Renault Clio 200 (2009/2010)

[thenortherner]

Hi,

I've been in two minds around spending around £13K on a nearly new Fiesta ST but have decided to take a different route, trying to be sensible, and only spend around £7K and use the rest for a mortgage overpayment.

I'd looked at the FN2 Type R but for some reason the insurance keeps coming out at around £1300 vs £800 for the Clio!?

From what I've read, the Clio doesn't sell too well and stock sits around for a while - presumably because of pretty poor fuel economy and higher VED - so what do you reckon I should be paying?

I'm looking for something with under 50K miles, full service history including water pump, belt and dephaser being done on time, with the cup pack so to include auto wipers/lights/climate etc. I'd love the Recaros but it's not a deal breaker. And I'm after one in very decent condition...

What do you reckon I should be paying?

Still a little worried about the gearbox as I know they're a weak point and don't fancy on shelling out for a refurb.