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1st and 2nd gear I was waiting for the action that never came. 3rd gear on a winding B was where the fireworks began as I threaded it along the tarmac. Superb car. Out on the DC though it felt pretty slow if I'm honest.
I LOVE the 197 but it really doesnt feel very quick at all IMHO.
I couldnt consider it as an upgrade, as I would like the same or more performance, and the 197 simply doesnt offer it.
NB. Am I the only one who has noticed the steering wheel is slightly angled away to the left?
I LOVE the 197 but it really doesnt feel very quick at all IMHO.
I couldnt consider it as an upgrade, as I would like the same or more performance, and the 197 simply doesnt offer it.
NB. Am I the only one who has noticed the steering wheel is slightly angled away to the left?
MINI JCW
I know what you mean about upgrading, I cant see the point in buying the 197 when the 225 seems better in every way. I just see the 197 as a mini 225 and I think I would rather spend the money tuning my 182 than upgrading to the 197.
I think this quote from 4car sums it up really
"So for £15,995 you get a fully-loaded Clio which is genuinely fast and capable. But sadly, this latest effort lacks the real sparkle and engaging personality of past hot Clios - which is a real shame"
By the way what did they offer you for the 182? and how much did they want for the 197?
I think this quote from 4car sums it up really
"So for £15,995 you get a fully-loaded Clio which is genuinely fast and capable. But sadly, this latest effort lacks the real sparkle and engaging personality of past hot Clios - which is a real shame"
By the way what did they offer you for the 182? and how much did they want for the 197?
Sheilas’ Wheels
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Roy Munson said:
NO! i just drove our demonstrator round the block with a customer, and i noticed that the steering wheel was angled to the left!
lemonnobby
ClioSport Club Member
can i have a drive around the common with you dan, really want to have a go in one.
RenaultSport Clio 172
yorkie said:
I prefer the word "classic".
The 172/182's loook a pile better than the 197's. Easily.
It's like they've tamed the beast and tried to go too 'modern' with the shape. Remember when they did it to the Imprezza and we ended up with the awful rounded lights?! :dead:
Racing Blue said:
It is a bigger car, but it doesnt look fat or oversized in the flesh. It's a fantastic sexy looking machine
By the way, before the test drive, the 197 had a 'Clio' plate where the number plate should be. My enthusiastic technique must have worked it loose LOL. "I think you really jarred something loose there tiger" :clown:
The salesman shat his load when I got the back out in a twisty downhill S-bend and approached the quickly closing junction with the tryres chattering under extreme braking :evil:
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rich[182]
How can you do a fair performance comparison with a brand new tight engine, I remember my 172 took several k before it really opened up, the 197 will be tighter than a camels arse in a sandstorm
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dick
what happens if you crash opn a test drive?
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dick
and they let you thrash the 197 about a lot?
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Roy Munson said:
not at all
just wandering.
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dick
all cool
need someone with a 182 to take me into our local reg vardy, think thats only way im gonna get a test drive only 19.
guess if they assume ive got the 182, mite think ive got the funds for a 197 and let me av a play
need someone with a 182 to take me into our local reg vardy, think thats only way im gonna get a test drive
only 19.guess if they assume ive got the 182, mite think ive got the funds for a 197 and let me av a play
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rich[182]
Roy Munson said:
^ Roy, soz if my reply may have seemed "arsy", didn't mean to
rich172 said:
Not at all. Valid statement as I said. Its very tricky to make a call but the 197 felt appreciably slower in a straight line than even my 182Cup did when it was new. However the same might be said now if I drove a new 182Cup (if there were any). The 197 'slowness' doubtless comes from the lack of the 5k kick.
On the right road it felt able to carry more speed than my 182 so in that respect it felt faster. It just felt slower dragging down the DC, but then the RS Clio was never that type of car.
Put it this way. This time yesterday I wasnt thinking of a a 197 - now it's on my shopping list after having seen it in the flesh, and having driven it for 15 minutes. That must speak volumes?
Clio200 EDC Lux
I had test drive today, very impressed. Had a drash on motorway then on the way back on some country roads. Love the interior, as per other peoples comments the car didn't seem quite as pokey as my 172 though the 197 hasn't got many miles on the clock.
I haven't yet ordered mine as I am waiting for the salesman to call me back on Monday to confirm the deal, I kept pushing for a good deal
The spec I discussed was Albi metalic blue, Xenons, Climate Control, Mp3 headunit and rear tints. Also to p/x my 172.
Will post more on Monday when I know what is happening, also was told it would be early october before I could have the car.
Picture of the 197 I test drove (Same colour as I want to get)
I haven't yet ordered mine as I am waiting for the salesman to call me back on Monday to confirm the deal, I kept pushing for a good deal
The spec I discussed was Albi metalic blue, Xenons, Climate Control, Mp3 headunit and rear tints. Also to p/x my 172.
Will post more on Monday when I know what is happening, also was told it would be early october before I could have the car.
Picture of the 197 I test drove (Same colour as I want to get)
Clio 1.6 16v Dynamique +
Looks better from the front than it does at the back, looks like a Ford KA from the back. lol
Elise/VX220/R26
I rekon a realistic eventual price for the 197 will prolly be 14-15k after the initial dealership piss taking has clamed down (17k??? come on!) One thing to bear in mind though if your thinking of a meg, when the new megane 250 comes later this year its rumoured to have LSD so price will prolly rise to 18-19k (from a realistic 16-17 k from dealers at the moment) so you can see that the 197 will eventually sit a bit more sensibly into the range
There was one today in the Trafford Center, in red. stunning looking car, the interior looks lovely, and was quite suprised at how nice it was! Looks better in the flesh than in pictures.
Apparrantly the woman was going on about that one being a turbo? But its not out yet for a few months?? Anyone know about this?
BF is interested but thinks its abit expensive for what it is
Apparrantly the woman was going on about that one being a turbo? But its not out yet for a few months?? Anyone know about this?
BF is interested but thinks its abit expensive for what it is
No turbo Donna, women and cars eh!!
I need to get a test drive, I have no intention of buying one. Its not that I think its a bad, in fact I actually quite like the look of it and the performance isnt too shabby. Its just I cant help thinking about what else I could buy with that money.
On the subject of test drives, I had to sign a forum with a £1000 excess when I drove a LCR, gave it a bit of stick, but not massive amounts! The sales guy was telling me to cane the CTR, he loved it when I dropped it into 3rd on the motorway! lol
I need to get a test drive, I have no intention of buying one. Its not that I think its a bad, in fact I actually quite like the look of it and the performance isnt too shabby. Its just I cant help thinking about what else I could buy with that money.
On the subject of test drives, I had to sign a forum with a £1000 excess when I drove a LCR, gave it a bit of stick, but not massive amounts! The sales guy was telling me to cane the CTR, he loved it when I dropped it into 3rd on the motorway! lol
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