So I did a thing… browsing the internet a few days ago I found my self looking at 200 EDC Clio’s. Browsing/Shopping as we sometimes do with no intention of actually buying. Id imaginarily decided that the white and black cars weren’t for me, and the silver and red ones being a good look with the LY being out of my imaginary price range. I did find some coming in at some OK prices though. Choosing between the colours I found myself looking at an advert for a higher millage flame red 200 edc lux with cup pack It was actually within a real budget… I slept on it, and then the next morning still thinking it was a good idea called them up. A deposit was dropped and then i had to convince the wife it was good idea It had an existing mot on it but a minor service (not really worth much as ill do it all again myself) and a fresh ticket adding I agreed to collect it on Sat (Today)
Being a good few hours from me and not wanting to pay the fuel for 2 cars, the wife and I ditched the kids with grandma and jumped on a train early this morning. Gloucester out to Birmingham new street, jumped off and then on to another train from there to Leicester. Into and Uber for a 10 min drive to the industrial estate dealer. Car was as described and reflected in the price so a quick sign over of paperwork and on our way we went home.
A comfy and uneventful drive home, enjoyed having cruise control and it averaged 40mpg on the dash. Gearbox seem ok, faster and smoother than the DSG in my fabia vrs. Seats are very comfy compared to the Boxster (which ill probably sell on) and it seems like a nice place to be. Defo needs a remap though. But first we will work through the car sorting any little niggles out. The bonnet has been slammed hard and dented, the wheels have brushed many curbs but generally its in good condition. Super nimble and pointy when you ask it for a quick change in directing and the wheel feels good in your hand. Definitely looking forward to tinkering on this one.
I think after a good going over ill be looking at some lowering springs, intake and exhaust mods and then a map to wake it up a little. We know how these best laid plans go though…
Run a few standard mk4s for my lads , cracking little cars , very drawn to one of these , make a great daily, and track car combined, breaking a couple of standard mk 4s if anything you need crosses over , watching with interest
ill take a look into it, from what i can see people blank them off, then complain they cant hear the car/engine. Inside is very well insulated to the outside noise. From the rear of the car it sounds loud and sporty, inside im thinking it needs a system fitted lol
Not sure i want to go mental with a full suspension swap out yet. A set of springs maybe. That said its super compliant as it is i just cant stand the arch gap!
It was actually within a real budget… I slept on it, and then the next morning still thinking it was a good idea called them up. A deposit was dropped and then i had to convince the wife it was good idea 
It had an existing mot on it but a minor service (not really worth much as ill do it all again myself) and a fresh ticket adding I agreed to collect it on Sat (Today)
