WR1 Owners Club

...while were talking about what do you think...

What do you think ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/98736.htm

I know its not the same dynamically as an evo or scoob, but I dont think thats the point of the car tbh. Always like them, car i'd love to own at some stage and may be the change i'm looking for

Same thoughts as me Poesy, I love em because they are so different. more of a head turner than any evo/scoob as well IMHO.

Noisy, impractical, and all the beter for it - its called character.

I think i prefer the rather more nasty MK1 version though.

Been thinking about one for a few weeks now and tried to talk to a few owners and learn a bit about them.

The Mk1s were made by TWR and suffer from bad build quility and have a number of reliability issues. Even their owners admit that. Some seem excellent, others terrible. Bit of a gamble as to which you get apparantly.

The Mk2s however were built by RenaultSport in the Alpine factory in Dieppe. So all appear to be spot on. The Mk2s have 3 years warranty which can be extended for a further 2 with Renault if you so wish. Think i'll aim for a mk2 cos I only really intend to keep it for a year and if it can then be sold on with only a couple of owners, low mileage and couple of years renault warranty remaining then hopefully I wont loose too much and will have a sought after example.

Sounds like ive already made up my mind, doesnt it!!!

certainly does sounds like you're mind is made up.

I know nothing about these cars, however can't recall ever seeing a mk2 in the flesh. exclusivity counts for a lot in my book (and clearly yours!) would be interested to find out more about them..

keep us posted...!

Forgot to add the mk2 has a little bit more poke too.

255bhp as to the 230 of the mark1 - which is nice

Safe level into RWD ownership is another factor i'm considering tbh. After 5 years of 4WD (2 evos and a scoob) the prospect of RWD both excites...and scares. The aim, as always, it to have fun, yes. But more importantly I wish to stay safe.

Was tempted before the scoob tbh.........

head turner 100%


Its bad enough now with the attention you get

I feel the Clito will be worse

[quote="danr55"]I know nothing about these cars, however can't recall ever seeing a mk2 in the flesh.
/quote]

By utter coincidence, I saw one of these today!

55-Reg, MK2 (obviously), in Black.

It's certainly a 'Head-Turner'......looks and sounds great!

Although, a close inspection does reveal the humble roots of the car. If you stare at it log enough, you realise that it resembles a Renaultsport 182 in a Fat Suit!

That said...Would I buy one? Oh Yes!