Ron Rundle Posted 22, June 2011 Report Share Posted 22, June 2011 Hi all first appreciated the virtues of a Clio when driving a turbo diesel around France. Have an R4L as a "toy" because we didn't need two cars as I could walk or ride the bicycle to work. When my employer decided to up stumps, I had to buy another car. Hmmm, what to buy? The only car I was moderately interested in was a Renault, and because I didn't need a big car, let's look at a Clio. Drove a few nanna models, trying to be practical, but the sport "GOT THE GIG". I think the the little guy has had a hard life, as the cosmetics and lack of service history attest, but for the price I paid it is still quite good and will be spruced up as time affords. Was serviced and roadworthied prior to sale, but I'm having the cam belt and kit replaced next week just to be certain, because lack of service records past 30,000kms scares the poo out of me! This is a great forum, and has already helped me with replacing the emergency flasher switch, and I will try the procedure for polishing the headlight covers as mine are insanely scuffed. Looking forward to a long ownership of the Clio, and a long relationship with OzRenaultsport. Cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 22, June 2011 Report Share Posted 22, June 2011 Welcome Ron! Great intro - where are you located? Glad we could help you out already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rado Posted 22, June 2011 Report Share Posted 22, June 2011 Hi and welcome to the best forum on the planet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Rundle Posted 22, June 2011 Author Report Share Posted 22, June 2011 Thanks walkie86. I'm in Wantirna South, south east of Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Rundle Posted 22, June 2011 Author Report Share Posted 22, June 2011 Thanks rado! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 22, June 2011 Report Share Posted 22, June 2011 Welcome to OZRS Ron. I'm sure you'll enjoy driving the 172! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Rundle Posted 22, June 2011 Author Report Share Posted 22, June 2011 Thanks SamR, I'm enjoying it carefully, until I get that cam belt replaced!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 22, June 2011 Report Share Posted 22, June 2011 Welcome aboard Ron, Yes, best to get all that sorted. Are you getting the Acc belt kit and harmonic balancers done too? Check condition of the water pump too. Anyways, enjoy, post some pics, and send me an email next time to help get you sorted. Cheers, WOLF ps: no obligated, just a parts option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Rundle Posted 22, June 2011 Author Report Share Posted 22, June 2011 Thanks Wolf, I'll keep that in mind. Alpine Affaire are doing the work, so I'm sure all will be checked. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickh Posted 23, June 2011 Report Share Posted 23, June 2011 Welcome to the world of RS Ron, any questions you have I am sure someone here will have an answer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Rundle Posted 23, June 2011 Author Report Share Posted 23, June 2011 Thanks for that Rick. My Clio was sold when new by Rex Gorell ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 24, June 2011 Report Share Posted 24, June 2011 Welcome Ron. Love the choice of avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Rundle Posted 24, June 2011 Author Report Share Posted 24, June 2011 Ta, Moosey! That's how an R4 should be driven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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