The Clio is finally clean

"Clemsie McKenzie" (thestirringcolumn) 08/11/2016 at 11:14 • Filed to: None

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I know it’s not anything special, but I love this little car. Comfy, cheap and surprisingly reliable, what more could you want for a first car? And at least it’s not a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

I need to paint that mirror cover, at some point. And replace the wheel covers. But that gunmetal pant has a nice shine to it!

Same number of doors and same trim level! But the blue one is a diesel. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an exact copy of my car, believe it or not.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Clemsie McKenzie 08/11/2016 at 11:18

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There’s something about Clios. I actually fell in love with the new facelifted Clio Initiale’s seats lol

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Clemsie McKenzie 08/11/2016 at 11:22

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Great little cars, I have a mk2 Twingo based on the same chassis and my dad has a clio campus. Both been faultless and surprisingly good to drive.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Clemsie McKenzie 08/11/2016 at 11:27

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Good job cleaning it! Which engine does it have?

Also, my Twingo is basically the same chassis as your Clio, though it has a slightly shorter wheelbase.

Clemsie McKenzie > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 08/11/2016 at 11:44

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It’s the 1.4 16V! No torque, but pretty smooth and it likes to rev. I love it! Also it’s very quiet because the car was basically built around the much louder diesel engines, so that’s great as well.

Clemsie McKenzie > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 08/11/2016 at 11:56

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They’re so light! It’s what makes them fun, I think.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Clemsie McKenzie 08/11/2016 at 11:57

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I consider bring light always an advantage.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Clemsie McKenzie 08/11/2016 at 12:12

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Nice, you’ve got .2 litre over me! Renault really knows how to make rev-happy small engines, my engine is also most happy between 3000 and 6000 rpm.

MarqCars > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/11/2016 at 12:24

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My partner and I were on the Twingo train too! 2008 1.2 Extreme but sadly got rid of it because we needed a more spacious car :(

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > MarqCars 08/11/2016 at 12:58

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Ah shame, the extreme is a similar spec to mine, decent cars.

MarqCars > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/11/2016 at 13:28

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It was surprisingly stable and fun despite looking so top heavy. What trim level is yours? I’ll need to be buying a car soon as my first car here in the U.K. and I was thinking of getting a Twingo for myself but with the TCe engine and a Pan Sunroof.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > MarqCars 08/11/2016 at 13:31

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Expression I think, pretty basic. Since I bought it I’ve installed RS front and rear seats and a good stereo though so doesnt resemble the original spec too much. The TCe is a fantastic engine, drove a clio with it and id highly reccomend it, not sure about the long term reliability though since havent looked into it. Wish Id got a sunroof too. Thatll be a great car.

MarqCars > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 08/11/2016 at 13:58

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Yeah that’s awesome! I’ve been following your Twingo build for a while before I even started commenting! Wow I’ll definitely have to try and test drive a TCe Clio as well, I prefer the size of the Clio to the Twingo. Haha if I ever get authorship I’ll definitely post about whatever car I end up buying.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > MarqCars 08/11/2016 at 14:10

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The clio is a nice car too. Not quite as agile handling wise as the twingo but still nice to drive. Obviously a lot more usable and practical as you say. Either would make a good car.