Purchase issue - 57 R27 or 09 197 Lux

[JayR]

I would go for the newest/best spec'd 197 you can find rather than an older R27 which is exactly what i did!

As nice as the lux probably is if it didnt have the cup chassis i would be looking at another spec'd 197 or an R27 though!

What options does that LUX have? I remember you posting a little while back and they didnt come with a hell of alot more in standard form than a run of the mill 197 did they?

 

[Christopher]

R27. No contest.

Best spec. Best colour. Limited run.

 

[JCC]

Keep in mind the wheels on the Lux are going to end up shagged by the end of next winter (if they aren't already) unless you're out sealing them all the time.

 

[EllD90]

Sex on wheels!

Get the lux! But not for £14K!

 

[Jamie]

I never really liked Nimbus but I saw a Nimbus 200 recently and it looked really good - quite suprised at my change in opinion.

 

[JayR]

^The 200 is Mercury rather than Nimbus mate!

 

[Jamie]

Ohhh right, probably that then. Looked very nice.

 

[Pete.]

Has to be an R27 for me as well, but then again I'm biased

 

[dmn1989]

will let him tell you what he got!

JayR they also do the 200 is nimbus

 

[Marv-C]

Sex on wheels!

Get the lux! But not for £14K!

I would swap my Nimbus for that

 

[JayR]

What are the wheels all about? I cant make out whether they are standards or anth cup rims? :S

From the Red Brembos it would indicate cup pack surely?

 

[jenic]

Would be the R27 for me, plus if your keeping it for 3 years white will be out of fashion and worth much less imo

 

[Marv-C]

What are the wheels all about? I cant make out whether they are standards or anth cup rims? :S

From the Red Brembos it would indicate cup pack surely?

Wheels are a 'diamond finish' exclusive to the Lux. Doesn't have the cup pack IIRC. Luxury and cup don't mix :S

 

[JayR]

^Why not? Cup packs mix with a normal FF nice enough!

Its basically a 197 with leather interiour and silly finish wheels!

 

[AlexS]

R27 will be going out of warranty shortly, worth checking to see if the seats have been changed already, if they haven't and your the 2nd owner I can't see Renault replacing them under warranty when the car is in its 3 rd year.

Personally I wouldnt buy either, I would save some money and get her a Twingo 133, 6 month old version with sub 10k can be had for £9.5k..
Fiat 500 Abarth may be worth a look, the residuals are far better than any Renault.

 

[JayR]

The trouble with the 500's and the Twingos are that they area total different car! Its like comparing the Clio to the Meg or an Astra VXR, Focus ST etc!

Its a step backward in the hot hatch market imo.

 

[R20 CWH]

got the R27 in the end. There was a twingo in the dealership, but not for me.

Good deal from darren (dmn1989 above) so couldnt really argue with it.

Extended warranty, new tyres, new pads and its immaculate. Pretty good as I have always liked nimbus R27s.

:approve:

 

[MikeLYR27]

Don't follow the herd, stand out from the crowd :nono:

lol and by a white car?! Very different

 

[Marv-C]

got the R27 in the end. There was a twingo in the dealership, but not for me.

Good deal from darren (dmn1989 above) so couldnt really argue with it.

Extended warranty, new tyres, new pads and its immaculate. Pretty good as I have always liked nimbus R27s.

:approve:

Congrats mate. You know you are going to love it.

 

[Marv-C]

lol and by a white car?! Very different

Fair enough . I was really thinking about a LUX rather than a R27

 

[JayR]

HIGH FIVE to Nimbus!

 

[Chili Red]

Congrats! Extended warranty is good. I do love the R27s.

 

[.GAZ.]

Good job R27 heed!

 

[Pete.]

Good shout, you won't regret it.

 

[R20 CWH]

do love nimbus

 

[.GAZ.]

When you getting it?

 

[R20 CWH]

next weekend

 

[jenic]

nice choice

 

[stoddie]

nice one chap - get your order in for the elia spoiler

 

[seb]

nimbus R27 FTW

 

[R20 CWH]

nice one chap - get your order in for the elia spoiler

one step ahead of you partner.

 

[Bluebeard]

Chic the pecs!

You done good. You won't be disappointed! I got your text but I clean forgot to reply. I offer 1000 apologies. x

 

[Cliotoby]

if the lux has recaros. If not then the R27. Hell id prolly go for the R27 full stop.

 

[R20 CWH]

Chic the pecs!

You done good. You won't be disappointed! I got your text but I clean forgot to reply. I offer 1000 apologies. x

colshe mouf - it was disappointing not to hear from you!

However, there was no flights down to bristol for a good shoeing -

:lolup:

 

[N0ddie]

one step ahead of you partner.

Where you getting it painted/fitted mate.

Think we're gonna get one for the 200.

 

[koi]

Good choice, look forward to seeing it

 

[.GAZ.]

LOL @ Colshe, i <3 him very much!

 

[Fred@BTM]

got the R27 in the end. There was a twingo in the dealership, but not for me.

Good deal from darren (dmn1989 above) so couldnt really argue with it.

Extended warranty, new tyres, new pads and its immaculate. Pretty good as I have always liked nimbus R27s.

:approve:

erm i thought you were skint? :S

 

[R20 CWH]

just say that to you.

 

[Poopensharten]

Now sell me the 172 Charley boy