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Early 2007 models mate, all a bit hit and miss. Some people had problems, some didn't. Mine is 2007 and it's solid.
The bad points to a 197;
- Gearboxes
- Flexis
- Bumper off to change a headlight bulb
- Can't swing a tampon in the engine bay
BG Clio 182
Can be. They can be a bit temperamental and can go unlike the 182 etc. Get a minter 182. Recaros are awesome and don't go too harsh on suspension etc and it'll be nice and nd driveable but go kart like
BG Clio 182
Much more expensive though, looking at a 182 and a 200, very much the price difference lol.
BG Clio 182
Get the 200 then lol.
If you're spending 10k, and it's a daily, I can think of many many far better cars I'd have that aren't a 200 tbh. Either that, or I'd just get a 1*2.
BG Clio 182
Exactly this I'd be looking at a 335d or something
My choice (which I made) a ff 200 with cup pack all the luxuries plus the awesome suspension only IMO but it's better than a 197 feels like it pulls a lot more from any gear no matter where in the rev range also the mid range is definitely better than 1*2's I've had a 182 with remap and exhaust etc and my 200 is definitely better and faster, however if the choice of the other 3 not including 200 I'd go 182. Happy shopping
BG Clio 182
Yeah I do get that but genuinely feel the 1*2 certainly feels quicker, especially with a good map and exhaust / induction kit
I know what your saying they are small and light so they will feel quicker But in reality I don't think there's much in it but it feels the 200 pulls so well in the middle, and the 200 build quality is light years ahead of the old clios, cabin is a nicer place to be. But I'm not all for 200 I love 182 always have always will this is only my experience of owning both 182 is a lot of car for the money but if you've got the cash for a newer modern version then go for it
BG Clio 182
Hmm I don't know my cars done 74k and if you can find a tighter clio with 10k then I'd be happy to say I'm a dick. It's very well built and tight as a drum and looking back through all of its old receipts it's hardly ever needed anything ever to be fair.
BG Clio 182
Fair point actually, especially for like 10k! Lol
test drove a clio 200 on sat with the cup chasis (so a FF)
OMG what a car I want one! so that's decision made now i just need to find the one i want. To me felt better than a 182.
And in answer to earlier posts, just because I said it is a daily drive does not mean i'm going to buy some crappy BMW/Merc diesel!!!!! I'd rather buy a Lada
OMG what a car I want one! so that's decision made now i just need to find the one i want. To me felt better than a 182.
And in answer to earlier posts, just because I said it is a daily drive does not mean i'm going to buy some crappy BMW/Merc diesel!!!!! I'd rather buy a Lada
BG Clio 182
They are great cars! Bit subdued/ safe feeling for me though bit big and quiet lol.
Fair enough, calm down child.
But just consider this.
When you try to show how fast your 2-litre shopping hatch is, and end up getting toasted by a C220d or 320d, don't be surprised.
Lol i'm just not a big lumpy car man, i tried it with an octavia vrs tfsi but didn't like it.
Hot hatches for the win, i suppose my other option is the megane r26 though
I'm afraid to say i've decided against getting a clio of any sort just now. It will come, it will be a 200 cup, but not just yet.
I have instead decided to chase a childhood dream car and buy a Lotus Elan M100 turbo, some of you may not agree with this car. But it is a childhood dream car and I want one lol for anyone that is of the age to have played this game, you should understand.
I still want the 200 cup now having driven one, but as the clio is going to rapidly drop in value. And the Lotus is very rapidly raising in value, it make more sense to have the lotus first. Although i'm not sure i'm ever going to sell it.
I have instead decided to chase a childhood dream car and buy a Lotus Elan M100 turbo, some of you may not agree with this car. But it is a childhood dream car and I want one lol for anyone that is of the age to have played this game, you should understand.
I still want the 200 cup now having driven one, but as the clio is going to rapidly drop in value. And the Lotus is very rapidly raising in value, it make more sense to have the lotus first. Although i'm not sure i'm ever going to sell it.
clio v6
I will never go back to vw thats for sure totally overated .tis a myth these german cars are more reliable i see lots on the hard shoulders of the uk and europe on my travels .at least if my 182 went bang tomorrow i have the option of a cheap engine or another 182 there cheap enough now
In proportion, I think you may find a higher %age of French skips are found with their bonnets up on the hard shoulder.
Such as when my 172s alternator bracket decided it didn't like being attached to the car anymore.
Can't say I've had any issues with the German whips I've had the dubious pleasure if owning.
Conversely, at 125k miles, Japanese electrics seem to spontaneously collapse on themselves.
As for "it's cheap". A remap'd Fabia vRS is about the same cost to buy than a 182, it may lose out "on da twistiezs", but it'll be a good sight cheaper to live with on the day-to-day.
Although it does look like a sunshine variety bus
Such as when my 172s alternator bracket decided it didn't like being attached to the car anymore.
Can't say I've had any issues with the German whips I've had the dubious pleasure if owning.
Conversely, at 125k miles, Japanese electrics seem to spontaneously collapse on themselves.
As for "it's cheap". A remap'd Fabia vRS is about the same cost to buy than a 182, it may lose out "on da twistiezs", but it'll be a good sight cheaper to live with on the day-to-day.
Although it does look like a sunshine variety bus
Pug 206 SW, 172 CUP
I'll never work on a VW again. I've yet to see far superior underpinnings unless it's something that cost an alarming amount in the first place.
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No won't be ruining it with mods except it is in dire need of front brake modification. To say they are shocking is an understatement.
There is a company that sells a nice alloy 4 pot kit that fixes this issue
