Looking for some advice please! - Page 2

Justsomebloke · 10-04-2008, 20:16

Focus is a bit big though if she is only town driving & carrying herself & a mate about. A little 2 door hatch would be far more practical & more cost effective. If she is doing regular motorways though I'd agree on a Focus.

Trust you to post when i am writing

Kell_ee001 · 10-04-2008, 20:17

Only motorways would be for meets really

Zirax · 10-04-2008, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burble

DRZ is spot on, a Focus is well worth considering.

Also, speaking as a keen driver, they're a much nicer drive than just about anything Corsa sized that I can think of.

Echo the above. For the money thats what I would get. Get a zetec model or higher for the 'sportish' suspension. There is a fair difference between it and the LX on chuckability. Depends on what you drive like.

1.4 Nope
1.6 yep, yamaha engine IIRC
1.8 extra torque is handy on the motorways
2.0 for a bit extra go.

The 99/00 won't have climate. Unless you can find a Ghia (not sure if this had it) The heated front screens are a godsend.

edit:- just saw the above post. Erm, Fiesta?

Justsomebloke · 10-04-2008, 20:24

Well as you already like the Clio I'd say it was a perfect choice. Half the battle is over as you have decided on a car & know how much you want. Next step is patience & buying off the right person at the right time, We call it Stealing it off them, In other words having there pants down when they need ready cash

Lets all keep our eyes open & see what faults are known & what to look out for. I'll ask a few of my trade mates over the next day or so & get teh word back.

Just for experimental purposes lets watch this.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-RENAULT-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Nothing serious but it looks a nice little low owner motor with 60k up it & is advertised at around 1500 quid. Just for experimental purposes remember.

Kell_ee001 · 10-04-2008, 20:31

aaww... Thank you Malc!

You're really putting some effort into this!

leowyatt · 10-04-2008, 20:37

Kitten had a clio, it was her favourite of the small cars she had bar the minis (107/Corsa)

Justsomebloke · 10-04-2008, 20:38

No I am not so don't feel guilty.
You know what it's like, When you are actually into something you do it in a second without a thought & it's No chore at all. It took me about 3 seconds to find that little motor & it's just to give everyone an idea of what kind of Clio May be avaialble for that money.
What's really needed is maybe a few more suggestions of different kinds of motors to compare, That way you can be sure that you are getting the best all round deal for the money. Bare in mind keeping it under 1.4 will keep Tax renewal prices low. Would you believe the Pug hatch costs around 65 quid a year to tax, How cool is that.
Overall though I must say that women look far cooler/sexier in a flash little Clio than they do a Focus or Pug, Uber improtant fact that

You have dark hair don't you so a Flame red Clio with you stepping out of it in Black would look Excllent

That Blue pictured is a nice blue though, Good thing about those little Clios is they do look nice, You have to like your car if you are going to keep it for a while

Justsomebloke · 10-04-2008, 20:42

This one is well sexy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-RENAULT-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Still has 14 hours left at auction but will be interesting to see what an 04 with higher miles fetches.

Kell_ee001 · 10-04-2008, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by malc30

You have dark hair don't you so a Flame red Clio with you stepping out of it in Black would look Excllent

See?! Now that's the kind of thinking I can get behind!

Kell_ee001 · 11-04-2008, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by malc30

This one is well sexy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-RENAULT-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Still has 14 hours left at auction but will be interesting to see what an 04 with higher miles fetches.

Winning bid: £2,450.00

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10-04-2008, 20:16	#11
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Focus is a bit big though if she is only town driving & carrying herself & a mate about. A little 2 door hatch would be far more practical & more cost effective. If she is doing regular motorways though I'd agree on a Focus. Trust you to post when i am writing __________________

10-04-2008, 20:17	#12
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	Only motorways would be for meets really __________________

10-04-2008, 20:24	#14
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Well as you already like the Clio I'd say it was a perfect choice. Half the battle is over as you have decided on a car & know how much you want. Next step is patience & buying off the right person at the right time, We call it Stealing it off them, In other words having there pants down when they need ready cash Lets all keep our eyes open & see what faults are known & what to look out for. I'll ask a few of my trade mates over the next day or so & get teh word back. Just for experimental purposes lets watch this. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-RENAULT-C...QQcmdZViewItem Nothing serious but it looks a nice little low owner motor with 60k up it & is advertised at around 1500 quid. Just for experimental purposes remember. __________________

10-04-2008, 20:31	#15
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	aaww... Thank you Malc! You're really putting some effort into this! __________________

10-04-2008, 20:37	#16
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Kitten had a clio, it was her favourite of the small cars she had bar the minis (107/Corsa) __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

10-04-2008, 20:38	#17
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	No I am not so don't feel guilty. You know what it's like, When you are actually into something you do it in a second without a thought & it's No chore at all. It took me about 3 seconds to find that little motor & it's just to give everyone an idea of what kind of Clio May be avaialble for that money. What's really needed is maybe a few more suggestions of different kinds of motors to compare, That way you can be sure that you are getting the best all round deal for the money. Bare in mind keeping it under 1.4 will keep Tax renewal prices low. Would you believe the Pug hatch costs around 65 quid a year to tax, How cool is that. Overall though I must say that women look far cooler/sexier in a flash little Clio than they do a Focus or Pug, Uber improtant fact that You have dark hair don't you so a Flame red Clio with you stepping out of it in Black would look Excllent That Blue pictured is a nice blue though, Good thing about those little Clios is they do look nice, You have to like your car if you are going to keep it for a while __________________

10-04-2008, 20:42	#18
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	This one is well sexy http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-RENAULT-C...QQcmdZViewItem Still has 14 hours left at auction but will be interesting to see what an 04 with higher miles fetches. __________________