Funnily enough, I was thinking about the Clio V6 when someone else mentioned about relating the cost of a car to where the mainstream model is placed in the product line-up (in this case, on the lower end of the scale with the Civic).Quote:
Originally Posted by Hullabaloo
The Clio, upon which the V6 is originally based, could also be accused of "just being a Clio", however, if you look at the changes they've had to make to that car, and I know first-hand from talking to the Renault UK product manager that the cost to make those cars and offer them in the UK at £25k (approx AUD$60ish at today's rate) did not make Renaultsport much money at all, so from a consumer's perspective, value wise, although it's "a lot of money for a Clio", arguably you got more for your dollar/pound than in something where the manufacturer has priced in a premium for "perceived" value (Ferrari anyone?).
Having said all that, $130AUD for a Clio V6 doesn't make much sense at all!, but that is partly a regulatory issue with taxes, duties etc. Some people spend that much on paint jobs, chroming, stickers and other things to make them feel unique.
I have no problem spending $60k on "a Civic" if I can see what value I'm getting in return.
btw, can you point me to where you found out about the Clio V6 in SA?
