197 or 182

[bm ben]

Hey all,
Ive finally decided I want a new car but cant decide whether to buy a 182 cup or a 197. I thought that I wanted a new 197 as it is new and it has more BHP than the 182 but when I looked at the stats it seems that the 182 is quicker?
Can any one clarify which is quicker and which is better for handling for me as these are goin to be the deciding factors!
Thanks
Ben

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Hi

Both more or less the same because of the weight of the 197.

Don't know about handling as I've not driven one before.

I'd personally wouldn't get the cup version of the 182 if I was getting a 182, as the weight difference isn't that much. If get the FF you can get all the toys then.

 

[theduck]

Get a 197....







...there'll be more 182s for me to pick from then

 

[bm ben]

Ok kool, what about the 182 Trophy? is that the same but even more stripped out?

 

[Dyewitness]

182! buy mine!

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Trophy is similar to the cup but with upgraded suspension, Recaro seats, no xenons (same as the cup) and comes in caspian red. Probably forgotten something.

 

[bm ben]

182! buy mine!

Any details?

 

[theduck]

Trophy is with upgraded suspension, Recaro seats, no xenons and comes in caspian red. Probably forgotten something.

V6 Spoiler

 

[172boost]

Hi

Both more or less the same because of the weight of the 197.

Don't know about handling as I've not driven one before.

I'd personally wouldn't get the cup version of the 182 if I was getting a 182 as the weight difference isn't that much and you can get all the toys then.

That doesnt make sense?

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Knew I'd forgotten something lol

 

[bm ben]

so 182 trophy or 197??

 

[FiDoDiDo]

That doesnt make sense?

Edited

 

[theduck]

so 182 trophy or 197??

Trophy is a fantastic car, but expensive to replace suspension.

 

[172boost]

That doesnt make sense?

Edited

I thought all 182's came as full fats and the cup packs were optional?

 

[theduck]

Edited

I thought all 182's came as full fats and the cup packs were optional?

No, you could get

182 ff

182 ff with cup packs

or 182 cup which had the cup packs as standard and lost some of the toys to save weight

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Edited

I thought all 182's came as full fats and the cup packs were optional?

The cup has cloth seats, no xenons or climate control to name a few things.

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/heritage/clio182cup/

 

[172boost]

I thought all 182's came as full fats and the cup packs were optional?

The cup has cloth seats, no xenons or climate control to name a few things.

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/heritage/clio182cup/

I never even realised that!!! lol
Why do people always bang on about the 172 cup being the best ever then?

 

[jocker]

had 182, trophy & R27

197 definately

 

[theduck]

Because the 172 CUP has the best power to weight ratio out of all of the renaultsport clio's. it was properly light weight, the 182 cup wasnt

 

[172boost]

Because the 172 has the best power to weight ratio out of all of the renaultsport clio's. it was properly light weight, the 182 cup wasnt

Got ya.
182 cup came in only two colours as well, inferno or racing blue.
I think I've just found my next car, 182 racing cup with recaro's.

 

[bm ben]

Thats the other thing if i decide on the 197 is it worth gettin the R27? What do you get for the extra money?

 

[seb]

drive both then make your own decison. everyone is different.

the right choice is the 197 btw.

 

[bm ben]

lol yea im thinkin that coz i dont want to buy someone elses ragged 182 as its my luck that i would buy a heap!!

 

[gaz44]

You have to drive them both and decide. Both cars handle well and are roughly the same in terms of performance. 197 will cost a bit more.

 

[FlameR]

wait for the 197 cup

 

[makavelli]

it comes down to what you want from your motor!

172/182's are more raw and driver focused, a proper hot hatch, they are slightly dated now but still look good imo. they will cost you anything from 4-10k depending on model and age

197's are more refined and more of a smoother 'modern' drive, they look good and handle well but are going to set you back anything from 13-16kish depending on model and spec

andy

 

[yellow182jon]

182​

 

[Neil G]

197

It is progression from the 182

 

[darren_rallye]

172 and save a wedge of cash, or wait for the 197 Cup and see if it's great.

 

[richlawson]

Because the 172 CUP has the best power to weight ratio out of all of the renaultsport clio's. it was properly light weight, the 182 cup wasnt

very true

ps 197s look like crap but you will have to drive both

but i say 172 or 182 anyday

 

[Soulless]

ahhh - was looking at buying a 182 cup because I like the racing blue.
perhaps i'll just buy a 182 FF.

with the cup pack does this just mean the nice anthracite color wheels?

 

[FiDoDiDo]

ahhh - was looking at buying a 182 cup because I like the racing blue.
perhaps i'll just buy a 182 FF.

with the cup pack does this just mean the nice anthracite color wheels?

Yep, just one of the things. You also get the front splitter, rear spoiler and different suspension.

 

[Soulless]

is the suspension alot different in quality?
just more of a firm ride?

which holds their value more? the regular or the cup?

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Think it's just a bit firmer.

The FF with cup packs I think will hold it's price more.

 

[Soulless]

'cos it appeals to a larger market?

- help me out in my 6,5k thread btw

ty.

 

[FiDoDiDo]

^^^ Basically yep.