A.D Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 Hello everyone, My name is Adam, and I'm from Sydney. I am a big Hot Hatch fan, and I am currently doing the research on a select bunch at the moment; one of them being the RS 200 Clio. All of my knowledge relates to cars from Japan however, so I thought I would jump on here and hopefully you all can enlighten me with some info! Kind regards, Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 Welcome Adam! What kind of info are you after, exactly? The 200 is the best "out of the box" hot hatch you can buy. Hope you make the right choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffie Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 There are plenty of reviews online to get an idea of the driving experience. If there's any specific ownership questions, fire away and the owners will give you their opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 Welcome. Would love to know what you're shopping against too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 Welcome. Would love to know what you're shopping against too. +1. But please don't say Civic Type R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 Welcome Adam! There's a wealth of knowledge on the forum and friendly RS 200 owners (and a few keyboard warriors ) ready to answer any questions. Fire away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbsy Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 Where's that clip of the Alien Clio racing the Focus RS? That says it all really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 welcome AD . RS clio = ''no mods'' , as it perfect out of the box . as a rice car fan you are probably used to ''modding'' and thats not needed with RS products . my Evo is modded out of recognition . with my R26 , its stock and i've saved a lot of money ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 Where's that clip of the Alien Clio racing the Focus RS? That says it all really. Ae4RqTW5UDU Best colour BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domlebo70 Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 And there are opportunities to drive like that on public roads imo. Don't like the cutting white lines though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 Where's that clip of the Alien Clio racing the Focus RS? That says it all really. Ae4RqTW5UDU Best colour BTW Wrong! I am halfway thru a lap of Tassie and can honestly say these cars rock!. Even managed to make myself a little car-sick today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrboy Posted 31, October 2011 Report Share Posted 31, October 2011 Welcome Adam, Great car the RS 200, easy to get lots of performance out of as well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 2, November 2011 Report Share Posted 2, November 2011 Howdy Adam, That test-video is a great place to start. To be honest, we're going to be a little biased here, but then what forum isn't. What is it that appeals to you the most in a Car/Hot hatch? Cheers, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 2, November 2011 Report Share Posted 2, November 2011 RS 250 just wins top gear oz hatch test - again . beats the [yawn ] gti - again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 3, November 2011 Report Share Posted 3, November 2011 And there are opportunities to drive like that on public roads imo. Don't like the cutting white lines though. Looks like Millbrook to me, private test facility, a hoot by the looks. Back to the topic at hand. So I've driven just about everything there is, from Nissan Tiida's and Kia Magentis's through Lambo Murcielago's and Aston Martins. I also test and consult on race car setup and driver performance. I drive a Clio 172..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.D Posted 4, November 2011 Author Report Share Posted 4, November 2011 Thank you for the warm welcome guys! I will post up a thread shortly with the other hot hatches that are in contention. Where would be the best place to post? I have just watched that video and a few others from EVO UK and Fifth Gear. Woah, very impressive! Wolf - Yes, there is always a risk posting comparisons on specific make/model forums, but I hope you guys can give me an objective perspective on all the pro's and con's of the RS 200. Also, if you have any experience with the others I post up, then hopefully you can chip in about them too. walkie - umm... maybe. Is there an inside joke here? haha rob 240 - Yes, you are right with the Japanese cars. Modifying is just a way of life. The Japanese just want to improve and make cars better that the factory intended; its in their nature. I'm a bit unsure about the RS 250. I have read great reviews, but am not sold on the exterior aesthetics. Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorH Posted 4, November 2011 Report Share Posted 4, November 2011 RS 250 just wins top gear oz hatch test - again . beats the [yawn ] gti - again link please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbsy Posted 4, November 2011 Report Share Posted 4, November 2011 Thank you for the warm welcome guys! I will post up a thread shortly with the other hot hatches that are in contention. Where would be the best place to post? Wolf - Yes, there is always a risk posting comparisons on specific make/model forums, but I hope you guys can give me an objective perspective on all the pro's and con's of the RS 200. Adam. I would say post a 'Clio RS200 vs X vs Y' thread in the 'Clio III' section. Or threads about specific cars in the 'Non-RenaultSport' forum. One of the things I like about this forum (particularly as a lapsed RS owner) is that most on here have a healthy interest in all kinds of makes, and many of us have owned a variety of different cars. And anyway, a bit of banter is no bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna-tic Posted 4, November 2011 Report Share Posted 4, November 2011 RS 250 just wins top gear oz hatch test - again . beats the [yawn ] gti - again link please? http://au.topgear.com/boty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 5, November 2011 Report Share Posted 5, November 2011 a bit of banter is no bad thing. except if its about toyotas . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorH Posted 5, November 2011 Report Share Posted 5, November 2011 RS 250 just wins top gear oz hatch test - again . beats the [yawn ] gti - again link please? http://au.topgear.com/boty Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.D Posted 14, November 2011 Author Report Share Posted 14, November 2011 Thanks Tubbsy, will post a thread up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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