Just purchased Clio Sport 197 in Glacier White !

[197ClioCup]

Good evening fellow Clio Sport enthusiasts !,

Just purchased a 197 after previously enjoying many miles of motoring in a 172, The time had come for us to part with her mainly just down to running costs, She was turning into a bit of a cash cow !.

Drove down to Sheffield today to look at this little beauty and within 15 minutes a deal was done and I'm picking her up next friday, I look forward to joining in the debate on all things clio.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3674901.htm

Cheers
Alex

 

[jon_r]

Hi 197ClioCup and welcome to ClioSport!

 

[Scott™]

That looks a nice car. A tad pricey at nearly 8k. You won't be disappointed.

 

[197ClioCup]

I've actually paied £7200 for her, Including a new MOT and 12 months road tax. I didn't think I'd paied too much I'm worried now

 

[Adam.]

Looked stunning when I saw it!

 

[197ClioCup]

I thought so too just can't wait to pick her up, Nice run up the M1 and M62 back home should be fun !

 

[Chapppers11]

Looks lovely that mate, congratulations!

The price seems bang on tbh.

 

[R-Sport.]

price is about right with no recaros-

7800- 8k with recaros & a bit more with the aero kit-

get some new mats- those are shocking- you want the clio 200 ones piped in yellow renaultsport-
Dont forget the cambelt change due in September.~ £500

S

 

[Chapppers11]

You know you're right when Steve agrees with you.

 

[197ClioCup]

price is about right with no recaros-

7800- 8k with recaros & a bit more with the aero kit-

get some new mats- those are shocking- you want the clio 200 ones piped in yellow renaultsport-
Dont forget the cambelt change due in September.~ £500

S

Cheers,

I didn't want recaros, I've always found them uncomfortable perhaps that's just me though.....

As for the cambelt change I assume I just take this to my local dealership, Or would my local garage suffice, Sorry to sound dumb I just want to make sure I do everything by the book....

Cheers
Alex

 

[lgonzalez]

Hi welcome to the forum. Regarding your question on cam belt change, providing your local garage/service centre is VAT registered this should suffice to keep the warranty this is my understanding of it being a mechanic myself albeit final year of apprenticeship maybe someone could confirm this? Hope that helped in some way and happy motoring

 

[197ClioCup]

Hi welcome to the forum. Regarding your question on cam belt change, providing your local garage/service centre is VAT registered this should suffice to keep the warranty this is my understanding of it being a mechanic myself albeit final year of apprenticeship maybe someone could confirm this? Hope that helped in some way and happy motoring

Thanks, I've used my local mechanic for the last 8 years so I'd rather send it to him, But we'll wait and see as we get closer to September

Cheers
Alex

 

[Alex5]

White is so nice!

 

[tomtombanban]

Thats a sweet looking 197.... looks just like my 200 but with a slightly prettier front end! Enjoy it!

T

 

[Revels]

Hi welcome to the forum. Regarding your question on cam belt change, providing your local garage/service centre is VAT registered this should suffice to keep the warranty this is my understanding of it being a mechanic myself albeit final year of apprenticeship maybe someone could confirm this? Hope that helped in some way and happy motoring

It's out of warranty now so that doesn't matter.

Depending on where you're based, there's a number of specialists dotted around. I'd definitely take it to one of those for piece of mind.

P.S. It's not a Clio Sport.

 

[lgonzalez]

Ah fair enough, didn't know if it was or wasn't the link wouldn't load up properly on my phone to check the reg but thought Id throw that out there anyways!

 

[Simon7929]

Cheers,

I didn't want recaros, I've always found them uncomfortable perhaps that's just me though.....

As for the cambelt change I assume I just take this to my local dealership, Or would my local garage suffice, Sorry to sound dumb I just want to make sure I do everything by the book....

Cheers
Alex

Recaros are a nice touch but the standard seats are very good. They do hold you in place quite well and are suprisingly comfortable.

 

[Bluebeard]

I dislike the recaro's too, so I say good choice!

 

[Spee]

Welcome! I'm not a stalker, honest, yes I'm on the other site! This is the better forum, I've said that on the other one though! :quiet:

 

[Chrisgti6]

Why are we saying the cambelt is due n September? It's an 08 plate, it's not due until july 2013 as far as I can tell?

 

[Gaz_]

Mines March on a 08 plate.

Deffo take it to a specialist, good list on here.

 

[Chrisgti6]

Registration date on this is 28/07/2008, makes it five next July by my calculator?

 

[Spee]

Registration date on this is 28/07/2008, makes it five next July by my calculator?

I thought belts are six years or 72k on the 197, according to my service book they are anyway. Worth getting them checked at service of course!

 

[Chrisgti6]

5 years or 72k on the 197, they increased it to 6 years on the 200 as far as I am aware (weirdly it's the same parts on the 200 though??)

 

[Spee]

My book defo says 6 years, maybe it's because it's an 08 plate? Never mind, it will be done at its next service as I've just had the aux belt and pulley done, it was whining!

 

[Rubicon_]

Congrats looks ace!