What's the fuel economy? That year looked better than the newer one. Wish we could get them in the US but Americans are pigeons and like roll over death machines (SUVs). Depending upon its curb weight 148hp is not really that bad. If it is only 2200 lbs, as it appears to be, 148hp should move it pretty well.
You have nice video but u start very wrong when u just compare it to BMW .. like comparing apple 🍎 to Orange 🍊 and start complaining the orange has sour taste in it and u have to peal the skin however the apple u can eat it without pealing 😂 Maserati all day
There’s a reason everyone went for the 182! The Supercharged Mini Cooper s was a better rival to the 182 than the st150. For me the only rival to the st150 was the Suzuki swift sport.
For this car, I would call it a refreshing of the 3200gt. But I've never driven anything like a boost controlled 3200gt. I have a 2014 Granturismo Sport, and I'm curious how you would compare them. I loved the video. I'm sure if you boost controlled the car, it would hit 780hp np and secure your 3.0 0-60.
I’ve literally just bought a ST150 after owning a Clio 182 and a 200. The Renault sport’s definitely are just that bit quicker , But overall a lot more expensive for like 20-30hp more as most of the 182’s don’t even dyno at the acclaimed horsepower anyways.. Maintenance isn’t cheap on the Clio’s either Belts and dephasers setting you back near enough £700-£800 from a specialist , Ball joints made of chocolate, The 197/200 suffer from Gearbox synchro’s crunching had 2nd and 3rd done again costing in excess of £600… So far the ST 150 has been cheaper to insure, Cheaper to tax and a bit better on fuel.. Also looking through parts a lot cheaper to fix and the parts are far more common to find. Timing chain also over a belt! Again they do have some common issues but from what I’ve seen not as bad or as prone to happen compared to the Clio, I think every single owner of a clio has had to fix the above issues at some point. Overall the ST 150 is definitely the best bang for buck, And really putting £1000 into the engine bay some intake mods, Cams , Exhaust , Map etc.. Would be a very healthy contender for not much spent.
I’ve owned my heavily modded Maserati GranSport, 420 naturally aspirated V8 built and designed by Ferrari…Maserati is for different people…nothing wrong with that….I wouldn’t trade this car for anything…to each their own. I am done hating.
Had a Clio, GREAT little car. Also had a Focus, Ka and Fiesta, all handled great but also all pieces of junk, specially related to built quality. Never buying the brand again.
I am sorry but I think the Clio was a lot more characterful hatch. I remember test driving these when new and it didn't excite me whatsoever. It was also more expensive in Mexico than the Clio Sport. My Clio had automatic everything, really awesome headlights and the chassis was way more planted than the Fiesta. Maintenance wise is just the cambelt and using quality oil. There really not that hard to upkeep.
sorry but disagree. Dull car. It absolutely was a warm hatch. Mine had some decent mods but being n/a it was only pushing around 160bhp. the clio 182 was much more lively and had more grunt. I think the 182 was the better looking motor and i was always a ford head. The series 1 rs turbo on the other hand..proper ford hot hatch of its day.
By todays standard, its a warm/mild hatch, at its birth it definitely was a hot hatch. Only these and the clios had 2.0s stuffed into tiny cars. I agree though the clios are much better in many ways - but their price.
What happens when those screens glitch out vehicles today are not all better or safter there're just more complicated to the point of discouraging the owner or tech from working on them
@@zhouxia Maserati is the worst driving car I ever experienced..I was shocked that it came out of Italy. Alfa Romeo is leagues better in every way possible.
Would have to be something with downforce to make the most of the Silverstone-style sweepers at the start of the lap - probably one of Hamilton's old chrome McLarens! Go on then Dad, what are you taking?
Not sure what they've done to that car, but it's very odd to hear your opinion on the steering. The direct feel and feedback of the NSX's steering is very commonly praised
Owned a 2005 model from new . Still have it and now garaged and used on dry days will never part with it . Been a mechanic for over 30 years and would never buy a french chlio no matter what the performance. This has taken us all over the world and back . To me that means everything as you wont see that from any clio . Love it its fun and you can tune to more than the chlio easily . Would buy one again in a hartbeat .
@@jord_2wYT Had mine for about 7 months so far, and its been perfect, done long motorway journeys, had nothing major go wrong, just a couple minor bits like my seat handle for getting into the back broke but i think thats a common thing and cheap to repair yourself
How can Porsche be trying to stop flipping when most of the pre-owned delivery mileage cars are being sold by... Porsche main dealers, making flip money for their "selected customers".
In US the flipping is out of the question because dealers sell new cars with a huge markup. Once you pay taxes you're already upside down and there is no way to make a profit on that turkey.
Really intrigued by the mixed experiences of GT3 ownership in this thread! From the magic of driving a manual GT3 to the challenges of the allotment process, it's clear that the passion for Porsche runs deep. As for the manual vs. PDK debate, it seems like both have their merits. Cheers to everyone who's managed to get their hands on one, and for those waiting - may the Porsche gods be in your favor! 👍🚗
