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Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
As Beefy said above - another Reno would (for me) be an R26. Or maybe a 2nd hand Trophy? Not a 197.
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Fiesta Silver Limited Ed.
My mams just ordered one 
http://www.simpledeal.co.uk/vehicles/Car_Detail.asp?ID=3583&ClassID=6&Cat=1
http://www.simpledeal.co.uk/vehicles/Car_Detail.asp?ID=3583&ClassID=6&Cat=1
S2000
I'm waiting for the Cup version, nearly bought a 197 R27 - but decided to save the extra money to change rather than get a loan. The Cup pack on the R27 makes the car feel a lot more responsive than the standard 197.
LOL you would say that. will see how it goes more thoughts and experiences are welcome just in the thinking stage at the moment
Clio 197
197 all the way I'd say, I'm not disapointed with mine in the slightest infact my mates have started taking the p155 out of me because of how much I like the car, although they like it as well just not as much as me. I think it feels slower than it actualy is and believe me there isn't much that beats even a standard 197 on handling that's why I've only been on a motorway once in it lol.
seb
ClioSport Club Member
Clio trophy
drive the vehicles you are considering.
do not pay any attention to people on here for opnions as all opnions are vastly biased anyway.
Ultimately it is you who has to live with it and pay for it. Make the decison based on your thoughts and not from the cs massiv imo.
do not pay any attention to people on here for opnions as all opnions are vastly biased anyway.
Ultimately it is you who has to live with it and pay for it. Make the decison based on your thoughts and not from the cs massiv imo.
Depends what you want ? Do you want a fun comfy day to day hot hatch ? If so there are loads of turbocharged products out there.However if you want to repeat your hardhore hot hatch experience there is only one way to go : R26.
The 197 is a also ran in the land of the hot hatches I'm sad to say.
The 197 is a also ran in the land of the hot hatches I'm sad to say.
Matt, we traded in our '05 182 with cup packs for a 197 R27 and I think it is a better car all round. We have had it for well over a month now and I love it. The handling is fantastic - almost zero body roll and just feels more grown up than the 182. OK, so it's not as quick in a straight line, but that is more than made up for by the fact there is more room in the car and the "fun factor" is just as good
Shed.
if you enjoy driving it thats what matters !
Pep
ClioSport Club Member
M2,XJS,S1000RR
i would love one, especially an r27, looks have grown on me so much and they are really good cars.
however for similar money i would probably get the megane because of tuning etc, just simpler.
however in my real world i would probably stick with your car, £15-£17k on a car is a lot of money, unless you can comfortably afford it why not keep the 182?
yeah, i know, keep the 182 and buy me a 172 cup, then we're both happy...one more than the other!!
however for similar money i would probably get the megane because of tuning etc, just simpler.
however in my real world i would probably stick with your car, £15-£17k on a car is a lot of money, unless you can comfortably afford it why not keep the 182?
yeah, i know, keep the 182 and buy me a 172 cup, then we're both happy...one more than the other!!
Mini Cooper S sport
Definitely! That's what I'm going to do. I want something noticibly faster than my 182..and something as quick as an Astra VXR without buying a Vauxhall.
Arctic Clio 182 FF
By the way, simpledeal is a real good price for a PCP. Ive had a quote for a 197 from a lease company I use and they beat it by up to 8 quid a month, doesn't sound a lot but having the 197 will push my insurance up a bit and this will compensate. I love the Clio, driven a 182 and it's so good but have a feeling the 197 is just more modern, new, better made, bigger, more solid and dare I say it, safer. I owned an MX5, great open top fun, but on a motorway i was so low down I didn't feel safe- safety is a big priority now. 197 definitely for me. When there are more about, the 182 etc will look
Arctic Clio 182 FF
By the way, simpledeal is a real good price for a PCP. Ive had a quote for a 197 from a lease company I use and they beat it by up to 8 quid a month, doesn't sound a lot but having the 197 will push my insurance up a bit and this will compensate. I love the Clio, driven a 182 and it's so good but have a feeling the 197 is just more modern, new, better made, bigger, more solid and dare I say it, safer. I owned an MX5, great open top fun, but on a motorway i was so low down I didn't feel safe- safety is a big priority now. 197 definitely for me. When there are more about, the 182 etc will look dated. Even the Megane is due an upgrade. And it's bigger. 197 defo! In black or Albi blue or Nimbus. Silver and black are my options at the mo, they're rare!
