197\200 differences?

[Drc12369]

Sorry I'm sure this questions already been answered on here so feel free to redirect me or delete it but what are the main differences between a standard 197 and a 200 except the obvious 3bhp.. wondering if the differences justify the 3 grand gap in price I'd be spending to buy a miles away 200 or a close to home 197.. cheers

 

[Knuckles]

Have a look in here mate

https://www.cliosport.net/threads/197-200-model-guide.764458/

In short. Different front end. Different diffuser and back box. Slightly different interior touches and options.

Cup chassis models got a quicker steering rack and stiffer suspension on the 200.

In short, it’s the difference between 172s and 182s

 

[Drc12369]

So apart from aesthetics they're no different to drive?

 

[Knuckles]

If you’re chasing tenths around a track, you might notice the quicker rack and stiffer suspension. But from a quick go of a friends 200 after my 197 I didn’t notice a difference.

Get the best spec and condition you can afford. Don’t worry about one being older/newer/prettier etc

 

[Drc12369]

I'm just looking for a fun daily with the odd b road blast, not a track weapon. 4 grand gets me a 2007 with 57 k on it with climate control, black wheels and a changed cambelt. 7 k gets me a 2011 with 42k on it, a cambelt change, black alloys, climate and a sat nav... 8k gets me all that but a double sunroof too

 

[PP200t]

I’m not sure why but I thought the gearbox in the 200 was geared differently and stronger?
I’m also sure the 200 is more ‘economical’ due to the gearbox change.
I’ve seen people change the front end of a 200 to the 197 and 197 to 200 so it does divide opinion. I prefer the 200 front end due to it being different to a standard Clio, the 197 just looked a little tame imo.