Clio V6 colours?

My daughters driving me mad looking for a new car one car she likes is the Clio V6 It would have to be a Mk1, any ideas what colours these come in? apart from silver?

Do you reckon she's mad, ins is coming in at + 500 against somthing like a Pug 106 GTI

I reckons you is mad
Tell her to get a job and buy a KA herself

Mk I were mainly all silver, IIRC there are 23 red and 9 blue; most private sellers want an (unwarranted) premium for the red and especially for the blue.

I think the Clio's great and the only model specific problems I know of are that the cambelt/water pump belts should be changed at 3 years (and some of the older lower milage cars this seems to be skimped) and the coil packs being fried on a regular basis. You can upgrade to Trophy coil packs which last longer.

Entertaining handling but as you've got a 5 Turbo you know that already.

PS Hello (as it's my first post)

Steve
Sure you don't need telling, but watch out for accident damaged cars, most have swopped ends, at least once, in there life, resulting in them backing into- oak tree, lamp post, grass bank, etc at speed

May also be a warning there as well, in comparision to a 5t the handling is nigh on 'awfull', at least when the 5 goes you know which way its going to swing, not the V6 though, catch it on the first and it pendulum's back with twice the force!

See if you can find a 255, at least the handling has been moderated in the later car.

All the best
M

Im trying my best to put her off, but she's having non of it, and to make it worse the wife thinks its me talking her into one so i can use it Women

What started it all off was a visit to York race-way, there was a nice silver mk1 there

Her funds wont stretch to a mk2 Saying that its only going to be a occasional fun car (She couldnt use it for work--City centre) and i dont think she would drive it on its limits

There does seem to be some nice low milage cars around though, Are they that bad that the owners wont drive them or are they saving them for future classic status.

What do you lads reckon? i shold just put my foot down and say NO, n talk her into somthing more normal, like a pug 106 gti or a GTT

[stephendell]

Phildini has an immaculate low miler for sale at a fair price. Should be around £10K or a little less.

[quote="Simon1397"]Mk I were mainly all silver, IIRC there are 23 red and 9 blue; most private sellers want an (unwarranted) premium for the red and especially for the blue.


Clio v6 mk1
(25)mars red (uk) cars, when new. mk1s ....total world... (68)mk1s
(9)Illiade blue (uk) cars when new..mk1s.....total world... (31) mk1s
total (uk) cars (343) apparently??..mk1s
Total..mk1s world wide.....(1611)

Everybody has a view on whether they prefer the Mk1 or the Mk2.

Engine and drivetrain
The most obvious difference on paper is in the power output of the engines ... 230 BHP vs. 255 BHP ... with improved performance for the Mk2. Interestingly though, the biggest factor in the performance difference between the Mk1 and the Mk2 is the gearbox. The gearbox on the Mk2 is a stronger 'box with a shorter shift and closer ratios, making it easier to keep the Mk2 on the boil when accelerating hard through the gears. However, the clutch on the Mk1 is generally felt to be stronger with a bigger plate and solid flywheel, vs. the Mk2's smaller plate and more complex dual-mass flywheel. Due to the different plenum design on the Mk2 it is possible to access the coils (a weakness on the V6) on both sides of the engine without having to remove the plenum; on the Mk1 the coils are only directly accessible on one side of the engine.

Handling
The Mk1 has a reputation more difficult handling which in some instances is deserved, but generally has a large amount of grip in suitable conditions. The suspension was revised for the Mk2, and as a result it has more mannered handling characteristics including heavier steering with more feedback, but with more understeer to let you know you're approach the limit of things. The ride on the Mk2 is firmer with much less body roll at the rear than the Mk1. Whilst the Mk2's handling is easier to live with, some say that it's less engaging as a result.

Looks
Like all such things ... this is very much a subjective choice. The Mk1 has a bolder front end, but with smaller 17" wheels and an older style rear lights. The Mk2 has possibly a more complete look with a further refined front end, 18" wheels which better fill the arches, and neater rear lights which make them a popular upgrade for Mk1 owners. The interior on the Mk2 is noticeably improved over the Mk1's more dated design, and includes colour coded dash parts on most cars (some i.d. colours being the exception). The Mk2 also benefits from more gadgets including climate control, cruise control, superb automatic windscreen wipers, and automatic lights. The engine cover on the Mk2 is made out of an improved softer material and benefits from 4 securing catches vs. the 2 on the Mk1.

Value
Of course at the moment the Mk1 offers better value for money, with cars costing at least £5k less than the Mk2. Since many Mk1s are now five or more years old, their cambelts need changing which is a costly (c. £1k) but necessary job.

Overall
The general view is that if you can afford it, the Mk2 offers a more complete package with the edge on handling and overall looks.
Also the clio v6 mk2 was made by hand at the DIEPPE factory,
(the ALPINE factory)
Total. clio v6 mk2s world (1303) ... ...(347) total ..(uk)

[phildini]

Phildini has an immaculate low miler for sale at a fair price. Should be around £10K or a little less.

Not even raced or rallied Coilpacks all done two new front Michelin tyres, reg: 2003 Selling because I have bought a A610

I think the Clio's great and the only model specific problems I know of are that the cambelt/water pump belts should be changed at 3 years (and some of the older lower milage cars this seems to be skimped)
.

5 years or 72K is the quoted figure.

I think the Clio's great and the only model specific problems I know of are that the cambelt/water pump belts should be changed at 3 years (and some of the older lower milage cars this seems to be skimped)
.

5 years or 72K is the quoted figure.

(correct) as allways (mark)

Phildini has an immaculate low miler for sale at a fair price. Should be around £10K or a little less.

Not even raced or rallied Coilpacks all done two new front Michelin tyres, reg: 2003 Selling because I have bought a A610

Any colour but silver She said

Phildini has an immaculate low miler for sale at a fair price. Should be around £10K or a little less.

Not even raced or rallied Coilpacks all done two new front Michelin tyres, reg: 2003 Selling because I have bought a A610

Any colour but silver She said

How fussy is that ......tell her they did not spray em pink from the factory

si21

How come your are suddenly the expert on Pink Cars

How come your are suddenly the expert on Pink Cars

......................................Tanks apparently

Si21

Any colour but silver so she ends up buying a silver one Nice car though, 15000 mls, cam-belt changed, new clutch, mk2 gearbox, janspeed exhaust,superchip, drove it back from derbyshire--WOW i like it. i can see the RX7 going this year for a nice black Mk2 Unless the T2 skints me -----liners, cam, clutch-------------------

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