it to a specialist who has fixed the little bits to sell on ,

However I have replaced it with this and I love it

They're good little cars the 133, I miss my twingo sometimes. Enjoy

 

[MIQ]

Yeah I love it ,

The reason I bought the clio was I loved my old clios (Williams & Trophy)

And wanted that feel again , the 197 felt to big,

The 133 totally reminds me of the 90’s and early 00’s clios - it’s perfect

 

[MIQ]

Also I have found out that they only made 1994 and there are 355 left so are starting to appreciate in value

At this rate I will have 2 cars I just keep in the garage lol

 

[Beany]

If one came for the right price I'd like a Gordini 133 however I can't justify it and having two cars which are both not really economical

 

[MIQ]

I had a look at the gordini, but as it’s my daily I thought it would be a waste , also I wanted the lowest mileage one I could find and they had a few more than I was looking for

Also it’s great on fuel compared to the clio

 

[sevenfourate]

I had a look at the gordini, but as it’s my daily I thought it would be a waste , also I wanted the lowest mileage one I could find and they had a few more than I was looking for

Also it’s great on fuel compared to the clio

Sounds like you've found your ideal car.

From the fact you're on here though - i take it the Twango forums aren't upto much......

 

[MIQ]

I have not looked lol

But you lot are spot on and I like it here

 

[Benno]

Fair play, I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Twingo RS, saw one at Trax and came off the track in a cloud of white smoke! Only had to get back Swansea way so not far on the back of a truck.....

 

[sevenfourate]

Fair play, I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Twingo RS, saw one at Trax and came off the track in a cloud of white smoke! Only had to get back Swansea way so not far on the back of a truck.....

Thats a nice positive real World experience you've shared there Ben. Thanks for that.

Did it look good on the back of the truck though ?

 

[Benno]

Thats a nice positive real World experience you've shared there Ben. Thanks for that.

Did it look good on the back of the truck though ?

Of course it did! Not sure I'm liking your sarcasm levels though