I had an 2.0 Audi TT DSG roadster before the Clio. Now I have to say that the engine was really superb, power all over the rev range. The DSG gearbox is really phenomenal as well. You could be flat out right in the middle of a bend and change gears and it was so quick and smooth it wouldn't upset the car at all.
All that being said, it was just a fat b**tard. It had pretty decent grip mid corner but had zero flickability, absolutely terrible in fact. Definitely not a car you want to hustle around a mountain pass. A quick left-right flick just wasn't possible but then again I don't think 99% of people bought the car for that purpose.
The Clio on the other hand is pretty much the opposite, a pretty flat engine, not relaxing to drive (I like that) and is a monster on the mountain passes.
I had an M3 steam right up to my bumper just before a series of 12 tight 2nd/3rd gear bends and hairpins that take place within half a mile. The Beemer was absolutely nowhere. I waited for him at the end of the road and he was signalling to me that I was a nut case... it's not me it's the car!
I guess he was upset he got smoked by a Renault (they have a terrible reputation over here). The M3 is a phenomenal car but not on that road.
Anyway, just had my Gordini a few weeks and lovin' it right now :thumbup:
All that being said, it was just a fat b**tard. It had pretty decent grip mid corner but had zero flickability, absolutely terrible in fact. Definitely not a car you want to hustle around a mountain pass. A quick left-right flick just wasn't possible but then again I don't think 99% of people bought the car for that purpose.
The Clio on the other hand is pretty much the opposite, a pretty flat engine, not relaxing to drive (I like that) and is a monster on the mountain passes.
I had an M3 steam right up to my bumper just before a series of 12 tight 2nd/3rd gear bends and hairpins that take place within half a mile. The Beemer was absolutely nowhere. I waited for him at the end of the road and he was signalling to me that I was a nut case... it's not me it's the car!
I guess he was upset he got smoked by a Renault (they have a terrible reputation over here). The M3 is a phenomenal car but not on that road.
Anyway, just had my Gordini a few weeks and lovin' it right now :thumbup: