Henry tells us a little about his very own Renault Clio 182. Subscribe for more Carfection videos: bit.ly/1V1yFYX Join the Carfection community... Like on Facebook: on. 1RvTdL4 Follow on Twitter: bit.ly/1JUAgiI
Its not that uncommon, i mean chris harris has a 205. I think if you really like driving theres something nice about cars which you can drive at the limit on the road
felix crab - yep. It's the old saying it's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow. Most serious car journalists can appreciate highly engineered quick cars, but they tend to say that lower powered cars with skinny tyres that you can thrash and chuck about are more fulfilling.
voice of reason The amount of commitment required depends on how stiff the rear anti roll bar is, also short wheelbase cars rotate very quickly once the back end starts going, so you’ve got to be quick on the draw with your throttle inputs and counter steering.
Just a short introduction to my Clio - why I bought it and a few of its quirks. If people want to see more then I'm sure we can do further videos in the future!
Here's an idea. Gather all of the presenter and told them to bring their car. And let them swap and review each other car. Would be fun content. I've been dying to see you and Alex on the same film
Also, yes, so much fun! The original headlight covers do cloud over after a few years, but my replacements haven't had any issues and are still crystal clear after five years, so I think it's an issue with the original part but not the campus/later replacements.
@@weetikissa Think he's meaning something that's cheap, affordable fun for anyone. There's a lot to be said for not having to spend more than a couple of grand to fit the bill better than the vast majority of stuff.
@@weetikissa hp-to-weight and also the weight itself. It's a 1100 kg lightweight, compared to modern fat cows with 400 kg more weight to lug around corners. Plus you get great visibility, decent trunk and back seats. To me it's the best allrounder for daily, shopping, weekend road trips and track day fun.
Since i started watching first Chris Harris, and recently Henry Catchpole, suddenly i don´t miss Clarkson & co at all..! I ´ve watched a few episodes of GT and just got tired..it´s the same concept as TG 10- 15 years ago and its not fun anymore, GT feels hoplessly dated and lame. Its so refreshing to watch actual, intelligent car reviews delivered in style, with personality, without BS and aimed at actual car-interested people! I´m new to Carfection but i already love the channel.
Absolutely adore RS Clios, especially before the MK4 when they were still N/A and manual.... Some say you need to own an Alfa to be a true petrolhead but in reality, you need one of these.
These are fun, but there’s just something about Alfa twin sparks... I like the busso v6 Alfa’s too, but the twin sparks have that instant response and that gruff tone to them. They’re the closest things I’ve found in a daily drivable car to a bike experience wise, and I think it’s because they really nailed the gear ratios, the pedals are always perfect for heel toeing in Alfa’s, and they tend to fit really quick ratio steering racks.
Sorted the lights on my sister’s 182 using the 3M kit and can of polyurethane lacquer. Took about two hours. She can now see where she’s going in the dark. That it freshens up the front is also very welcome. Great little cars - had one in the family for 9 years, and whenever I drive it, it puts a smile on my face!
I had a 182 Cup for 7 years. Was brilliant. I also had a Trophy and kept it 6 months. Morale of the story - a regular 182 with Cup chassis will do the job just fine and a lot less money!
000GunterGabriel000 you’ll be worried about driving it like a hot hatch though. The beauty of the normal ones at the mo is they are buttons so you can flog them senseless and not worry one bit!
Years back I traded my (cup) RS Twingo in for an RS Megane. Don't get me wrong - the megane was epic (2011, so the model after the one with 'the arse') but god I regretted it. To this day I miss my Twingo. It was the Stormtrooper one (white with black alloys). I sincerely hope somebody out there is having a grand old time in it.
Drazen Budis wasn’t worth the money. Made £1k. Bought a 197 for half the price. Much prefer it - tried a 197 R27 and felt more special, better damped, faster through the bends and had all the added practicality. Not sure I’d bother with a Mk2 again.
Just when you think this channel cannot get any better! It is truly an amazing car Pound for lbs. Had the pleasure of meeting @HenryCatchpole at Luftgekühlt at Bicester Heritage and its wicked to see we have the same car!
LOVED THIS VIDEO! I love seeing the cars that a reviewer actually owns and loves, perhaps a future video on viewers cars.....
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I own a 172 RS and every single detail with comfort, little noises here and there, poor noise isolation, and the "cheap" interior is forgotten the moment I realize that I'm full of smiles every time I hop into the car even for a small ride. It's just an amazing car to love. Cheers mate. Greetings from Mexico. :)
You come across as a very humble nice natured person Henry. The type of person everyone wants in their group of friends. And not embarrassed to show what you drive personally. 👏👏
The best part of the video for me is how honest it is. Henry isn't making any excuses, he just loves the car, so for whatever it does or doesn't do, it's just fine. That's what I see as honest. Very cool.
Only car I've ever bought new was a 2002 RenaultSport Clio 172 Cup, and boy, was it a fun car. Sure, it had plenty of warranty claims, which thankfully Renault never quibbled about, but when it was 100% it was awesome. Great review Henry, you encapsulated these cars very well 👍🏻
My day was cloudier than the headlights of that Clio, but this guy with his passion and genuine smile had me taking a step back and thinking about the good in this life
Awesome to see that you can translate the love of driving into even the humblest of cars! I would love to see more episodes on attainable enthusiasts machines that most of us drive everyday!
Petrol genuinely flows through his veins...great review..great car.. I loved my Renault 5 Turbo and Clio 182 ...sold them both as I reached maturity...so excited to say I purchased a 5 Turbo last weekend and whilst it needs a lot of refurbishment and money spending in 2019 I have a massive smile on my face, and as I can now afford to have a small collection am looking for a Clio to join my cars....
Recently done something similar whilst I wait for something special which has been delayed somewhat. I've bought a Fiesta ST150 and it's made be realise you don't have to spend mega money to have fun in a car. This one is bringing plenty of smiles which is what it's all about :)
Spot on! Have the same feeling about my old 172. Everything needs changing in that car and it is not my daily drive anymore because of lack of comfort, but it is that feeling, I get when I drive that car that makes me not want to get rid of it. It is a genuine pocket rocket.
I had a 182 in this same colour from brand new (‘04 plate) and did 125,000 miles in it in just under 4 yrs. It never missed a beat and I loved every single mile I drove in that car. 👍😊
Been doing RU-vid videos on mine for 2 years on here, love it! 👍🏻 And I’ve owned my clio 182 for 5 years now. You’re spot on you can’t beat it for the cost and how fun they are.
debbie peter got to watch out for gearbox issues. Belt history is always important to get, and watch out for the classic French electrical issues 🤪 still have mine now on my channel, just got in back out!
Had a (very similar) 172 Phase 2. Beautiful dark blue paint, the optional OZ Racing grey wheels that were also on the 182 Trophy. I should have never got rid of it. Awesome car.
@@paddy.r.l4791 V6 is grossly overrated. Yes, that sound and engine vibration is unforgettable, but driving is is like going for a walk with a madman - you never know what he's going to do to you. Clio Villiams, 172 and 182 IMHO were the best affordable hot hatches. In Latin America it reincarnated in Sandero RS. F4R is stupidly simple and thus great engine.
I think I now understand why I really enjoy Catchpole’s reviews so much more than any other automotive journalist’s. Just imagine the psychic whiplash you get from driving a McLaren or Bugatti to a Renault Clio.
More content, please. Would love to see the dampers upgraded and what difference it makes. Maybe a coating on the wheel? Amazing how cheap this is to insure too (for someone middle aged like me at least).
I've owned a 172 ph2, a 197 F1 and now have a 220 Trophy. Loved my 172 to bits and out of the 3 I've owned its the One that I spent the most time cleaning and polishing. Also felt insanely powerful for the size of the car where as the 197 and 220 whilst obviously quick, especially the 220, just don't have that same immediate brute force feel that the 172 had. I remember once virtually keeping up with a BMW 130i off a roundabout and down a dual carriage way. Awesome little cars and for the cash nothing else comes close I would say
Love this Clio and love my 182!! I’ve had my 182 for 2 years now and it gets driven 9 times to 1 over my evo these days, even though the evo is very much a bloody good road car on comfortable Ohlins and responsive turbo. Clio 182 the most fun I’ve had on the road for sure. Will never sell.
I feel the same when i get into my dc2 integra type r after driving the german exec car. Its recaro bolsters are wearing, its got no ac, radio etc but it feels great to drive.
Great video. More vids like this please. I'm sure you want to steer away from some of the modern youtubers but if you want to review a yellow Megane R26 (or Focus RS or S60R) , let me know.
Love the genuine real world review. Thanks. I imagine you don't think twice about going to the supermarket and parking wherever. Imagine the stress if you only had a DB11 to get that pint of milk... If the steering wheel is getting a bit gunny, we would use an orange cleaner (Australia) , which is the sort of cleaner that removes adhesive off plastic without damage. You will have removed the buildup and be back to normal. If the wheel vinyl is braking down, a steering wheel cover is the answer.
Had a little mess around with one of these the other day,I was in my astra Vxr, In the corners it was quick man !! even as we got onto the straight road it wasn't slow, it was quick. It was only when I got to the end of 3rd gear I started to overtake him,and even then we had to slow for traffic lights. so these Clio's seem to be a "perfect little street racer"
Nice to see you own one. My 172 is lovely and wouldn't sell it. Nice little video. Funny you say it's not as well built as a Honda (known for build quality) that's almost 20 years newer (where technology and robots have upped the game)
I loved mine, the hydraulic steering on fast bends especially. But that lack of electric assistance made it hard work in the city, and the reason I sold it.
I took ownership of a 2001, 143k mile 172 last Sept. Was my Dad's for 17 years (1st owner), it's got issues for sure, but the engine and chassis are pretty tight, still pulls to 7200 and love the gear shift light that comes on high 6s. I went to this from my BMW M135i (owned for 4 1/2 years) but lack of miles, around 25 per, meant the BMW was wasting away. Have to agree with Henry, as a daily driver to poke about in, cheap motoring without all the mods cons they are superb! Parting shot, my folks are in their mid 70s and until last Sept were nipping about in the Clio 172 Sport. Not bad, not bad at all !
I've been in some pretty fancy cars in my time, and I feel the same way about my little Swift Sport. There are plenty of things I could criticise about it, but the bottom line is it's great fun to drive!
There's something truly fascinating about Henry Catchpole driving around the most advanced and fastest cars on the entire planet, and then at the end of the day, hops back in his Clio 182. Adds to the mystique, really.
As an American...I’m a rare commodity when it comes to the love of sub-compacts for all the reasons expressed here so much more eloquently than I could ever hope to. I could afford to drive about anything of my liking...but I like my ‘07 Yaris 2 door hatch...thank you
full fat 182's can usually be picked up for a little less than a cup tbh and are better equipped. value for money you cant beat a ff182 if you are set on a clio
I also have a clio 182, it puts such a smile on my face whenever I drive it. If anyone is thinking of getting one I recommend it! Just beware you may have to spend a fare amount fixing it up if you want it in tip top shape - or do it yourself!
