My RenaultSport Clio 172 Cup

[Wutputt]

Originally Posted by rsclio.172cup The colour is 'Mondial Blue' and everything on the car, including the wheels, is standard spec. The 'Cups' dont have air con, xenons, leather etc etc but they do have thinner glass and other weight saving features, e.g. no spare tyre. Makes is just under 100Kg's lighter than a standard 172, and much lighter than the new 182 and 182 Cup. BHP per Tonne is the key with this car.

This confirms it, your car is exactly the same as what is/was the Jean Ragnotti over here

[N.J.]

Beaut car mate - what a little corker!

If I was looking to buy a new car, the Clio Sport would be it.

However, they are $34K over here in Oz - a lot of money for a little car.
ie. for the same money here, you can get a V6 4 door Holden.

Another point though is the price of the Mini Cooper S - $40K!

Renault Clio Sport at $34K is a lot more reasonable - still too much downunder though.


p.s

How are you finding the ergonomics?

Everywhere you look, they say its arguably the greatest ever hot hatch (ie. EVO) , but they always say how ordinary the ergonomics are.

[rsclio.172cup]

The interior is pretty plain, that said its quite comfortable. You still get electric windows and mirrors, steering wheel control for the CD player, etc etc.












Cant believe its the same price as a V6 Holden in Oz - you'd have to go for the Holden wouldnt you - those things are beasts!

[FPVPSI]

Very nice car...

Umm i dunno if i would go for an exec commodore...I would rather have your beast... 8)

[N.J.]

Yeah, fair point!

However, I reckon the best way to go is to get a low mileage used Clio Sport for around $23K (Holden Barina SRi money) and pocket $10K

Yeah/nagh?

[dingo]

Originally Posted by N.J. Yeah, fair point! However, I reckon the best way to go is to get a low mileage used Clio Sport for around $23K (Holden Barina SRi money) and pocket $10K Yeah/nagh?

Yeah.....I would definately rather have a Clio 172 than a V6 Commodore, unless of course I had a family
A WRX beats them both though.......

[N.J.]

Yep, love the WRX (the old '90s version + the brand new one - not the bug eye one in the middle...)

Still, you know what 'Motor' says about the Clio Sport:

"All the fun of a WRX for $10K less".

[dingo]

Originally Posted by N.J. Yep, love the WRX (the old '90s version + the brand new one - not the bug eye one in the middle...) Still, you know what 'Motor' says about the Clio Sport: "All the fun of a WRX for $10K less".

Yeah I read the MOTOR comparison in the July 2001 issue, but for me the WRX is just the nicer all round car. I like the fact its a turbo and AWD is a big bonus, and its more roomy which comes in handy sometimes
BTW, I love the bugeyes - don't know why it gets so much hate