Comments by "ianiva" (@v_alexiadis) on "Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy vs Peugeot 208 GTi track battle" video.

  1. Love the 208, hate the Clio. They've ruined a legend.
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  2. Juho Jalonen To be honest, I like the non-RS versions more than the RS. They indeed look very good and they're honest cars. The RS is a let-down.
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  3. Janner Jan Oh I thought you were talking about the 200. That's even worse then because the 182 barely had any credible competition. Pitting the 220 against the same cars would obviously make it look even better but it wouldn't be any different with every modern hot hatch. The game has moved a lot in these 10+ years. One thing for sure though, the 182 would be better to drive than the 220 despite being slower and I think given the choice, most RS fans would choose the former. I said the VXR MAY be quicker. I hadn't looked at any numbers. I did read it being more or less called the new Clio 200 however because of the way it drives and that's my point. Furthermore, I mentioned the S1 and the Cooper because I've read nothing but praise about the way they drive. More so than the Clio. Finally, a faster car isn't a better car. The GT-R is an excellent example of that. It's ballistic but many prefer slower cars that feel nicer to drive, that are more fun. What you fail to understand is that all the previous Clios became legends because they were special. They didn't really care about comfort and everyday use. Their audience was people who liked driving and wanted to make the compromise. Making the new one more usable and with a paddle-shifter will drive that audience away because it takes away all the fun. There are cars that are more fun to drive and as usable so why bother with the Clio? Being quicker isn't enough. So, as I said, time will tell whether it will become a legend. I'm pretty sure it won't, you say the opposite, let's see who'll be right. Oh, and saying I know nothing about cars is very cheap. Contrary to you I'm not trying to prove I know a lot so drop that idiotic argument.
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  4. Steven Watson I actually think the new Corsa VXR is the best of the lot right now. Not as playful as the Fiesta but quicker, more effective and newer.
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  5. Janner Jan The old one wasn't a giant killer because of its performance but because of the way it drove. That's what made it a legend. This one will be forgotten very, very quickly and rightly so.
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  6. TheBioSkunk As I said, the previous Clio RS is a legend because of how it drove. Hot hatches are in such a high level right now that most of them are giant killers. The new Corsa VXR for example may be quicker than the Clio around a lap and it's definitely nicer to drive. And of course there's the S1 which although more expensive is still cheaper than most sportscars and much much quicker than the Clio. There's also the Cooper S etc. Legends are born from the press. When the press is so lukewarm towards the Clio I very much doubt it will be a legend. Time will tell though. The previous one was a hit straight away. The new one doesn't look like it's going the same way. It's just not special enough.
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  7. TheBioSkunk Oh you ordered the 220. That explains a lot. You should have said so from the beginning. I doubt I'd find it to be fun if I drove it because I hate the fact it's not manual. If it was maybe I'd like it but it's not. Anyway, you know my opinion so there's no point repeating it. Just to be clear though I'm not saying the Clio isn't a good car. Of course it is. I just think it would have been much better if it stuck to some ingredients from the 200 recipe. I'm extremely disappointed they didn't make a 3-door with a manual gearbox and why not, flared arches. It would have made a big difference at least to my eyes. Anyway (again), enjoy the car! I know how you feel right now because I've been waiting for my Leon Cupra since May. When did you order it?
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  8. TheBioSkunk Thank you! It was supposed to be delivered in a couple of weeks but with all the shit happening in Greece it got delayed. Loved the first Ibiza Cupra! Anyway, take care mate good talk.
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