Clio 200 Mk3.

[massiveCoRbyn]

The weight does make them feel a bit more sluggish in my experience. They don't appear to have quite the instant pick-up of a 1*2 and it feels like you have to work them a bit harder. I bet there is virtually no difference in reality though. The 197/200 just doesn't feel as quick because it's more refined. The flip side of that is that it's 1000x nicer in terms of comfort. I'd much rather use a 197/200 as a daily than a 1*2, it's a much nicer place to sit when you're just plodding about.

In terms of handling, the 197/200 feel much more planted in my view. They inspire more confidence and I am pretty sure that they are quicker. Sure there was some comparative times floating around somewhere. Sure @Russ Rallye ran a production 197 in the Tricolore Trophy and it did fine against 1*2s

 

[NorthloopCup]

The weight does make them feel a bit more sluggish in my experience. They don't appear to have quite the instant pick-up of a 1*2 and it feels like you have to work them a bit harder. I bet there is virtually no difference in reality though. The 197/200 just doesn't feel as quick because it's more refined. The flip side of that is that it's 1000x nicer in terms of comfort. I'd much rather use a 197/200 as a daily than a 1*2, it's a much nicer place to sit when you're just plodding about.

In terms of handling, the 197/200 feel much more planted in my view. They inspire more confidence and I am pretty sure that they are quicker. Sure there was some comparative times floating around somewhere. Sure @Russ Rallye ran a production 197 in the Tricolore Trophy and it did fine against 1*2s

Two words regarding using one as a daily - fuel economy!!
They're s**t! Lol!! In tric trophy the weight is the killer mate for the mk3. Chassis wise it's superior though, and I should know as I spent my time at one point making the mk2's even better. As soon as I jumped in the 200, you could tell the chassis was leagues ahead of the 1*2. My old 230bhp motor in the 200 would've been a hoot for sure.

 

[imprezaworks]

Are they really that bad??

 

[NorthloopCup]

Are they really that bad??

Driving like a granny will see 32-34. I don't drive like that, so 6 on track and 18 on the road. Lol

 

[imprezaworks]

Wow. Even I give mine some stick it never drops below 30 lol

But then I don’t do many miles.

Pendulum swinging the Megane way. Just love the 200 looks.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Wow. Even I give mine some stick it never drops below 30 lol

But then I don’t do many miles.

Pendulum swinging the Megane way. Just love the 200 looks.

Yeah but keep one thing in mind, I've done 900 miles in mine since I bought it. It was bought as a toy, so it does get driven when I drive it, if you get me. Tbh the gear ratios and the chassis almost goad you on too! Akrapovic helps as well. Lol

 

[Djw John]

Wow. Even I give mine some stick it never drops below 30 lol

But then I don’t do many miles.

Pendulum swinging the Megane way. Just love the 200 looks.

You don't give it stick then!

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Wow. Even I give mine some stick it never drops below 30 lol

But then I don’t do many miles.

Pendulum swinging the Megane way. Just love the 200 looks.

And for what it's worth I'm guessing if you drove an R26 in the same manner it wouldn't do much better. If at all.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Are they really that bad??

Driving over to the 'ring a couple of weeks back, my mate's 197 was doing 32mpg, and we certainly weren't racing. That was just sitting at 70 for the most part.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Driving over to the 'ring a couple of weeks back, my mate's 197 was doing 32mpg, and we certainly weren't racing. That was just sitting at 70 for the most part.

What year is it?

 

[m&l172ph1]

I Can't really comment on the drive/handling Dan, but It's certainly a more comfortable place to be, I've only driven my 197 about 15 miles bringing it home as I already had the meg engine ready to go.

I considered a meg as an option but just couldn't get over the rear end!

I'd definitely consider the storm though as we know how rare they are.

My 197 and the wife's ph1

 

[leedsboy]

Interesting reading. Such a clique but I love the raw, no nonsense fun of my 182. I really need to drive a 200 I think as I absolutely love the look of this one.

 

[NorthloopCup]

I Can't really comment on the drive/handling Dan, but It's certainly a more comfortable place to be, I've only driven my 197 about 15 miles bringing it home as I already had the meg engine ready to go.

I considered a meg as an option but just couldn't get over the rear end!

I'd definitely consider the storm though as we know how rare they are.

My 197 and the wife's ph1
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Ah hahahahaha!! Now I know who you are on 197.net!!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Interesting reading. Such a clique but I love the raw, no nonsense fun of my 182. I really need to drive a 200 I think as I absolutely love the look of this one.

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That’s stunning. A spoiler is a must.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

What year is it?

It's a very early 197.

 

[m&l172ph1]

Ah hahahahaha!! Now I know who you are on 197.net!!!

Is that a Bad thing???

That’s stunning. A spoiler is a must.

But which one sprint or cup?
Sprint for me as the Cup is a little too much.

 

[NorthloopCup]

It's a very early 197.

Ah ok. They had the crap ratios in terms of fuel economy compared to the later 197's and the 200's. More zingy in 1st through to 3rd though.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Is that a Bad thing???



But which one sprint or cup?
Sprint for me as the Cup is a little too much.

No lol! I just didn't know who the f**k you were when you posted in my thread over on there!

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Ah ok. They had the crap ratios in terms of fuel economy compared to the later 197's and the 200's. More zingy in 1st through to 3rd though.

Yeah, was using about as much fuel as the 400bhp TT RS and 450bhp RS3 we were with 😂

 

[imprezaworks]

But which one sprint or cup?
Sprint for me as the Cup is a little too much.[/QUOTE]

Cup :/

 

[imprezaworks]

No lol! I just didn't know who the f**k you were when you posted in my thread over on there!

A ha. Yeah just realised the same.

 

[m&l172ph1]

No lol! I just didn't know who the f**k you were when you posted in my thread over on there!

Ah I see, I got this user name when my wife first got her ph1. So thought I'd start my own on there.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Yeah, was using about as much fuel as the 400bhp TT RS and 450bhp RS3 we were with 😂

My old mk3 Astra turbo would do 200 miles from 50ltrs of fuel, even driving it like a fanny!

 

[Mr R.]

Driving like a granny will see 32-34. I don't drive like that, so 6 on track and 18 on the road. Lol

I get about 17 mpg in the Impreza, fcuk getting it in a Clio.

 

[Mr R.]

That’s stunning. A spoiler is a must.

Just not that spoiler.

 

[NorthloopCup]

I get about 17 mpg in the Impreza, fcuk getting it in a Clio.

Each to their own though ain't it mate. I also have a tdi golf for mpg.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Interesting reading. Such a clique but I love the raw, no nonsense fun of my 182. I really need to drive a 200 I think as I absolutely love the look of this one.

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Green ones are the fastest too iirc.

 

[Mr R.]

Each to their own though ain't it mate. I also have a tdi golf for mpg.

Oh yeah for sure. I have a van and a D5 Volvo.

I just couldn't be doing 18mpg in a 200hp Clio. [emoji23]

 

[NorthloopCup]

Oh yeah for sure. I have a van and a D5 Volvo.

I just couldn't be doing 18mpg in a 200hp Clio. [emoji23]

As long as I'm getting spg (smiles per gallon) I couldn't give a f**k tbf! Lol!

 

[Stay Puft]

Sprint spoiler OEM+, other chav.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

As long as I'm getting spg (smiles per gallon) I couldn't give a f**k tbf! Lol!

No doubt! There's no way you're just popping to Tesco at 30mph if you're getting sub 20mpg in a Clio 200. Unless you're cruising in 1st perhaps.

 

[NorthloopCup]

No doubt! There's no way you're just popping to Tesco at 30mph if you're getting sub 20mpg in a Clio 200. Unless you're cruising in 1st perhaps.

I'm usually pressing on shall we say. Lol

 

[Cramps]

I've just got my Clio 200 after much deliberating over the R26 but I think it was the fact that I could properly enjoy driving the 200 and being able to use a lot of it's power on actual roads. I had read other comments and saw people mention the Megane was almost too capable and you'd only get the most out of it (particularly the LSD) on a track day.
And the Megane gets the same sort of MPG from what I had read. The Clio 200 has enough creature comforts to use it as a daily driver IMO, just got to learn how to drive it and you're away with a huge grin on your face wondering how you got round that roundabout so quickly.

 

[Gus]

You need a 200 cup in your life. Watch that and you will want one even more.

 

[leedsboy]

Interesting reading. Such a clique but I love the raw, no nonsense fun of my 182. I really need to drive a 200 I think as I absolutely love the look of this one.

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I know it's a 197 but I actually love this one too haha.

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah have seen that video lol

 

[leeds_182]

I had a 197 cup, it didn’t feel as fast as my 172s and 182s and I never got about 28mpg and I drive like a saint.

They do look good but you’re chopping a depreciation proof rb for a 200 that will be at 3k in two to three years.

I’d stick with the rb or go Megane.

 

[m&l172ph1]

I think this is a bit of you Dan, not a 200 but LY and well under budget.
Just add your spoiler of choice?

http://www.clio197.net/threads/renault-clio-r27-liquid-yellow-78340-miles-fsh.59537/

 

[imprezaworks]

Seen it mate. 200 in White is where i'm currently at

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Definitely wouldn't settle for a 197. 200 ftw