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Title: End of an era
Post by: NoelM on October 18, 2023, 01:44:06 PM

After 29 years of purchasing and owning Honda cars. Including the 2021 and 2022 Jazz Crosstar. I have now moved on to a different manufacturer. Renault !! Specifically the Clio eSpirit Alpine 145 Hybrid.
Couldn’t justify the extra 4K for a Jazz Advance Sport.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: aphybrid on October 18, 2023, 02:52:26 PM

I did a similar thing, back to Honda 15 months later.

But good luck, a nice car.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: NoelM on October 18, 2023, 03:17:27 PM

Thanks for that. Slightly more power. More comfortable and none of the mooing revs with foot down. Plus an infotainment system that works properly. Also passenger height adjustable front seat. Navigation with traffic and speed cameras. Oh and of course the price.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Whiteshark on October 18, 2023, 03:54:00 PM

Good luck, let us know how it all works out.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Westy36 on October 18, 2023, 09:23:25 PM

Quote from: NoelM on October 18, 2023, 01:44:06 PM

After 29 years of purchasing and owning Honda cars. Including the 2021 and 2022 Jazz Crosstar. I have now moved on to a different manufacturer. Renault !! Specifically the Clio eSpirit Alpine 145 Hybrid.
Couldn’t justify the extra 4K for a Jazz Advance Sport.

Had to google the latest Clio. Funky looking car for sure. Hope you have fun in it.

I've always had a soft spot for Frenchie motors and owned many of them. Had a Laguna and Reggie 5 years ago. Decent motors and way better that the reputation the press give them. Indeed, I remember a mates dad had a Renault 21 1.7 that covered over 1/4 million miles fault free! Very decent motors.

Clio - Papa, Nicole! Oh those adds were brilliant. Nicole....... :D

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: NoelM on October 19, 2023, 04:48:38 PM

Seats in the clio

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: RichardA on October 19, 2023, 08:15:34 PM

I like some of Renault's current designs. Very stylish cars.

Enjoy your new car.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Westy36 on October 19, 2023, 09:09:37 PM

Quote from: NoelM on October 19, 2023, 04:48:38 PM

Seats in the clio

They look great. Your forum photo shows a racing driver....looks like the Clio seats will offer you decent lateral support. Nice design to them.

Have you a photo with Nicole in them?  :D

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Kremmen on October 21, 2023, 11:49:50 AM

Interesting that while Honda are only developing EV now, Renault have developed and released a new hybrid

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: ColinS on October 21, 2023, 12:08:53 PM

Yes on paper I am very impressed with the Austral.  May be my next car.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: NoelM on October 21, 2023, 04:09:56 PM

Quote from: Kremmen on October 21, 2023, 11:49:50 AM

Interesting that while Honda are only developing EV now, Renault have developed and released a new hybrid

Yes with a proper gearbox

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Kremmen on October 21, 2023, 04:54:30 PM

I'm perfectly happy with the Jazz single gear electric drive

Mind you, I've been driving autos out of choice since 1971(ish). Boss leant me his Austin 2200 Auto and I was smitten, goodbye flooring a clutch and wafting a stick about