just bought 197 any good?

[rsifoxy]

i know there will be a variety of opinions bt today i have purchased a clio 197 2007 in blue, to replace my fiesta st, it drove well and i quikly decided i wanted one.
any general opinions on the car any regular problems to watch out for?
thanks Andrew

 

[cander08]

nearly bought 1 myself mate, not really heard anything bad about them . i juat went for th e172 as it was cheaper just for a run around. enjoys anyways. they look gd that a big plus

 

[cander08]

pardon the shite grammar

 

[MikeLYR27]

Just check its service history i.e make sure it has one lol!! Other than that, just general wear and tear like any other car. If it has recaros check for bolster wear. Otherwise there pretty good.

 

[markkram]

Just a thought but should this question not have been asked before you bought one?

Sure someone that owns one will be along with some useful advise soon.

Enjoy your new car.

 

[Matt W]

It's strange that you are asking this after you have already bought the car.

 

[RDP197]

i know there will be a variety of opinions bt today i have purchased a clio 197 2007 in blue, to replace my fiesta st, it drove well and i quikly decided i wanted one.
any general opinions on the car any regular problems to watch out for?
thanks Andrew

I sold my 07 197 in blue a few days ago. What a coincidence!

 

[MikeLYR27]

Just a thought but should this question not have been asked before you bought one?

Sure someone that owns one will be along with some useful advise soon.

Enjoy your new car.

lol i did!!?

 

[Chili Red]

i know there will be a variety of opinions bt today i have purchased a clio 197 2007 in blue, to replace my fiesta st, it drove well and i quikly decided i wanted one.
any general opinions on the car any regular problems to watch out for?
thanks Andrew

You've bought it and NOW you're asking if it's a good car? LOL

 

[Marv-C]

Had mine about 16 months now and it is a fantastic car. Only advice is that you get the front brakes stripped and serviced regularly as if the callipers seize it can be expensive to fix. Enjoy :approve:

 

[Mr Burns]

Just make sure I haven't owned it and you'll be fine.

 

[word_easy]

Hi, I've just bought of Kia Pride, is it anygood?!

 

[Blue Mez]

Other than the fact this is the worst 'I just got mi self a 197' thread ever.

You'll find its alot quicker than your old ST

 

[R-Sport.]

Gearbox syncro - Check for crunching into Gears-
Check for Cold start bunny hopping- Patch FOC @ Renault-
Steering wheel melting

Other than that not to bad-

S

 

[Mr Burns]

Hi, I've just bought of Kia Pride, is it anygood?!

Nah, they're pants. Now what you gonna do??

 

[Scott S]

Hello from down the road (Dipton). I can't comment on the car as I've never had a 197, but i'd guess it'll be better than the RSI....

If you are free on Sunday then there's a few people going down N.E.R.P. http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?559558-N.E.R.P-Mega-Sunday-Meet

 

[dmk197]

had mine now for about 6 months and love it, good choice! x

 

[Gally]

Pics of your ST and 197?

 

[Christopher]

You've bought it and NOW you're asking if it's a good car? LOL

Yeah, WTactualF?

 

[Paul Eggleton]

Comedy, it's a bit like saying 'I've just dipped my gentlemans tackle into liquid nitrogen, does it hurt????'

Actually I'd be interested to hear YOUR views on the 197 vs. the ST as I'm on the look out for a run around and 1st choice is currently the 197, but the ST is a cheaper option.

Paul

 

[Poopensharten]

Comedy, it's a bit like saying 'I've just dipped my gentlemans tackle into liquid nitrogen, does it hurt????'

Paul

Thats not even remotley the same

 

[Paul Eggleton]

Yes it is. It's a retrospective question to a situation you should have sussed out before jumping straight in......

 

[Poopensharten]

Y'a got me.

 

[mbk-172]

Few little niggles I've had with mine:

Brake pads seizing in the calipers
Door seals splitting
Door handles becoming loose
Boot lock rattling
Seat bolsters wearing (non recaro)

Mechanically they seem pretty solid though. Mine hasn't had any easy life in the 18 months I've owned it, but its now on 54k and runs just as good, if not better than the day I bought it. Regular oil changes (4000 - 6000miles) to stop the dephaser f**king up, and if you are going to drive it hard, keep an eye on the oil level, mine gets through about a litre every 3000 miles (don't rely on the trip computer, its s**t). Other than that, very good cars, and a lot nicer to live with on a day to day basis that the 1*2's imo.

 

[JCC]

No, they're rubbish, don't ever buy one.

Oh wait...

 

[alanc1000]

They are wonderful cars, so much better build quality than the previous models, you made the right choice.