fell in love with the 197

[subarufreak]

always said that if something should happen to my 172 that I would buy a 197, just because I love the clio, it's practical, fun, not so common here in belgium,...

but today at work, I had the chance to drive one (a bit) and work on it and I just was even more sure that I want one after my 172. the interior, the looks, just love it.
it looks mean compared to a 172
and the standard seats sit soooooooooooo well

love it

just wanted to share

Dominique

 

[R-Sport.]

R27 FTW -

LY or RB......

S

 

[alanc1000]

I had one and its a totally different beast to the 172 i also had. You should buy 1, they are miles better.

 

[Munson]

Awesome cars, the 197. I always wanted one, but the buzzy motorway nature always put me off due to the driving I do. The end 182 replacement ended up being a car that burbles along at barely a whisper over 3k rpm at 85+mph. Albeit whilst sucking the tank dry lol.

 

[Munson]

R27 FTW -

LY or RB......

S

Naahhaahaaaaaa man NIMBUS is the pinnacle of R27. Beyond Alpha!

 

[Munson]

And a Nimbus R27 rolling on black is beyond that. Proven fact. No need for opinion to cloud this. Otherwise your opinion is valid. After Nimbus

 

[lbrench]

Nimbus ftw

And yeh thy drive amazingly, so planted to the road

 

[Pete.]

LY FTW. Awesome cars and the only upgrade from a 172/182.

 

[Bux]

I really want one too
As soon as my car sells then im getting one!

 

[R-Sport.]

Hum --

this


or this


both stunning....

S

 

[197-F1]

It is buzzy on the motorway, but motorway driving sucks anyway.....get it on the windy's and its a different story! ;-)

 

[bunzee]

Tbh, out of those 2, I'd pick the Nimbus. And I don't do silver cars!

I love the looks of the 197 in general though. A big part of me wishes I'd just blown all my cash on one instead of being sensible and putting some away for a rainy day and getting the 182, lol.

 

[197-F1]

The nimbus in that photo looks really washed out and just plain silver. In real life it is quite a bit more grey and aluminium looking (to me anyways!)

 

[trailerparktrev]

My old 197 - Still miss her

 

[Fletcher]

Good cars.

I would say 90% of the time it's a 'better' car than the 172/82.

But If I had to take one out for a hour long B-road blast, then I'd choose the 172, as I much prefer it's rawness TBH.

 

[Earpl]

Test drive a 200, Slightly better drive than the 197.

 

[Gaz_]

Yeah, good step up from a MK2. Maybe not as brutal feeling, but a MUCH nicer place to be day to day.Love mine.

 

[subarufreak]

Hum --

this


or this


both stunning....

S

think these are the best colours

what's the difference between a 197 and a F1 197?

 

[Gaz_]

Recaros as standard, cup chassis (red brembos, 7mm lower/stiffer/ anthricite alloys), numbered plaque, thats about it really

 

[Will.]

My old 197 - Still miss her

WANT

 

[197-F1]

Recaros as standard, cup chassis (red brembos, 7mm lower/stiffer/ anthricite alloys), numbered plaque, thats about it really

decals and rear privacy glass too ;-)

 

[JayR]

Recaros as standard, cup chassis (red brembos, 7mm lower/stiffer/ anthricite alloys), numbered plaque, thats about it really

So the Nimbus has better wheels and everything but the plaque and tacky decals then!?

I would swap colours though.

 

[harribo66]

I really want a 197 but being 18 the cheapest insurance is like 8k !! . A few mire years to wait in my 1.2 to build up them no-claim! .

 

[JayR]

8k!?

I would'nt pay that to insure a Ferrari.

 

[subarufreak]

and what's the R27 then?

and an 'ordinairy' 197 is without brembo's? or are they just not painted.
don't need recaro's, the original seats, sit just fine, they like hug your body, just my opinion

 

[197-F1]

and what's the R27 then?

and an 'ordinairy' 197 is without brembo's? or are they just not painted.
don't need recaro's, the original seats, sit just fine, they like hug your body, just my opinion

R27 is a special edition to celebrate the R27 F1 car. 500 made for the UK market.

ordinary 197 has brembos, R27's have red coloured calipers.