JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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137bhp standard with a few mods 140bhp easy some sites say around 7.8 sec 0-60.
they handle well what are people thought on them i know some of you will just go not vaux and spit but im asking the open minded lot
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
Location: Kent
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it will break, can you afford to fix it, more to run that you gsi
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
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My mate had one, twas red.
1.8 16 valve with a ported head. Went well. Broke a few times.
He crashed it into a tree and it fell to bits.
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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gsi is being sold i am bored
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P1CK4D
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
Location: Around Essex Somewhere
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Play with yourself, that should keep you amused.
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Andy Stocker
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Registered: 31st Aug 00
Location: Herts Drives: Porsche 911
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Is it engine out for gearbox? Sure Tony ( Halfpint) mentioned it. Can always ask him as he had one
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
Location: Kent
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enigne out for a cambelt isnt it, or something like that
[Edited on 24-04-2007 by jr]
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Andy Stocker
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Registered: 31st Aug 00
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Maybe that was it 
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topshot_2k
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Registered: 1st Dec 03
Location: Northampton Drives: Pug GTi-6
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not that quick tbh only clio i would have would be the 182's/V6
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Cupra Steve
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Registered: 7th Nov 06
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They are a hoot to drive, my mates was tuned by hillpower or something, was meant to be 160bhp, feels top heavy though.
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Half Pint
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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Engine out for most things really... however i am the master having had 3 gearboxes 
anyway back on topic....
they are lovely cars and if you are one for keeping the car maintained to it's peak condition then it'll cost you a small fortune.
Over 5 years of ownership i think i piled around £5k in maintenance and wear & tear not including insurance and tax.
I beleive you'd be better off going for the newer renault sport as the old 1.8''s will show their age and usual places for rust are rear arches and the boot, under the carbon strip. Excess movement in the gear leaver means warn engine mounts (sign of a sprited owner!) and these things need regular oil changes....
Oh and not forgetting the weak gearbox!
Handle like a go kart and for it's age goes like stink.....
I was really into mine and would still have it if it was not for the stupid bint that pullled out on me..
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Andy Stocker
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Registered: 31st Aug 00
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And if you race a Punto GT you get pulled by the Police 
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Half Pint
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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then done for only one fog lamp working as they didn;t have video equipment on board....
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Andy Stocker
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Registered: 31st Aug 00
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So if you had 2 they would have let you go?
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ssj_kakarot
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Registered: 29th Apr 03
Location: hartlepool
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my mate had one, they rust and fall apart and be prepared for a lot of money being spent to fix things that go wrong, think his was off the road more than on.
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Cupra Steve
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Depends if you buy a shit box or one thats been looked after, there was one for sale for £3000 but was stupidly low miles and absolutely mint!
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steve101
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Registered: 25th Oct 04
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
enigne out for a cambelt isnt it, or something like that
[Edited on 24-04-2007 by jr]
No, cambelt can be done with the engine in, pretty tight, but it's entirely possible. Done many of these. Engine's good, but car's are poorly built otherwise. Those Clios were one of the worst.
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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My mate just bought one its a cracking wee car, pretty nippy!!
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Half Pint
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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I want another but am not allowed 
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Colin
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THeres a cheap willy on pistonheads up by me, I wanted it for myself for a second then thought 'no more cars'
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/160268.htm
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
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yeah ive looked into them... surely if its engine out its williams engine in 
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Cupra Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by JM_16v
yeah ive looked into them... surely if its engine out its williams engine in
It's only a different bottom end i think?
Plus it has different trim.
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Half Pint
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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head is diff too....
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