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Phase 1 to 2
- Thread starter Matt
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I've done it twice 
I've posted this before but worth repeating:
I've gone from a Phase 1 to Phase 2 and back again.
Firstly, if money was no object then I would have one of each as they both have their own unique feel. If I had to have one then it would be the Phase 2, but there isn't much in it.
Things I loved about the Phase 2 - The interior (much better), the fact it was newer, the xenons, slightly better handling, the spoiler, the 18s, the silver side pods and the black rear/front grills (so much better than the mesh from the Phase 1).
Things I didn't like about the Phase 2 - The cost, the price of the tyres plus it was a bit too refined in the cabin.
Things I love about the Phase 1 - The price, more aggresive looking, all the noises/clunks in the cabin (much cooler than the Phase 2). Plus, it's the original Clio V6 in the original colour!
Things I don't like about the Phase 1 - The interior, wheels are too small plus all the missing toys from the Phase 2 that I described above.
The main thing to note is that I got my Phase 1 for half the price that I sold my Phase 2 for (both with similar mileage). This makes the Phase 1 a total bargain as it is in no way half the car. The common complaints about power, handing etc. just don't cut it with me and shouldn't influence potential buyers unless they plan to go on track days. Honestly, there is so little difference when you're only pushing it 80-90%.
I guess the other question is does the Phase 1 get the same kind of attention as the Phase 2? The answer is a definite yes and if anything, it might get a bit more than my Illiad Phase 2 did. I'll leave you with these 2 examples:
1. I left it in the centre of Taunton recently whilst my missus nipped into a shop. I left the car on it's own for a few minutes but could see it from where I was standing. I couldn't believe the attention it got when no-one was in it. Photos being taken, people looking all around it plus one guy even drove past then came back so he could get out and take photos of it.
2. I was driving through town the other day and some guy drew level with me at some lights in a Porsche Carrera GT (£150-200k car). He put his window down and we had a good old chat about our cars. Amazing when you think my car cost about 20 times less than his!
I'm a big fan of both and would commend the Phase 1 to anyone
I've posted this before but worth repeating:
I've gone from a Phase 1 to Phase 2 and back again.
Firstly, if money was no object then I would have one of each as they both have their own unique feel. If I had to have one then it would be the Phase 2, but there isn't much in it.
Things I loved about the Phase 2 - The interior (much better), the fact it was newer, the xenons, slightly better handling, the spoiler, the 18s, the silver side pods and the black rear/front grills (so much better than the mesh from the Phase 1).
Things I didn't like about the Phase 2 - The cost, the price of the tyres plus it was a bit too refined in the cabin.
Things I love about the Phase 1 - The price, more aggresive looking, all the noises/clunks in the cabin (much cooler than the Phase 2). Plus, it's the original Clio V6 in the original colour!
Things I don't like about the Phase 1 - The interior, wheels are too small plus all the missing toys from the Phase 2 that I described above.
The main thing to note is that I got my Phase 1 for half the price that I sold my Phase 2 for (both with similar mileage). This makes the Phase 1 a total bargain as it is in no way half the car. The common complaints about power, handing etc. just don't cut it with me and shouldn't influence potential buyers unless they plan to go on track days. Honestly, there is so little difference when you're only pushing it 80-90%.
I guess the other question is does the Phase 1 get the same kind of attention as the Phase 2? The answer is a definite yes and if anything, it might get a bit more than my Illiad Phase 2 did. I'll leave you with these 2 examples:
1. I left it in the centre of Taunton recently whilst my missus nipped into a shop. I left the car on it's own for a few minutes but could see it from where I was standing. I couldn't believe the attention it got when no-one was in it. Photos being taken, people looking all around it plus one guy even drove past then came back so he could get out and take photos of it.
2. I was driving through town the other day and some guy drew level with me at some lights in a Porsche Carrera GT (£150-200k car). He put his window down and we had a good old chat about our cars. Amazing when you think my car cost about 20 times less than his!
I'm a big fan of both and would commend the Phase 1 to anyone
