Advice on AG 200 cup HV09 YDG for sale

[smithy10]

Hello all

I'm new to the forum, looking for a 200 cup.

I found the above car for sale and after a little digging I found that it has been a press car and used for a number of tests ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae4RqTW5UDU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYXMKdZvi-c

What do people know about this car, other history, repairs, etc

Thanks in advance!

 

[MartinR]

I wouldn't touch it tbh. I don't know why but i just wouldn't

 

[Advikaz]

Press cars get ragged!

They are not loved.

 

[Adam.]

Wouldn't touch it.

Chaz Taylor (I think he's on here) bought the other AG 200 cup that Plato had in the video against the RB 182 and it was never out the garage. In the end he sold it on after not very long.

How much is it up for?

Have a read at this : http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7780

HV09 YFR

 

[Lal B3N]

If its anything like my friends alien green cup press car was like, you would be better off using public transport. He gave it back in the end, owned it 3 month and drove it for 8 days. It spent the rest of its time in the dealership being repaired.

Also avoid HV09 YFW which is currently for sale with Benfield.

 

[Gorms]

Im pretty sure someone on here or 197.net had owned this car previously. Give Renault a call and ask a little about its history, im sure'its been through a gearbox and a shed load of tyres.

 

[J.B.]

How can someone be a journo and bounce that thing off the limiter for so long when it even has a beep!

 

[J.B.]

"Gotta remember that the press cars are heavily looked after. Very regularly serviced etc. Driven by drivers that can drive them fast properly." from the 197.net thread.

This just isn't true. The cars are demonstrated to, and beyond their limit to show the press how they perform. They are driven by people who don't own them, so they get abused. They are only repaired/serviced when they break down.

 

[Advikaz]

Motoring journalists aren't always good drivers. The ex motorsport lot generally tend to be, but a lot of them are car abusers.

 

[Advikaz]

"This just isn't true. The cars are demonstrated to, and beyond their limit to show the press how they perform. They are driven by people who don't own them, so they get abused. They are only repaired/serviced when they break down.

spot on

 

[not normal dan]

Does it leave the floor in that video at one point? Lol

 

[Habitual]

Does it leave the floor in that video at one point? Lol

 

[rs 1an]

I happened to meet James Dixon at North Weald Aerodrome on Sunday, he was driving a car in the super car driving thing they host, he was saying that the green clio 200 cup they used at Brands, reg clio cup, for Renault track days was worn out, to be polite, suggest contact Jeremy Townsend at Renaultuk for more info, hope this helps.

 

[The Boosh!]

Hahaa, I have this exact car as my desktop background at work.



It's also in the 2013 Renaultsport calendar i've been working on.

 

[Advikaz]

I happened to meet James Dixon at North Weald Aerodrome on Sunday, he was driving a car in the super car driving thing they host, he was saying that the green clio 200 cup they used at Brands, reg clio cup, for Renault track days was worn out, to be polite, suggest contact Jeremy Townsend at Renaultuk for more info, hope this helps.

lol he's a mate of mine. Top bloke as well.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Hahaa, I have this exact car as my desktop background at work.

View attachment 89274

It's also in the 2013 Renaultsport calendar i've been working on.

Why have it for a background when you can have the car: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-RENA...6389581?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a269c14cd

 

[N0ddie]

Hahaa, I have this exact car as my desktop background at work.

View attachment 89274

It's also in the 2013 Renaultsport calendar i've been working on.

Is that the highest res version you have?

That vid back in the day was what sold AG on us.

 

[smithy10]

Why have it for a background when you can have the car: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-RENA...6389581?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a269c14cd

Yes, thats the one .... thanks very much for the replies, great forum!

 

[Fletcher]

"Gotta remember that the press cars are heavily looked after. Very regularly serviced etc. Driven by drivers that can drive them fast properly." from the 197.net thread.
.

Exactly. I would buy a ex demo.

 

[boffey]

Why is the interior picture off eBay from a black 200?

 

[smithy10]

Why is the interior picture off eBay from a black 200?

He didnt want to outside and take a pic as it was dark.

I have seen the car and can verify it has the same interior

Out of interest, so what would you guys out there want to pay for a car like this??

 

[boffey]

Would think the price it's up for is quite fair but offer just under and see he can only say no. I payed £10500 for mine the same spec apart from I've got a gt spoiler last month from a dealer. I would be put off by the fact it has been a press car but if you like it and it drives good go for it.

 

[R-Sport.]

Dont buy it- the press cars are hammered- they may have a higher frequency of services but what about the non service items- steering rack, track rods, anti roll bar links, etc ect-

so many 200s available- I wouldnt buy it.

S

 

[J.B.]

Exactly. I would buy a ex demo.

I was quoting what someone said from 197.net and saying it isn't true. The bit you quoted isn't my words. But it sounds like you agree that he shouldn't buy this car?

 

[Lal B3N]

My mate paid £8.5k for his, had it 3 months, drove it for 8 days. Gave it back after half a new engine then master cylinder exploding all over engine bay. Now they have it up at £9.5k lol.

 

[Fred@BTM]

^reg of said car?

 

[Lal B3N]

^reg of said car?

HV09 YFW. Still for sale since being handed back lol.