I had the phase 1 for a while got it on the looks really, interior is just like a standard clio (apart from the rear) which is abit of a disappointment, they should of made it as special as the exterior. Brakes were awesome (AP four pots) and it did handle well but that lack of lock gave you no confidence in going sideways. Engine also lacked punch mine was chipped and had an exhaust and it made 220bhp most clio mk1's are around 215bhp even though the book figure is 230bhp.
It got allot of attention and was a fun car but I wouldn't buy another one.
I got quoted £450 to supply and fit decat pipes.
The coils are known the be a problem on a mk1 can go anytime I was lucky.
Make sure you get one with the cambelt changed they are due 20k miles and cost 1k for the work
Anything else let me know.