dc5r or dc2r-what would you prefer?

what about s2000?

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Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T

yeah if you can find one already swap for cheap it will be worth


but doing the swap on top of buying dc2r ends up too much,then youre in ballpark for better cars

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true m8

unless u p plater

in which case

a stock dc5 with big sound system

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Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T

didnt your clutch cylinder kark it?

you keep saying such low kms but I reckon its fake lol

or it was thrash before

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Didn't it used to be turbocharged? Proof kms aren't everything..

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Originally Posted by m0nty ITR

Yet more proof that they are the buy of the century. You can pick one up for the same price as an 03-04 DC5. Cups are a little more but get the Brembos, Cup chassis and Recaros.

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Mate picked up a 172 for 5.8k last year. You can make money off them if they are written off lol. Basically a slightly slower, but more torquey dc2r with better steering. They are awesome little cars.

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Originally Posted by rhys.l

Didn't it used to be turbocharged? Proof kms aren't everything..



Mate picked up a 172 for 5.8k last year. You can make money off them if they are written off lol. Basically a slightly slower, but more torquey dc2r with better steering. They are awesome little cars.

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Agreed. Cult status in Europe. Very popular as the Lutecia in Japan, but here they are lurker a amongst enthusiasts. Anyone who considers themselves a true hot hatch aficionado acknowledges their potential. So many great hot hatches out of France. Clio Williams, Renault Turbo, 205 GTI, Clio 172, 185, 197, 200, Megane 225/230, 250/265, Citroen DS3 Racing.

I've actually been on the lookout for a 205 GTI of late. They're either $2k rust buckets or $18k modded ones. Nothing in between that just needs a bit of TLC. Because they're so rare a well kept one is now appreciating. I bet some owners don't even know what they're sitting on.

I'm surprised more. People don't look at French cars for P plate friendly performance drives.

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Originally Posted by m0nty ITR

Agreed. Cult status in Europe. Very popular as the Lutecia in Japan, but here they are lurker a amongst enthusiasts. Anyone who considers themselves a true hot hatch aficionado acknowledges their potential. So many great hot hatches out of France. Clio Williams, Renault Turbo, 205 GTI, Clio 172, 185, 197, 200, Megane 225/230, 250/265, Citroen DS3 Racing.

I've actually been on the lookout for a 205 GTI of late. They're either $2k rust buckets or $18k modded ones. Nothing in between that just needs a bit of TLC. Because they're so rare a well kept one is now appreciating. I bet some owners don't even know what they're sitting on.

I'm surprised more. People don't look at French cars for P plate friendly performance drives.

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how good are they compared to dc5r?

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Originally Posted by mocchi

how good are they compared to dc5r?

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They're more like the DC2 than the 5. The 5 is boring and neutral in my opinion. I'll post some YouTube links shortly.

Clio 182 - http://youtu.be/5SAiFlzrO-A

RS250 vs R26.r - http://youtu.be/MimwetzER7c

Clio RS200 III vs Focus RS - http://youtu.be/Ae4RqTW5UDU

Clio RS200 IV - http://youtu.be/KsUPixwMDg0

Clio RS200 on BMI - http://youtu.be/CjeQp6YkPUw

Megane RS265 Nurburgring FWD record -http://youtu.be/5SAiFlzrO-A

Apologies for taking things off topic but if you haven't been introduced to Renault Sport before you may find these really interesting, and surprising.

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Originally Posted by mocchi

how good are they compared to dc5r?

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wouldnt a better comparison be between an Ep3r?

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Originally Posted by m0nty ITR

They're more like the DC2 than the 5. The 5 is boring and neutral in my opinion. I'll post some YouTube links shortly.

Clio 182 - http://youtu.be/5SAiFlzrO-A

RS250 vs R26.r - http://youtu.be/MimwetzER7c

Clio RS200 III vs Focus RS - http://youtu.be/Ae4RqTW5UDU

Clio RS200 IV - http://youtu.be/KsUPixwMDg0

Clio RS200 on BMI - http://youtu.be/CjeQp6YkPUw

Megane RS265 Nurburgring FWD record -http://youtu.be/5SAiFlzrO-A

Apologies for taking things off topic but if you haven't been introduced to Renault Sport before you may find these really interesting, and surprising.

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in your experience, are is the clio or megane more difficult (in regards to maintenance, repair costs and fuel) than the 147 gta?

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Originally Posted by flop101

in your experience, are is the clio or megane more difficult (in regards to maintenance, repair costs and fuel) than the 147 gta?

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Hell no! It's really important to keep the servicing up to date though. The timing belt service is expensive but critical. They're actually very reliable bar the 172/182 having a few gearbox issues.

The only other issues I know of are the engine mounts failing. I think the dc5 can have similar problems anyway.

One other bonus with the clio sports that I didn't mention above is the fuel economy. You can pretty easily average around 6L/100km if you don't thrash the car everywhere. Integras can't get anywhere near this sort of economy.

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Originally Posted by rhys.l

The only other issues I know of are the engine mounts failing. I think the dc5 can have similar problems anyway.

One other bonus with the clio sports that I didn't mention above is the fuel economy. You can pretty easily average around 6L/100km if you don't thrash the car everywhere. Integras can't get anywhere near this sort of economy.

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Either can I. Always 11-12/100kms.

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Originally Posted by m0nty ITR

Hell no! It's really important to keep the servicing up to date though. The timing belt service is expensive but critical. They're actually very reliable bar the 172/182 having a few gearbox issues.

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So that means the 197 is probably the safest bet.
One thing I didn't like about the 147 gta was the shifting felt too soft, .It didn't feel direct what so ever. Ep3r on the other hand felt firm and very direct when shfting. Renault Clio the same go as the 147 or ep3?