I am thinking of buying one of these for trackday fun. They are now obtainable for £2000 or even less these days. I'm thinking of ready made handling and power and not having to uprate everything. Are they a bargain at this price? I don't mind a tatty one or even one that needs mechanical repairs. What you all think?

which one did you have in mind?

Do it!

Go for it, you will not regret buying one

i'm guessing a 172 if you're looking at that end of the market. an absolute bargain, never realised theyd got so cheap. Wonder how much a 182 trophy can be had for now?

good car for track especially the cup versions

great car mate, mate had one a few years back and it was ace, he then traded it in for an R26, which was excellent, but **** poor inside, great to drive though. renault know how to make a hot hatch.

They are fantasic cars. I was only saying to SWMBO tonight how much I missed mine after passing one parked on the road.

They are awful cars. I was only saying to SWMBO tonight how little I missed mine after passing one broken down at the side of the road.

Oh the joys of editing :giggle:

I was pretty astounded at how fast the 182 remember having to work to keep up with one in the the standard vRS

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which one did you have in mind?

The 172's would be the ones under £2k. 182's and cup versions a little more at about £2.5k. I had a look at a172 for £1200 needing new brakes, tyres, some paint etc. but MOt'd for 1 year. I like weilding a spanner now and again, thought it would make a nice little project.

Offered him a grand straight away but he wanted to wait a couple off weeks for a better offer so I'll phone him again soon and see if it's gone elsewhere.

Its good to see you all approve of a Clio, I'll carry on looking then.

I drove a track modded Clio 172 a while ago (rock hard suspension, roll cage, racing brakes, etc). Absolute hoot, not that fast in a straight line, but scared me on corners, as i didnt have the nuts to push it to its limits!

For a cheap track weapon, they are a lot of fun.

It's the Cup that has the Sachs remote reservoir dampers isn't it? Be prepared to budget for getting them rebuilt/serviced if you get that model, and don't be fooled into thinking you need replacements at about a grand per corner!

I know a 1.2 16v that could be stripped and built into a track car.

If you are interested send me a PM

I had a 182 and it was by far the best fun i've had on 4 wheels out of all my cars. I really wish i could afford another one for a weekend toy

It's the Cup that has the Sachs remote reservoir dampers isn't it? Be prepared to budget for getting them rebuilt/serviced if you get that model, and don't be fooled into thinking you need replacements at about a grand per corner!

no, thats the 182 trophy iirc. meant to be VERY good.

I drove a track modded Clio 172 a while ago (rock hard suspension, roll cage, racing brakes, etc). Absolute hoot, not that fast in a straight line,

Could you imagine a turbo conversion from k-tec racing http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2088

I know a 1.2 16v that could be stripped and built into a track car.

If you are interested send me a PM

A 1.2 engine is a bit on the small side mate, too many things to change. I would be buying the 2.0 lump as a starter.

A 1.2 engine is a bit on the small side mate, too many things to change. I would be buying the 2.0 lump as a starter.

It's alright, I know what you mean.

Could you imagine a turbo conversion from k-tec racing http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2088

Funnily enough, they did the modded car i drove.