182/197

[Paddyhmfc]

alrite, hopefully will have money in place to get the car iv wanted for ages - a 182. However with the price of 197's coming down do you think it would be better to spend the extra on a 197 or hunt for a low mile 182? What prices do you think id be looking at for a FF 182? in the sales threads its looks about 6-8k. And what prices for a FF 197?

i do keep looking from time to time on autotrader/pistonheads/cliosport for these kinds of cars but just wanted individual advice.

Thanks for any help

paddy.

 

[MillerLight]

can o worms

imo. get a 197, same speed nicer inside. higher running cost though

 

[djdrastic]

I have a 182 , and tbh if you can find a mint low mileage 197 Cup at a decent price I'd go for it.

 

[Paddyhmfc]

I do liek how the 197 is a little bigger inside and out. Is there much difference in performance? what price would you think a 197 cup would be for a year/2 old and a few k miles on it?

 

[SC03OTT]

are cups even a year old yet?

 

[djdrastic]

Sorry mate not a UK resident at all , but in terms of straightline performance there's very very little in it.In terms of going round bends the 197 has it though.

 

[sh33n]

197.

 

[Gaz_]

197, much more of a car imo, and doesnt feel 20 years old

 

[Kneel]

cups are less than a year old so I doubt you'll find one sub 10k yet, earlier 197s will defo be about for around the 9.5k-10k mark now though for a decent 1.

 

[Emz_197]

I had the same dilemma a couple of months ago. I decided on a 197 with less gadgets on than a FF 182.

 

[Tom]

172 cup.

Save your money.

 

[Christopher]

172 cup.

Save your money.

Yep

 

[Steve]

Whats a 57/08 cup worth now, used??

As dealers are knocking them out for £13K with options??

Seen 57 ex demo with options for £11400!!!

 

[Magicman]

Had both.....197 in my opinion.....

 

[Timmay]

id say 197 now

altho if you wanna use some money elsewhere or save it then get a 182

 

[Bazzon]

Do the sensable thing and buy a PH-1 172, THE BEST 1

 

[PeteCup]

172 cup.

Save your money.

Amen

 

[Paddyhmfc]

Much prefer the 182. i knwo itsa touchy subject with some folks on here 172/182 but i would be that or a 197. Would there be much in the difference of insurance?

 

[Mr Burns]

I've had a 172, 182 and a 197

The 197 is obviously the better car, and performance-wise there is naff-all in it.

So it's upto you really matey