197 ff or meggy 225 trophy

[Iain C]

Im looking at chopping in my swift for either 225 trophy or a normal 197.
both can be had for about 8k now on a 55/06 plate so bargains ahoy!
Dont know what i like best tho. Ive driven both cars round brands but never on the road.
I prefered the clio on track as i found the meggy dull but i think 225 will be a better every day road car.
Anyone know how they stack up on running costs? low 30 mpg for both cars with similar insurance costs?
How about servicing??
Ta

 

[Craig]

imo id go with the 225 id say the running cost would be similar. i personally cant see the servicing being much different either. but first id test drive them both

 

[Chili Red]

Would go for the 197 I think. The only Meg I'd want would be the R26.

 

[Iain C]

whats the difference between the r26 and trophy?

 

[D4N13L]

Personally i would have the 197

Would love to have your dilemma though

 

[Iain C]

^^ ha if i was more money savvy id get a diesel focus.
Anyone got a pic of a red 197 with the renosport side skirts on?

 

[Bluebeard]

If its never going to get used on track, i'd go Trophy.

I've driven both on track and the 197 is much more fun.

225 is better everyday though. Turbo kick is wicked.

 

[alanc1000]

^^ ha if i was more money savvy id get a diesel focus.
Anyone got a pic of a red 197 with the renosport side skirts on?

its a red F1 with skirts but it will give you an idea

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-Clio-...3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:7|39:1|240:1318

 

[Jay_A]

Having had a 197, we now have a 225 and a 182 Trophy.

I'd say the Meggy over the 197 mate. its a little more plush, much more power and more room. All down to what you want though mate.

 

[lemonnobby]

Id go for the 225. costs about the same as a 197 to run as well i reckon
The trophet and the R26 differances are the Limited slip diff thats about the major things

 

[DrR]

225 has no appeal to me unless it's a R26

 

[Ady182]

Had a 225 Trophy, most unreliable car I have ever owned tbh. Doesn't put me off the R26 tho

 

[Gaz_]

197. Begs to be revved, less gruff than the 172 . The build is also in a different league than the MK2. Also they have loooads of presence on the road. On here most peeps only look at the photo's, and tbh thay are hard to capture. See one in the flesh and they are awesome. Pretty exclusive too!!!

 

[RobHardyUK]

hmmm tough call. having owned a 197, i think i would opt for the trophy. not much in it. my main grudge with my 197 was the lack of low down umph. that aside i really liked it to be honest. interiors really nice.

trophy obvisouly has that low down urge covered, the only thing your left with is which you prefer the looks of. I think i prefer the 197, tho the meganes grown on me loads over the years!

Think megane tho for me. If only just.

 

[Gaz_]

You cant get a R26 for 8k though?

 

[BSC 182]

You cant get a R26 for 8k though?

I thought that ?

 

[Gaz_]

As Ian said you can get a 'soft' 225, or the Trophy Meggy for around that, not a R26

 

[Iain C]

Not bothered with the r26 tbh.. too much cash. As far as i know the trophy was the first chuckable 225 Dont fancy the normal 225 tbh.
It will see a bit of track action but also used for 50 miles a day 4 commuting.

 

[Brett]

Hmm hard choice imo i'd go 197 because the 225 doesn't appeal unless its R26.

Although the best way to decide is always a test drive.

 

[trailerparktrev]

The only thing I would say about the early 197s that goes against them is the steering and suspension set up, especially the steering being a little vague, with not much feedback. Cup packed 197s are much nicer to drive - although finding one for 8 grand may be difficult.

 

[Craig]

what about this barain

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=383323

 

[Iain C]

^^ wow thats a good price...Still a bit much tho

 

[Gaz_]

The only thing I would say about the early 197s that goes against them is the steering and suspension set up, especially the steering being a little vague, with not much feedback. Cup packed 197s are much nicer to drive - although finding one for 8 grand may be difficult.

Utter tosh!!!!

There have been no tweeks to the steering. Only changes are stiffer/lower springs, revised dampers, and ARB settings. I've actually read a few write ups where they seem to think the non cupped Chassis is more adjustable.

 

[cat171]

Not bothered with the r26 tbh.. too much cash. As far as i know the trophy was the first chuckable 225 Dont fancy the normal 225 tbh.
It will see a bit of track action but also used for 50 miles a day 4 commuting.

It depends if you like silver cars or not mate. I'm pretty sure all meg trophys are silver. Personally I like them

 

[Gaz_]

Numbered too iirc?

 

[cat171]

Yep.

 

[Craig.D]

wot about this iain if you looking for the megane still love the look of them.

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/823624.htm

 

[cat171]

wot about this iain if you looking for the megane still love the look of them.

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/823624.htm

How cheap ?

 

[GinandGasoline]

How cheap ?

very!!

 

[Naith]

very!!

jesus christ, that is scary cheap if it's legit

to say the ass end has fallen out of the market is becoming a big understatement!

 

[Fletcher]

197 for me.

 

[Craig]

wot about this iain if you looking for the megane still love the look of them.

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/823624.htm

thats mega cheap

 

[Craig.D]

some price if it is all up to scratch......anyone looking for a artic blue 182 with recaros.....LOL!!!:dead:

 

[bmh.01]

Meggy because the 197 is (imo) too slow. Having to rev the nuts off it to get the go has nothing on boost. I'd say my 225 is more fun and far more acomplished than my 172 was.

 

[Gaz_]

Boost = lazy driver

 

[GinandGasoline]

jesus christ, that is scary cheap if it's legit

to say the ass end has fallen out of the market is becoming a big understatement!

Mr Seal's would get my money if i was in the market...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/classifieds/833464.htm

 

[Craig.D]

LOL!! i see no reply yet from Iain yet maybe hes collapsed at these prices.:rasp:

 

[mcphee197]

all subjective of course but a 197 looks far far far better than any meggy.

I parked my car up the other day and saw an Albi Blue 197 drive past and thought "wow". Then I smiled, because I thought I own one of those!

I have never seen one close up driving past really and they look the boll0x.

 

[mcphee197]

Meggy because the 197 is (imo) too slow. Having to rev the nuts off it to get the go has nothing on boost. I'd say my 225 is more fun and far more acomplished than my 172 was.

Thats the fun of it. It loves to be spanked.

Id fall asleep at the wheel of a Renault "drive everywhere in 6th" Megane.

Also when you want to by lazy and let it settle down and just drive places in quietness then it will do just that.

 

[Naith]

all subjective of course but a 197 looks far far far better than any meggy.

I parked my car up the other day and saw an Albi Blue 197 drive past and thought "wow". Then I smiled, because I thought I own one of those!

I have never seen one close up driving past really and they look the boll0x.

you would say that though, u own one?!? lol

i think the same everytime i get out of the meg n look back