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[pigpen]

Hello, first post so I'm finding my way around at the moment. Looking to purchase a '200' probably a 59 / 10 plate. I am trying to ascertain the future expense on the one I am looking at and so trying to work out when the cambelt should be changed can anyone help or point me in the direction of where I can find the answer? Is there anything else I should look for / beware of mechanically on the '200' that perhaps I should allow for in budgeting? It may seem I am being a bit pedantic but went to look at a 197 priced around £7k to find out it needed two new tyres, a service, the cambelt changing as well as taxing which suddenly made it quite an expensive purchase relative to the initial price and gets you close to a sorted '200'. I have learnt therefore it is extremely difficult to compare the value of these cars in adverts and you need to add up everything that needs doing before viewing even!

 

[R-Sport.]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...sts-of-ownership&highlight=200+ownership+mark

Courtesy of Mark CUP-

in terms of a 200- Assuming you want a good spec ( some arent that fussed )- the general consensus is that Speedlines, cup chassis & Recaros are the minimum spec ( as well as full fat as opposed to a CUP) is what most go for-

you really need circa 11k-12k to get a decent one-

Weak points are STILL the gearbox syncros- check for them- there are some other minors but not THAT important.
Servicing is annual or 12k

Cambelt is 5 years or 72k whatever comes first.

all of the above for a 197-

if you want a top spec R27 or late 197 cup budget between 7.5 & 8.5k
Check out 197.net as well as theres some owners on there that sell a bit cheaper for whatever reason they need to sell the car quicker-


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[pigpen]

Thanks for the above!