Do i get a Clio 182 OR 197?

[clio199]

Hi all,

Im interested in buying either of the above but just cant decide. What mpg do you get on average from the 197? I have had a clio 172 cup before and was getting 36mpg.

I really like the both 182 and 197 but im mainly looking for something fun, nippy, comforatble to drive as a daily driver

 

[R-Sport.]

Trophy

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[.Kev.]

^^^ Yeah baby

 

[clio199]

any feedback about the 197?

 

[Austin-182]

Have a look on here at threads of peoples 182's and 197's to help you decide mate
Here's a recent thread of my 182
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...s-*3-4-small-front-plate*-finally!&highlight=

 

[Gaz_]

Trophy

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Possibly! My only regret is never owning one


Anyway, imo 197 for everyday. I averaged around 27mpg in my old 06 plate 197, get around 30mpg in my 08 Cup (longer 5/6th help) Used to get around 36mpg out of my old 172 Cups.

 

[Munson]

197.

 

[kevo66]

197

 

[Coby.]

I have a 182 and to be honest it's looking dated now and I keep looking at 197's more and more.

 

[clio199]

thanks for this quick feedback guys, ive seen a racing blue 197 or nimbus grey? both very nice on 34k miles

 

[Gaz_]

Whats the budget matey?

Some people on here w**k themselves into a coma over Nimbus, but for me its dulzville in the UK.

 

[R-Sport.]

The reality is- if your caught between 2 cars on a budget then go for a top spec decent car- not a poverty spec car- ( in this case the 197)

If you have around 6.5k then buy a trophy OR save even more money & look for a nice racing blue 182 on lowmiles for say 5k & retro fit some decent recaros-

Dont waste your money on a bottom of the range poverty spec Albi blue or nimbus 197- The not all that & the gearbox will fall to bits- ( which is worse than the 182 when its exhaust falls to bits)

unless your topping 8k to play with take the 197 off the table-

Steve

 

[clio199]

around 7.5k to 8k

 

[Austin-182]

White or nothing for the 197!

 

[Munson]

Nimbus.

 

[aldo_87]

i originally wanted a 197 and test drove a few and like them, then started to consider 182's and had a shot in one. The 182 felt a little more lively and quicker and some may argue this point but i preferred the 182 gearbox. I know the 197 has the more capable chassis though. I ended up with a cup packed 182. On my way to work, 62 miles on A roads im getting 40.9 mpg if i behave! Happy with my decision!

 

[R-Sport.]

Mate- I have the car for you then if you could squeeze say 8.1/8.2k

Chappos 197

http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12406

I have looked at every 197 on the market as I do daily ( its a chor) & thats the best 197 available for the price. Full stop.

I am the don- job done

Gift cards via post or PAYPAL good will

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[Gaz_]

White or nothing for the 197!

Bingo!

 

[Munson]

flol at the 182 gearbox. Feels like you're stirring a tub full of rusty bolts with a practically unreachable hockey stick. Terrible.

 

[aucky]

Trophy love =]

 

[R-Sport.]

flol at the 182 gearbox. Feels like you're stirring a tub full of rusty bolts with a practically unreachable hockey stick. Terrible.

True- at least the syncro sort of works-
That 08 plate will have the revised ratios

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[VeinAST]

Only thing that puts me off the 197 is the 10 less mpg, would love an R27 in Albi, Ultra or Liquid though.

If I had that much money towards a car it'd definitely be a 197 now, 182s will be nearing or due a cambelt too

 

[R-Sport.]

flol at the 182 gearbox. Feels like you're stirring a tub full of rusty bolts with a practically unreachable hockey stick. Terrible.

Only on infernos-

 

[R-Sport.]

3 replies & none have appeared

 

[Sam@NP]

Trophy FTW

 

[clio199]

that racing blue clio looks awesome steve, where abouts are you based? do all 197's ahve xenon lights then?

 

[aldo_87]

I said i prefer, I didnt say it was good. The worst feeling box ive ever owned.

 

[Austin-182]

Bingo!

Mint! Honestly its the best colour imo. I thinks its stupid how they continued with the rb an ly, personally i feel it should of been left with the 182's, they look tacky on the 197's and have taken the character of the colours away.
Same for the 200, white or the moonstone grey colour!

 

[Gaz_]

that racing blue clio looks awesome steve, where abouts are you based? do all 197's ahve xenon lights then?

Its bloody cheap, imo, only done 20k!


Xenon equipped cars have headlight washers. There are two other clusters, black ones that look like Xenons but have no washers, or the Silver clusters like my white Cup above

 

[R-Sport.]

that racing blue clio looks awesome steve, where abouts are you based? do all 197's ahve xenon lights then?

No xenons have to be specced-

Its not my car its Chappos- hes bought a new bike & wants to shift it- I nearly bought it- but it didnt have the leather recaros any more

I would try my luck for 8k, look around for a shagged set of ripped 197 recaros ( dont appear often) & - snap a set for around £800 & recover them in leather at edge motorsport-
Sell your standard seats- you will then have a MINTER for 9k

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[Austin-182]

Only thing that puts me off the 197 is the 10 less mpg, would love an R27 in Albi, Ultra or Liquid though.

If I had that much money towards a car it'd definitely be a 197 now, 182s will be nearing or due a cambelt too

Tbh mate i think its an ideal time for 182's as most will (should) of had the belts done, mines a 55 plate and was freshly done 2 months ago

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

9k on a Clio... that barely does 30mpg :S

Buy a real car.

E46 325(d?) .. Classic Impreza .. S2000 [insert Warren quote here] for the summer......

 

[R-Sport.]

better than 9k on a broken subaru

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[Gaz_]

I dont get this MPG lark. CTR never comes in for this stick, and its barely faster~? And has similar if not worse MPG figures. Clapped out classic that will drink fuel, no ta

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

better than 9k on a broken subaru

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Ha !

 

[aucky]

I thinks its stupid how they continued with the rb an ly, personally i feel it should of been left with the 182's, they look tacky on the 197's and have taken the character of the colours away.
Same for the 200, white or the moonstone grey colour!

Disagree.
RB 200 with Anthracite wheels is orgasmic. Only colour I would own along with Storm Grey (?)

I dont get this MPG lark. CTR never comes in for this stick, and its barely faster~? And has similar if not worse MPG figures. Clapped out classic that will drink fuel, no ta

I know what you mean. Plus you have to drive it like a bicycle in first gear.

 

[JayR]

Nimbus.

LOL.

197 all day.

If you're not likely to be trying mirror Jenson Button as soon you leave your drive and can deal in abit of mixed driving you should be in the 30mpg's all day long.

 

[bmit]

197 do it..

I.d say essential options are xenons, cup chassis, and recaros. Oh and a little numbered plaque. but I am biased.

if you expect to get into the 30s mpg on average you are gonna be.driving on the motor ways too much. .. mid to high 20s is the norm .

 

[aucky]

30mpg isn't what it used to be at 145p/l for V-Power

 

[andywa]

182 and if you can find one get a trophy.