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andreas395
05-06-2013, 23:16
I have always wanted 1 and I never intended to have 2 Clio Williams so at one point the no 2 I have I will prob sell in the future and just keep the 1 and thought about getting a 5 :) what's people's views on them I have read of a few problems but I still think I will want one :-k

jamiecrookston83
06-06-2013, 07:53
Brilliant cars. I wish I never sold mine but space was an issue at the time. I think they still look great and like the williams are a classic. Only problem with them like williams/valvers etc is they rot. Badly. Getting a good on can be a hassle. In standard form they go well, mine pulled away from my brothers 172 no problem. Its back to old school with the manual choke no P/S ABS etc but super wee cars to drive.

stevie_b
06-06-2013, 08:25
I had one as my first car. Great little things, especially in their day. I wish I'd never sold it as it was mint and only had 30k on it when I sold it to work abroad for a few years. Body wise they are pretty fragile so you probably need to find a well-cared for example these days to make sure that you are not fighting a losing battle against a rust bucket.

Wobba
06-06-2013, 10:59
My first one was a Raider, which I bought with about 30k miles on in 1995 or so. I actually sold a valver to buy it even though the valver was a much newer car back then, the R5 blew it away for thrills. That old school turbo boost mixed with light steering was just epic. Wish I never sold it! The second one was a black model but was a bit of a bad egg. had I been more savvy with mechanics back then I could have sorted it though. It started to rot on the suspension turrets.

Rare to see one nowadays!

andreas395
06-06-2013, 14:48
Cheers guys you have made me want 1 more now lol

jamiecrookston83
06-06-2013, 15:28
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-RAIDER-SPECIAL-EDITION-1990-1990-/230974332188?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35c7249d1c#ht_1257wt_1399

Alright if you have a spare 10k!

andreas395
06-06-2013, 16:06
been looking for a few months you can get one with a few more miles and in good nick from aroung 3 to 4 grand

theweekendhaslanded
06-06-2013, 16:44
I had one 4 year's ago. I just had to get it out of my system!! Owned a nice example but the affair lasted 3 months if that. My impression was 'ticking time bomb' the years had court up with the handling and I didn't want to spend on it. I enjoyed the whole experience owning it! Go get one!!!

Wobba
06-06-2013, 21:49
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-RAIDER-SPECIAL-EDITION-1990-1990-/230974332188?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35c7249d1c#ht_1257wt_1399

Alright if you have a spare 10k!

And let this be an example of Williams Values in a few years for a premium one ^^

andreas395
06-06-2013, 23:42
Not many of us with mileage like that I'm afraid :(

Elaine1983
07-06-2013, 13:59
Hi ya, We have an original black R5T which will be up for sale soon (maybe in the next 3-4 months). Just in the middle of being preped for paint as its having a full respray, apart from that everything is original. Wheels have been refurbished too.

jamiecrookston83
07-06-2013, 14:36
Hi ya, We have an original black R5T which will be up for sale soon (maybe in the next 3-4 months). Just in the middle of being preped for paint as its having a full respray, apart from that everything is original. Wheels have been refurbished too.

Any pics of this or of the work thats been done?

andreas395
07-06-2013, 16:20
Hi ya, We have an original black R5T which will be up for sale soon (maybe in the next 3-4 months). Just in the middle of being preped for paint as its having a full respray, apart from that everything is original. Wheels have been refurbished too.

I may be interested Elaine I know you not far from me so when it's done let me know and I will pop round for a ganders :)

Elaine1983
15-06-2013, 12:23
Yeh, the car is in round green area of Luton, once its done I will let you know. My partner will be looking for about 4k ono.

Elaine1983
15-06-2013, 12:28
Any pics of this or of the work thats been done?

There's some pics on itsafrenchthingpage on facebook but that's of when we first collected the car. The car has been off the road stuck in a garage since 2006, we bought it off an old boy who was selling up and moving away. Cant remember exactly but its got just over 100k miles on the clock. Once the refurb is done, it will be stunning. First to see, will buy.

K.man80
22-06-2013, 18:48
I've owned 2, they accelerate brilliantly but they get tiresome as a daily drive always on boost up hills and anything above 60mph. Would still love a raider parked next to the williams tho.

Adamsclio
31-05-2014, 19:24
Hi did anything ever come of this Elaine?