Clio 182/197 built quality vs megane 225

[imprezaworks]

Good luck with the search.

 

[Daz_RT_04]

Mini Cooper S.. Decent interior, fun, the whineeeee.. £5k will net you a low miler easily with change to spend on goodies.

 

[Nix]

Odd question i know but does anybody know if the dash on the megane 225 is that soft touch plastic like on the clio 197/200 or is it hard plastic? thanks guys

 

[Mr Burns]

With all due respect, I wouldn't compare the 5GT against the 197 let alone the Megane.

As @Daniel pointed out, you're better off getting him one of the 'smaller' hatches such as the 172 or the 182.

The 197 & 200 are a lot more 'grown up'/boring and haven't got the same smile from ear to ear go kart feeling behind them.

If he'll be using the car as a daily commuter also you'd be a lot better off with a 172/182, the MPG on the 197 are awful.

The interior is very nice however, even with the standard seats but again as pointed out, the bolsters are made out of tracing paper and wear away quite easy.

If you do opt for a 197, or a Clio in general, two bits of advice:

Make sure cambelt has been changed within the last 4 years or 60k (IIRC) miles and make sure it's been done by a Renault specialist and also check the gearbox isn't crunching.

The best test for the gearbox is to get the RPM above 5K and change between 3rd and 4th gear.

'07 and earlier plate 197's had a gearbox made of cheese.



And to answer this - anything French has the 'rattle you don't know where it's coming from' free factory option fitted.

Good luck on your hunt!

Great reply.

 

[Steveball]

Where are you? I am sure there are plenty of variants of cars on this forum if you wanted to have a nosey... I am near Doncaster with an R26 Lux if that's any use?

 

[TRH_Racing]

Awesome idea that very jealous! haha

I've got a 182 In hertfordshire as well if of use!

 

[dablk]

@R-Sport Cars LTD ,
Steve might be the best man to give a shout. he normally has a few cars or will work to source what you want.

 

[R-Sport.]

Thanks

If the budget is 8k the choice is really 3 cars

Clio r27 -6k
Megane R26 -7-8k ( yellow or white only )
Clio 200 8-8.5k - must have recaros & cup pack & be Full Fat model ( climate / keyless entry )

But as he doesnt like the 200 -

R27 or R26

The problem you will have is there isnt many decent cars for sale- also colour wise what does he want -

S