Looks like this will become a regular forum for me...

[Don1]

I've had enough of the Escort Cosworth, and decided to trade it in for something a bit more subtle and reliable.

So why have I just bought a Clio V6? Ho hum, pics in a few weeks...

[pk500]

have you ever heard of the saying out of the frying pan into the fire

[Don1]

I know, I know.... heart rules head in this one I think!

[Snails]

Ph1 or Ph2? Looking forward to seeing some picures.

[Don1]

PH2. Modifications are tasteful alloys, colour coded intakes and a transparent engine cover.

[StoatInACoat]

Very nice. Is it as mental to drive day to day as it's reputation suggests?

[Don1]

No idea. Honestly, it feels a little slow from the test drive. I'm buying it (like the Cosworth), as a piece of factory insanity.

It feels like like a fast fat Clio, to be honest, but a few miles will bring this into focus.

So far, be positive with the clutch, and leave the accelerator alone until you are done with it. More thoughts on their way.

[StoatInACoat]

Haha, should have checked your garage - my definition of "mad" might be from a slightly different perspective I think That was a lovely looking cossie.

[bmthnick1981]

Very nice, my other half's Dad has a VERY low mileage PH2 V6 in liquid yellow, one of only 16 I believe and the same as Nick Trott's from EVO.

[Tycho]

That is lovely. V6 is currently on my shortlist when I decide to get rid of the 182 although I'm going to want a different colour.

Any pics of the engine with the cover on as that sounds great.

[simoid]

I like very muchly!

I believe I spotted that one on Autotrader and it looks lovely. Please keep us in the loop

[Don1]

Cheers folks!

Got it properly yesterday.... And it's an utter giggle. Surprisingly compliant ride, good mid-range (but not worth pushing it to 7k), heavy clutch with a light, snickety gear box.

I'm loving it.