Twingo 133 Cup

[TheDetailDoctor]

Considering a 133 Cup as my next car. Anybody here got one?

[DaveL485]

No but I drove one in that PH feature thing they did here a while back. Its still on the site somewhere.

Fun little buzzboxes, but not enough power for its capability. Needs a turbo!

[hotmelt]

TheDetailDoctor said:

Considering a 133 Cup as my next car. Anybody here got one?

Me not but buy it.

[Marneus]

My mum has one & I very nearly bought one before I decided on the Clio. It's a very, very ammusing car to drive. It's easy to drive quickly & the liberties I've taken with this car in corners is just daft, you can literally throw it around & it'll lve you for it. My mum banned me from borrowing hers after my brother told her some of my exploits in it, so I had to get my own toy.
I highly recommend taking one for a test drive & seeing for yourself.

HTH Jamie

[Superhoop1904]

I don't own one but sell them (and other Renaults) on the South Coast. Amazing fun, well worth the money.

So much more value than the new Wind Roadster that feels alot like a Twingo but is so much more money.

[R500POP]

Superhoop1904 said:

I don't own one but sell them (and other Renaults) on the South Coast. Amazing fun, well worth the money.

So much more value than the new Wind Roadster that feels alot like a Twingo but is so much more money.

So whats the best price a 133 cup can be bought for new then? PM if you like.

[Superhoop1904]

R500POP said:

Superhoop1904 said:

I don't own one but sell them (and other Renaults) on the South Coast. Amazing fun, well worth the money.

So much more value than the new Wind Roadster that feels alot like a Twingo but is so much more money.

So whats the best price a 133 cup can be bought for new then? PM if you like.

Sorry for the late reply, just looked back in.

All depends on what we can get hold of really.

I have no problem working something out for you if needed. Just let me know, colour and any extras would help.

[miner154]

I've got a non Cup 133 RS it's great fun and and the softer suspension is fine for urban driving, and my teeth feel in a better sahpe than they did in my Civic I had before it.

In the dry the car is transformed by turning of the traction control

[mainaman]

I have driven the Cup.Amazing fun,it can easily pop outside rear wheel in the air and that's with the assists on!The seats are great(very supportive for non-branded sport seats),the gearbox ok,the clutch too abrupt(maybe would get better with more miles).As long as you can live with the plain interior and the fact that the performance is average even for the small hot hatches class,nothing for the money can touch it for fun.I haven't driven the Abarth 500 and the Swift Sport,but the Fiat is dearer and the Swift doesn't look very sporty.The engine needs revs,but doesn't make nice sound.Its drone sounds like a vacuum hoover;i can imagine tiresome highway journeys...

It's based on the old Clio and it's still rare sight in UK as sales have been dissappointing so far.

[matty_doh]

Sorry don't check in here often, I have one - The 'full fat' one with cup pack added.

The engine sounds a bit flat with the airbox bung in - remove it and it sounds much healthier (Only a 3" by 2" piece of rubber in the side of the airbox).

Gearbox is notchy when cold and the car is brand new, but soon beds in and is lovely and slick when it's up to temperature.

Clutch is abrupt as mentioned but I got used to this quite quickly - makes for some nice starts!

Ride is fairly firm but the seats do a lovely job of soaking this up, whilst being very supportive.

Performance is fine for road use, adds to the experience as you feel like you're using the car as it should be and you can use full power a lot of the time .

Expect about 33-35mpg - the gearing is short and it's such a fun drive you tend to drive it fairly hard. Motorway journeys at a steady 80 return 40mpg just.

Brakes are fantastic, they will stand the car on it's nose if required and haven't faded on me yet.

Interior is plain (Though the orange highlights help massively!) but functional, the rev counter straight in front of you is brilliant and the little upchange light is just in the right place/colour for you to see it even when driving hard. Central speedo takes a little getting used to but it's clear and easy to read. Plenty of adjustment to get your driving position just right.

Steering is quick and gives plenty of feel, apart from an inch either side of dead centre.

Masses of grip but will lift off oversteer if you're trying (There's a video on the RS website of some fairly ludicrous angles being acheived)

'Driver Aids' are unintrusive most of the time, though the traction control can cut in a bit early. All can be fully disabled via a switch under the dash.



That's about as much as I can think of just now, if you want any more info just ask


Gratuitous photo of mine;

Edited by matty_doh on Friday 22 October 20:32

[warren182]

I've run a series of RS Clio's (in a 200 now), and my brother has the 133cup. It's more fun than all the Clio's in all honesty.

You sacrifice some refinement, I wouldn't get one if it'll be doing lots of mway miles. But for a b-road car, brilliant fun.

[ACROWE]

warren182 said:

I've run a series of RS Clio's (in a 200 now), and my brother has the 133cup. It's more fun than all the Clio's in all honesty.

You sacrifice some refinement, I wouldn't get one if it'll be doing lots of mway miles. But for a b-road car, brilliant fun.

I'd second that. I have had one for the last two years and it is great fun on non-motorway roads. If using it on the motorway every day it gets a little tiring, it could really do with another gear. This is the only reason I am selling mine. The other apparent downside to the Twingo is no one is interested in buying a second hand one (I am not trying to use this as an advert as mine is being px'ed on Friday).

I had my 133 round Brands hatch and it was great fun. If you are not planning on doing lots of motorway miles then definitely a car to consider.

[loose cannon]

good motor but if im honest the 1.2 turbo gt is far more impressive to drive, it reminded me so much of my 5 gt turbo

[matty_doh]

loose cannon said:

good motor but if im honest the 1.2 turbo gt is far more impressive to drive, it reminded me so much of my 5 gt turbo

I'd quite like to hear your reasoning behind that.

I test drove the GT and found it pretty underwhelming compared to the Renaultsport.

[phurry]

Ive driven the 133 cup a fair but but wasnt impressed. Handled well but thats about it.
The Swift sport is much better or better still get a 182 and save a packet

[loose cannon]

i get to drive most renaults during the day and at other times due to my work, nothing wrong with the 133, but the gt surprised me i really didnt expect it to go so well, were as the 133 was just what i expected,

Edited by loose cannon on Sunday 14th November 18:20

[piratekiller]

loose cannon said:

i get to drive most renaults during the day and at other times due to my work, nothing wrong with the 133, but the gt surprised me i really didnt expect it to go so well, were as the 133 was just what i expected,

Edited by loose cannon on Sunday 14th November 18:20

The 1.2 TCe enging surprises most people, good fun, even in the Clio