Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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its alot of car for the money, idealy id prefer a white one but i quite like the yellow.
Small annoyance is rear seats arent trimmed to match the Recaros.
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neil h
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Registered: 28th Sep 06
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Test drove one last weekend, its a fantastic car. The handlings fantastic and its so much fun. Only problem i had was the level of driver feedback it gives would be a bit much for my daily commute, tis a shame really.
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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It is such a great car. A mate has got one. Bloody lovely.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Edd
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Registered: 8th Nov 04
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Lovely one for 11k going up here
Seen a r27 clio though for 9.5k pristine sorely tempted but feel like I should be moving away from hot hatches lol
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FlamingCorsa
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Registered: 22nd Apr 03
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quote:
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keep the clio if it means not borrowing money! even if it is 0% finance still means u dont actually own the car!
That means didly squat mate. A car depriciates buying them out right is just as silly as finance either way you will loose money! Its just a waste of capital IMO.
Clio is also on "finance"
would it not be nice to not have money going out paying for car tho???
each to there own i guess! i just never understood finance, you drive about a car you dont actually own! thats just me tho i guess i just always saved for something if i wanted it! then u dont have to think about monthly payments etc!
but i guess its wot your used to tho! i dont like loans/motgages/monthly payments etc so steer clear of them!
as for loosing money on cars and all car depricate .......... depends how carefully you buy and wot u buy , u seen the price of vx220's these days ;-) hehe
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
Location: Ilkeston
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Do it! btw its a better can than a vxr, and that was what was said about mine from a friend with a vxr! Handling is brilliant! Just as fast aswell!
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
Location: Gerrards Cross Drives: Porsche 911
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
its alot of car for the money, idealy id prefer a white one but i quite like the yellow.
Small annoyance is rear seats arent trimmed to match the Recaros.
a trip to Lemass will sort that out
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
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What do you mean not trimmed? Total different colour or material....mine are done to match the seats but mines a 06
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adiohead
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Registered: 28th Sep 01
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They're amazing handling but I'm not sure about the rear looks. I used to like the big bum, but it seems to have dated.
Would be worried it would break down all the time.
I prefer the newer 250 Megane, but again, not sure about the reliability aspect.
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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You should of just kept the M3 mate 
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Jambo
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I suppose it looks a tad dated compared to the 250, buts its about half the price so that doesnt bother me tbh  Im more concerned with fuel and brakes cost etc.. Im not decided yet im gunna go down on Wednesday and have a test drive and chat figures etc..
Rear seats seem to be cloth but the fronts are Recaro Treadlines (its the F1) theres one for sale a little further away in white with full leather but its more money.
Alex id love another M3, but i cant afford the maintenance currently. Want something new and hassle free. I may just keep the clio, i just didnt realise i could possibly have a newer more modern car dfor similar money than im paying for the Clio and will also be larger and morepractical
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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Someone at work has a white one. Took him quite a bit of searching to find the right one as there aren't that many white ones about. It looks quite smart.
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Paul_J
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they are awesome. Get it done!
They sound like jet fighters on full chat too...
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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White appeals as the yellow doesn't look quite as good on the Megane tbh.
However it does look reet nice
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Alex id love another M3, but i cant afford the maintenance currently. Want something new and hassle free. I may just keep the clio, i just didnt realise i could possibly have a newer more modern car dfor similar money than im paying for the Clio and will also be larger and morepractical
Fair enough, they're lovely lovely cars, I test drove an older one (blue) and loved it, didn't sway me away from a bimmer though. Their handling is supposed to be rather good!
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Don't get me wrong Alex, as soon as funds allow i will have another M car, just can't justify it at the moment. Clio fits the bill just toying with upgrading for now
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CORSA NUT
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I have HEARD they are very good cars  worth a blast eh
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Driven.
Best handling FWD car i have ever had the luxury of driving. Absoloutely fantastic.
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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What about the build quality? Only joking
You going for it then 
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Build quality is fine in the Megane about 50years ahead of the Clio
Unsure im going for it tbh, it was a very harsh ride and very harsh seats. Plus i think the clutch was slipping.
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Driven.
Best handling FWD car i have ever had the luxury of driving. Absoloutely fantastic.
Amazing arent they!
I've driven the R26 F1 and its like a bloody AWD car! The stoppers are amazing too 
Even my shitty 1.5dci feels like its on Rails.
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Daimo B
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I like them as a package, just the interior lets it down IMO.
So much for the VXR love Jambo  You used to feel this way about those too.
Brakes will be pricey, fuel will prob be about 30mpg unless you've got a heavy foot.
But I like your Clio, similar cars, ones just a bit bigger with a turbo really
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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I love the VXR daimo, and im considering that as an alternative
trip read 25mpg, im used to 35 so im really unsure about it tbh.
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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Whats your budget?
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Jambo
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Thats a very hard question to answer, its not so much budget more than who can do the best finance deal.
Renault is £12k, would BUY that.
VXR is £18k but on pcp so monthly beg/end costs are similar yet with the Meane id own it in 3years if you get me.
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