The story of me swapping the 197 for a BG 182

[MikeCracknell]

Prolly not really a progress thread as such, but there will be little bits being done here and there

So anyway, the end of last month, I decided i'd lost it with the 197, and wanted rid. So I put adverts up on Fiesta STOC, Cliosport and 197.net too. Wanted a nice 182 or Fiesta ST.

Then after a shocking example of an ST I saw at a local dealers Clicky, I decided against getting rid of it.

But then I had two PM's on CS from lilgregs (two days running):

hi mate call me/ text me 07#########, got a clio 182 black both cup packs 2005 cambelt just done 58k milege. Luke

Then the next day:

Hi mate just asking again are you still selling the car. Give me a call/text 07######### cheers luke

I replied (I hadn't been on there for a couple of days) saying "Sorry, not interested now as keeping the car"

Then I viewed his posts and was confronted by this:

These created a bulge in the trouser department, so I was then faced with a serious issue: Keep the 197 and struggle a bit financially, or get rid for this 182.

So I texted him and told him to ignore the message on CS.

Over the next day, Luke sent me some more pictures of the car, again creating a bulge in the trouser department :

There really was no option.....the 197 had to go, this was exactly what I was looking for.

So on Good Friday, a drive to Stonehenge, a quite balst up and down and look see at documents etc and money changing hands my way, this was the last picture and time (probably) i'd see my little Red beast:

So after a 2 and a bit hour drive, the 182 arrived at her new home:

 

[MikeCracknell]

Then after a wash on the Saturday, a quick couple of pics (with a hidden message)

Had her for 2 months now. And there's no better way to sum up it up than "No regrets at all"

And for some reason, I don't miss the 197 nearly as much as I thought I would, I am actually surprised by this too.

All that I need to do to this is get the dent in the bonnet removed then she's perfect

 

[MikeCracknell]

Worn out rear pads replaced, wheels refurbed & new splitter:

 

[Impey]

looks ace Mike, seen it on the 197 forum

 

[Slammed172]

And some Autosol exhaust polish

Nice one anyway.

 

[Chris205]

Looks like you made the right decision mate. What exhaust has it got on it?

 

[lewisredfern001]

looks like your happy, which is obviously important. and the BG is soooo much nicer than the red on the 197.

 

[MikeCracknell]

Looks like you made the right decision mate. What exhaust has it got on it?

It's a full K-Tec system, Sports cat too

 

[MikeCracknell]

looks like your happy, which is obviously important. and the BG is soooo much nicer than the red on the 197.

I agree with that, but, I would never have a 197/200 in black....it sounds odd, but its true lol!!

 

[Scott™]

Looks so nice. So much better now the splitter is on. Can I ask what it was about the 197 you didn't like?

 

[MikeCracknell]

Looks so nice. So much better now the splitter is on. Can I ask what it was about the 197 you didn't like?

There was nothing specific - but the "guilt" of the cost of fuel, and then the cambelt was due imminently too. The 182 had everything done - same mileage, better consumption fuel wise.

Can't fault the 197 at all - if I had the money, it would have stayed, but everything happens for a reason loL!!

 

[andywa]

The car looks lovely. Just wish my paint was that nice.

 

[joshfaram]

car looks great mate, glad to hear you don't regret the swap

 

[Jimbo_M]

Nice example dude!

 

[MikeCracknell]

A few more that I took recently:

I like my macro shots

 

[Chris_786]

Makes me kinda miss my 172...

 

[MikeCracknell]

Makes me kinda miss my 172...

I wonder what it is with 1*2's and the newer type of Clio/Megane that makes them soooooooo addictive lol!