DT Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Hello all! I'm the said Pom and new owner of Wade's old 172 (see post at http://www.ozrenaultsport.com/forum/vie ... e&start=15). Great condition flame red 30,000km 172 and am very happy. As you all probably know Wade, he's kept the car in great nick and the interior is immaculate! Having taken it for only a limited spin so far, can say I'm well impressed. Reminds me of my old 205GTI in terms of shear zest except the fact that it's faster and much better built. Will hopefully get to test the handling out over the next few weeks. Wade mentioned to me that some of you organise drives out of Sydney and I'd love to get involved time and the missus (newly married so quite under the thumb!) permit. May need a few weeks to get acquainted with the car first though! I'm now going waste most of my day reading up on the FAQs posted - great site btw! Hope to hear from you all. DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Congratulations. She's a good'un Beware of the wife! We got our first RS clio about 10 months ago now, and my wife liked it so much we had to get her one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 17, July 2007 Author Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 I think she's currently too scared to drive it following coming down a slip road onto the freeway and putting my foot down in first! Damn she flies! Thanks for the post mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rup11e Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Congrats on the purchase ... now you can spend 3-4 weeks reading all the posts on the forum and then probably another 1-2 hours per day reading all the new ones! Well worth it to, a lot of great info! In regards to the wife ... tell her the clio is one of the safest cars on the road because its road holding and braking ability keep it out of trouble (not to mention airbags galore). Or just let her not want to drive it and keep the car all to yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Welcome mate. Great to see that you have joined up. Keep an eye on the social section and I'll let you know of any other stuff going on by PM or SMS. Have fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.Sport Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Welcome DT to OzRS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClioF1 Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Welcome mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Welcome mate Congrats on a great purchase Wade's car was built at the start of the week, rather than on friday at the renault factory ...........so she's a good un enjoy your new beastie, and great to see wades car going to someone who appreciates and enjoys it so much Cheers, Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 17, July 2007 Author Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 I've loved small fast cars ever since I got my old GTI (black with red go faster liverage in case you were wondering!) so hopefully I'll bond with this baby quickly. Nice to feel so welcome all - thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Welcome, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jeffster Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Hey mate welcome to the forum, Wade and I are thru the Nasho regularly so next time we are through he will let you know I wold imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aitch Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 I came out of a 205GTi when I bought the RSC. Similar feel, but SO much faster and also more refined. Lot less rattles too. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 17, July 2007 Author Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Jeffster - ta, that'd be cool. Aitch - OMG - the rattles were unbelievable! I should have taken out shares in a foam company....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubic Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Hey DT. Congratulations on landing yourself a fine specimin! Well done, and welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Hi DT .........welcome........great car..........well done! I know the car personally , having driven with Wade in Sydney, she's a beauty! Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Dt....I'm going to have to change my avatar now aren't I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.Sport Posted 17, July 2007 Report Share Posted 17, July 2007 Dt....I'm going to have to change my avatar now aren't I. Hmmm. Sig as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 19, July 2007 Report Share Posted 19, July 2007 DT, Congrats on the purchase i can definately say after purchasing mine in april one of the best decisions i have ever made! enjoy learing the clio, lots of fun to be had see you on a drive day soon cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 21, July 2007 Report Share Posted 21, July 2007 Good choice mate!! I'm glad Wade's car has gone to a good home Enjoy her & see u at the next social event! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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