Im torn ....

JustMe1982

Renault Clio Monaco 1.2 or Ford fiesta 1.25 (Steel)

Which car is better the Monaco is lovely but seems 'heavier to driver, espically compaired to the fiesta.

Fiesta has 'zip'

Can anyone compair for me?

Wing Walker

Tough one for me personally. I driven both. I enjoyed the handling of the Fiesta but for comfort, I'd have to go with the Clio. I much prefer the weightier feel to it as opposed to the more "lively" Fiesta.

There's also the perceived niggling problem with Renault reliability. So it's a choice between the head and the heart. Heads for the Fiesta, heart for the Clio.

Best of luck with your choice.

WW

JustMe1982

Ahhhh m thats exactly how i feel. DAM!!!

EPM

TBH there probably wont be much to the Clio in reliability terms. Plus the Clio would be a more modern design.

Clio's aren't the worst residual wise

JustMe1982

EPM wrote: »

TBH there probably wont be much to the Clio in reliability terms. Plus the Clio would be a more modern design.

Clio's aren't the worst residual wise

Sorry are you saying the clio Is reliable or is not?
I cant string a sentence together today my head is so melted

omb0wyn5ehpij9

I'd go with the Fiesta....

JustMe1982

Bryn wrote: »

I'd go with the Fiesta....

Any reason why?

riverstick

id go for the cleo. they dont have any major reliability problems. much more comfy with a lot of toys.

Speedy007

Are you looking at new or used?

If you are thinking new the brand new fiesta is very cute and sporty looking although I'm not sure of what kit it comes with, it still only has a 2 yr warranty as far as I know. The Clio is gorgeous and has a 3 yr warranty and air con on the Monaco which is an absolute must have for me!!!

If you are looking at used then bear in mind that the Fiesta has just been replaced with a newer model so that might effect the residual value.

Best of luck, let us know what you decide.

HashSlinging

The new 1.2 Turbo Clio is supposed to be great..

Henry Ford III

Speedy007 wrote: »

Are you looking at new or used?

If you are thinking new the brand new fiesta is very cute and sporty looking although I'm not sure of what kit it comes with, it still only has a 2 yr warranty as far as I know. The Clio is gorgeous and has a 3 yr warranty and air con on the Monaco which is an absolute must have for me!!!

If you are looking at used then bear in mind that the Fiesta has just been replaced with a newer model so that might effect the residual value.

Best of luck, let us know what you decide.

Has to be used. There's no new model Fiesta Steel.

Speedy007

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Has to be used. There's no new model Fiesta Steel.

Unlike you not to have an opinion on either car but maybe you opinion is to obvious

JustMe1982

Speedy007 wrote: »

Are you looking at new or used?


Best of luck, let us know what you decide.

Used - 2007s for both (well compairing both at a 2007 year)

dont think the Clio Monaco i was looking at is a turbo.

One concern is - Im looking around and they all have really low milage??? Any reason? Are ppl buying them and getting rid of a year or so later as they dont like them or is it a geuine trade for a newer car do you thing?
But then again a 2007 car wont usually be up in th 30 - 40 k miles

Speedy007

I think most times smaller cars are used for school runs and short trips whereas a bigger/main car is used more for longer journeys and at weekends

Loopyness

Im leaning to the Clio monaco - cause i think its so pretty (yup, im a girl) but then i will miss out on the fiesta engine. I noticed the difference when test drivin the renualt i must say though!

I need more pros and cons because i know tomorrow i will be leaning on the fiesta. I cant imagine the clio will be there much longer

HashSlinging

Are you buying with cash, go and find a UK 1.2 Turbo 100 TCE, thats a cracker of a car, and would make dust of the fiesta.

Heres a really nice one..

Another one here in Liverpool, just a short flight or ferry trip..

klaus23

HashSlinging wrote: »

The new 1.2 Turbo Clio is supposed to be great..

No, it's not. I drove one for 500km in Germany and only discovered it had a turbo about three months afterwards. There's so little boost you'd never know it was there, and all it does is keep engine size down/performance on a par with a 1.4 for emissions reasons. I'm not saying it might not be a hoot for younger drivers after some choice mods, but don't expect an old skool SAAB 900 Turbo boot-in-your-back. The handling in them is also disappointing compared to Clios of old.

I'd go with the Fiesta, bangernomics doesn't get much better than the blue oval.

JustMe1982

My boyfriends dad has now said that if im paying €10k on a car i could get a much nicer one? Plus i should fiance it and not clear out the savings. I hate the idea of DD's every month

Head is melted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad:


Small car choices are.....?

Fiesta Steel 1.25
Clio Monaco 1.2

Fiat Punto (dont like look of)
Fiat Grand Punto (i was told to stay away from Fiat altogether)

VW polo - Im undecided if i like....

Anything else? I dont know what to do and i dont have the leisure of taking my time as i have no car at the moment

EPM

JustMe1982 wrote: »

Sorry are you saying the clio Is reliable or is not?
I cant string a sentence together today my head is so melted

Apologies, the Clio is reliable enough. It would be more comfortable than the Steel too as they have big enough wheels for the car and ride pretty firmly

JustMe1982

EPM wrote: »

Apologies, the Clio is reliable enough. It would be more comfortable than the Steel too as they have big enough wheels for the car and ride pretty firmly

Thanks,

clio over Fiesta and is clio worth 10k?