Clio 200 Mk3.

[imprezaworks]

Emailed mate

 

[nebraska182]

I keep looking at these. I fancy something a bit newer and a slight change. For 6/7k would be a 2010 ish. Would be white.

Have been looking about for a nice r26 with no joy and I think they are at a price point where people who don’t care buy them.

Was briefly considering stretching the budget for a Fiesta st/208. Even looked at the mk6 golf with having five doors. But with the new born probably not a wise move.

200 worth a shout, keep mine, hold out for an r26?. Would like the 250 but again they are knocking on the 9/10k door.

Depends what you want the car for - if its just a weekend toy for b roads then the 200 is excellent - but for everyday commuting its not great imo. Make sure you get one thats had the 'kangarooing' mapped out of it,as mine had that and it was a nightmare.

I went to an R26 and its much more comfortable and effortless to go fast very quickly due to the instant turbo - you dont have to rev the hell out of it. I might be tempted with a 250/265 in the future,but it would have to be a cup with RS monitor,recaros etc. Theyre a bit out of my budget atm, like yourself.

The great thing about Renault Sports is that theyre so rare on the roads - Fiesta St's are ten a penny and that puts me off them,just so common.

 

[imprezaworks]

I keep looking at Fiesta st’s amongst other cars lol. But instantly when you see the cars they have potential chav written all over them, imo. The 208 being more grown up appeals but can’t help feel it would be second best. At 10k I would get a 250 or a mk6 gti 5dr.

Sadly my budget doesn’t make that sense. £6k ish is where I’m at.

 

[nebraska182]

I keep looking at Fiesta st’s amongst other cars lol. But instantly when you see the cars they have potential chav written all over them, imo. The 208 being more grown up appeals but can’t help feel it would be second best. At 10k I would get a 250 or a mk6 gti 5dr.

Sadly my budget doesn’t make that sense. £6k ish is where I’m at.

Im surprised you cant find a decent R26 for £6K.

Whats wrong with something like this (apart rom decals missing hehe) :

https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...renaultsport-megane/megane-r26-230-f1/8535406

 

[NorthloopCup]

@imprezaworks not red or white, but a rare colour! Cheap at that price too. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/192505317571

 

[imprezaworks]

Im surprised you cant find a decent R26 for £6K.

Whats wrong with something like this (apart rom decals missing hehe) :

https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...renaultsport-megane/megane-r26-230-f1/8535406

Been for sale for ages, would want lower miles tbh

 

[imprezaworks]

@imprezaworks not red or white, but a rare colour! Cheap at that price too. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/192505317571

Cheers mark. Will have a look after properly.

 

[nebraska182]

Been for sale for ages, would want lower miles tbh

I dont think miles matter that much as long as all the FSH is there,and its been well looked after. R26s at that price are absolute bargains for what performance you get compared to clios/fiestas imo.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Cheers mark. Will have a look after properly.

Did you have a butchers mate?

 

[imprezaworks]

Of sorts. Do really fancy white tbh.

 

[Spiritof'76]

Of sorts. Do really fancy white tbh.

As bad as me lol making things difficult for myself by being dead set on Arctic pearlescent white......with Recaro's.......oh ! and a cup rear spoiler !! Still, at least I know what I don't want lol

 

[imprezaworks]

Not sure if you can view. This looks nice and wants £7k. Little bit away from what I want to spend

http://www.clio197.net/threads/clio-rs-200-cup-44k.59181/

 

[Spiritof'76]

Can't view but thanks..,,will sign up later

Not sure if you can view. This looks nice and wants £7k. Little bit away from what I want to spend

http://www.clio197.net/threads/clio-rs-200-cup-44k.59181/

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[Ex-User (19928)]

Considering you're looking at cars but keeping your 182 is an option I'd go with the 200. Even I look at them on AT from time to time, I think I would want green or white.

If you wanted better A road pace and a bigger chassis then Mégane is an obvious choice, but let's not pretend the only reason you get a Clio is that you can't afford a Mégane.

 

[imprezaworks]

Just a warning that the chap is aparantly hard work lol.

 

[imprezaworks]

Considering you're looking at cars but keeping your 182 is an option I'd go with the 200. Even I look at them on AT from time to time, I think I would want green or white.

If you wanted better A road pace and a bigger chassis then Mégane is an obvious choice, but let's not pretend the only reason you get a Clio is that you can't afford a Mégane.

Clio will be going. Theres a chap selling a Red R26 for 6K, 64,000 Miles etc. But i do think the 200 is the way i'm going.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Clio will be going. Theres a chap selling a Red R26 for 6K, 64,000 Miles etc. But i do think the 200 is the way i'm going.

Yeah it'd be 250 at least if I was going Mégane, and then there's the mission of finding one with Recaros. And you really want the Ohlins and Akra...

200 is a great looking car too, R26 not so much.

 

[imprezaworks]

I think the 200 has aged really well, the R mmm not so much, but such a capable car.

250.....Maybe one day.... .

 

[mossyv6]

Have you driven a 200 mate?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Have you driven a 200 mate?

Do you need to? I've not heard anyone say a bad word about their drive

 

[imprezaworks]

Have you driven a 200 mate?

Nope. Hoping to soon though, which reminds me.

I’ve spoken to someone on here that has and has given me his honest opinion. Which is a good one

 

[Djw John]

A 197/200 is a definite possibility for next years daily for me

 

[leedsboy]

I've not driven one but from what I've read I just don't get 197/200's.

Being a bit better built and newer is literally the only positive I can see over a 182.

Now a megged 200, I would definitely have one of them.

 

[imprezaworks]

Handling and brakes too?

And as much as I love my Rb a white (with spoiler) looks better.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Yeah superior handling and just being newer is the main upgrade reason I'd have thought.

Brakes is debatable as the 172 brakes are very good until you give it to them on a track and then they just don't last all that long, cool down and they're good to go again.

 

[car.crash]

I've not driven one but from what I've read I just don't get 197/200's.

Being a bit better built and newer is literally the only positive I can see over a 182.

Now a megged 200, I would definitely have one of them.

A 200 is leaps ahead of a 182 in every way apart from mpg.

 

[leedsboy]

They just seem a bit lardy and cumbersome in comparison to a 182. As I say, never driven one though so.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

They just seem a bit lardy and cumbersome in comparison to a 182. As I say, never driven one though so.

Seems a strange thing to say in that case unless you mean looks wise?

I'd actually say the opposite, the 200 looks nice and squat, the 182 in comparison looks like a hatchback of the 90s.

 

[Spiritof'76]

Not sure if you can view. This looks nice and wants £7k. Little bit away from what I want to spend

http://www.clio197.net/threads/clio-rs-200-cup-44k.59181/

Very nice but not Arctic white

 

[imprezaworks]

How rare is that colour

 

[Kosy]

A 200 is leaps ahead of a 182 in every way apart from mpg.

And straight line performance surely.

I would love a 200 for the handling, looks and upgrading to a more modern and liveable daily.

 

[Spiritof'76]

How rare is that colour

Standard white.....not very. Pearlescent white.......as rare as rockin' horse poo it seems lol. Ktec had the perfect car for me a while back but i missed out on it

 

[imprezaworks]

Didnt ktec have a 200 close to £10k??, not sure what colour it was though

 

[welshname]

And straight line performance surely.

I would love a 200 for the handling, looks and upgrading to a more modern and liveable daily.

There's f**k all in it for the straight line, I'd actually bet my 172 was quicker than the 197.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Not that you buy that sort of car for straight line performance. Which hasn't really changed since the Ph1 172. Get a good 172 and a bad 200EDC and I'd have thought the 172 would have the legs.

 

[Spiritof'76]

Didnt ktec have a 200 close to £10k??, not sure what colour it was though

Yes....,and they regularly seem to have 200's close to or over £10k !

 

[leedsboy]

Seems a strange thing to say in that case unless you mean looks wise?

I'd actually say the opposite, the 200 looks nice and squat, the 182 in comparison looks like a hatchback of the 90s.

I think 182's look small, light, nimble. I just think 197/200's look a bit, erm, bulky, in comparison. Don't get me wrong, I still like the look of 200's, I just don't know what it is, I just have that view of them in my head.

 

[mossyv6]

Do you need to? I've not heard anyone say a bad word about their drive

Yes of course you do, even if it's just to check it drives ok.
I am on my third 200 now. First car was an immaculate Alien Green but in comparison to my 182 it felt like I had to ring it's neck every time I wanted it to go fast, second car was a project liquid yellow that I bought to do a meggy transplant to get the speed but didn't happen as I acquired an awesome storm grey meglio already done.

200's are awesome handling, better looking (when lowered with speedlines) but just not fast enough and then add in the parts made from chocolate - gearboxes, recaros, manifold, hub-bearings plus the flat spot and kangarooing cold starts.
^^^ so yes a test drive is required and buyers homework essential.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Yes of course you do, even if it's just to check it drives ok.
I am on my third 200 now. First car was an immaculate Alien Green but in comparison to my 182 it felt like I had to ring it's neck every time I wanted it to go fast, second car was a project liquid yellow that I bought to do a meggy transplant to get the speed but didn't happen as I acquired an awesome storm grey meglio already done.

200's are awesome handling, better looking (when lowered with speedlines) but just not fast enough and then add in the parts made from chocolate - gearboxes, recaros, manifold, hub-bearings plus the flat spot and kangarooing cold starts.
^^^ so yes a test drive is required and buyers homework essential.

So is it just the feeling or is the 200 actually slower than a 182?

 

[NorthloopCup]

So is it just the feeling or is the 200 actually slower than a 182?

Driven properly, a 200 is as fast as a 182. You just have to work harder in the 200. Show the 200 some corners and the 182 will be left behind.
I've done it in mine a few times on road and on track.