Looking At Buying A Clio Rs Sport

[Sidekick]

Hey everyone I'm looking at buying a new or demo Clio RS Sport but I was wondering if there are any differences between the 2014 model and the 2015?

 

TIA

Edited 6, August 2015 by Sidekick

[ZoomJC]

Not as far as I know. I think most new/demo vehicles in Australia now are 2014 build and 2015 compiled.

[chris043]

Not as far as I know. I think most new/demo vehicles in Australia now are 2014 build and 2015 compiled.

 

 

Exactly right....and you will probably pay less for a 2014 build, especially a demonstrator.

[No152]

Check the warranty.  I am not sure if the sale date or build date triggers the 5 year warranty, but 2015 ones have 5 year warranty (sold after March or something), whereas the 2014 ones have 3 years.

[cairnsy]

My 265 has a build date of 10/2012 and was registered by the dealer and used as a demo in 03/2013. I purchased in 10/2013 and 3 year warranty runs out 03/2016. i.e., 3 years from first registration.

Edited 7, August 2015 by cairnsy

[Tonyla1]

My 265 was built September 2014, Australian compliance Jan 2015 and the 5 year (factory) plus an extra 1 year (dealer) warranty commences date of 1st registration, being April 2015.

[No152]

My 265 was built September 2014, Australian compliance Jan 2015 and the 5 year (factory) plus an extra 1 year (dealer) warranty commences date of 1st registration, being April 2015.

 

Good to know and seems consistent.  My partner's Clio was purchased and registered in 2014, and has 3 years.  My Trophy R was registered April this year, and has 5 years.  Compliance on the R is 2015.

[Michael]

5 year warranty on RS was introduced on July 1, 2014. Any new RS sold on or after that date is therefore covered by a 5 year warranty.

[chris043]

I believe the 3 year warranty changed to 5 years around July, 2014 as Michael said.

 

 I bought my 2014 demo Clio RS200 in early October, 2014 (registered 27th August, 2014) with 5 year warranty.

 

You could certainly negotiate for a 5 year warranty, road service etc. anyway at the point of sale if it is not offered.

[No152]

Good point.  SWMBO must have just missed the 5 year warranty then on hers...  Plus a little dealer misinformation too, then, as when I was taking delivery of mine, they were initially talking 3 years (in the days before delivery), but on the day of delivery I was pleasantly surprised to be advised it was "now" 5 years.  That was late March this year.

 

Maybe Queensland was just behind the times...  Never seen that before...  lol

[Sidekick]

Thanks everyone I would have never thought to check the warranty! Also has anyone found the 18" wheels less forgiving then the 17" wheels? I really like the black alloys on the RS cup but not sure if the ride would be any less comfortable.

[ZoomJC]

Picked up my Cup today - ride is firm but not uncomfortable, much more compliant than the RS265, about the same as my RX8.

[BUSGO]

The ride in a CLIO with 17" wheels is better than the 18" but most people prefer the look of the 18s.

[crownleyian]

My wife just purchased a Clio RS 200 Cup and it is as firm as my 265. But it's fine for daily use.

[No152]

My SWMBO drives the Clio Cup as a daily driver, and loves it.  No issues at all (apart from the occasional speeding fine ).

[Sidekick]

Ok so I just put my deposit on the Clio R.S Sport ???? I can't wait to pick it up!

[No152]

You will be very happy!!!  Well done!  What colour did you decide upon?

[chris043]

You will be very happy!!!  Well done!  What colour did you decide upon?

 

Liquid yellow I bet....  

[Sidekick]

Haha yes I got the liquid yellow ???? however I loved all the colours tbh. But the yellow is sweet as ☺️

[No152]

A very good choice...

[Alphy9250]

I just locked in my new 2015 Clio Cup and the DP at Peter Warren did me a better deal on it that was better than any second hand or demos around. Just talk to your dealer. They'll look after you.

 

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[ScottS]

Congrats on purchases!

 

 

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