Thinking of getting a 197

[Ted_200]

I want 2 get a new car some time next year and im starting to like the 197 more and more.
Has any one gone from a 182 to a 197? are they better?

 

[Rob R26r]

:nono:

 

[FlameR]

pro's: bigger, better build quality, better brakes, updated interior, nice wheels, 6 gears

con's: not as raw (could be a good thing for some people), not as good looking imo, it's still a renault so the same dealer issues apply, worse fuel economy.

 

[Rob R26r]

Just think Ted,6 gears.You have enough trouble with 5.lol.:rasp:

 

[Pettsi]

Go for it, as long as you don't kick up any stones with it

 

[r44my_k]

Go for it, as long as you don't kick up any stones with it

you should consider other cars in the price range as well!

 

[Ted_200]

Just think Ted,6 gears.You have enough trouble with 5.lol.:rasp:

Ha ha your so fuuny m8:boring:

 

[Ted_200]

you should consider other cars in the price range as well![/quote]

I have, but there not much that i like in the price range

 

[ja.jack]

I agree, teddy-b. Not much excitement on the hot hatch scene since the 182 went out of production.

 

[catherinej]

Go for it. I have unfortunately never had a 172/182 but I can say that we are totally satsified with out 197, so much so it is the first car I felt I wanted to spend money on and get it remaped.

 

[Brasseye]

Deffo a better car the 197 but not as much fun IMO

 

[deanf06]

Ive heard that the 197 is ever so slightly slower in a straight line than a 182 but they are v.gd on the twistys

 

[Ted_200]

I think that i will have to have a test drive soon

 

[coatesy]

save ya money u'll lose loads wait until there 3yr old 14k r woteva they are i could think of loads of better cars

 

[cat171]

Second hand 197's have come down a fair bit, i'd do for one of them.

 

[Bluebeard]

I've had 172's, 182's and tbh, the 197 is a massive improvement over both of them.

 

[Alan]

Don't you just love the 197 haters...deary me, each to their own..

For those who haven't driven one and are passing judgement, have a word..

Hi dan x

 

[FlameR]

I've driven both

 

[Alan]

I've driven both

I've owned both...

 

[Bluebeard]

Don't you just love the 197 haters...deary me, each to their own..

For those who haven't driven one and are passing judgement, have a word..

Hi dan x

Hi sweetcheeks

The haters just don't understand mate. To live with day to day, the car is perfect imo. Quick, stable, cheap to run, comfortable and awesome handling abilities. What more can you ask for???

 

[Fletcher]

I really like the R27, great brakes, handling, exhaust note and build, but imho isn't as much fun as the 172/182.

 

[Justin]

the 197 is much better than the previous RS's. i just personally couldnt justify the price tag for a clio..

i drove one when they first came out, so no second hand one anywhere

 

[catherinej]

I think the price tag is ok if you get a good discount. Our import was £12,995 inc. met paint. Certainly at the time a Corsa VXR was ar least £15,995

 

[timmmah]

Well if its between a Corsa VXR or a Clio 197 i'd definately go for the 197!

 

[ja.jack]

This place is like Soviet Russia in the worst times, only you don't get shot. lol

 

[Feirny]

This place is like Soviet Russia in the worst times, only you don't get shot. lol

Surely someone can arrange that. :clown:

 

[Josh@Renparts]

what happened to my posts in this thread? they weren't offensive....

 

[ja.jack]

You could run me over in your wee tractor.

 

[Feirny]

You could run me over in your wee tractor.

It's an F1 car :dapprove:

 

[Josh@Renparts]

You could run me over in your wee tractor.

It's an F1 car :dapprove:

this is why you should own a 197... the rough ride is ruining your brain.

 

[Feirny]

It's an F1 car :dapprove:

this is why you should own a 197... the rough ride is ruining your brain.

LOL, give me that ph-quick.

 

[Josh@Renparts]

this is why you should own a 197... the rough ride is ruining your brain.

LOL, give me that ph-quick.

not you... Ja.narrowmindedjack

 

[ja.jack]

My brain was ruined by all the drugs I took in the sixties, but not to the extent I'd ever buy a 197.

 

[Josh@Renparts]

My brain was ruined by all the drugs I took in the sixties, but not to the extent I'd ever buy a 197.

So your Just too rock and Roll for this refined saga.. Should have said that from the Beginning.

 

[Steve]

Go for it. I have unfortunately never had a 172/182 but I can say that we are totally satsified with out 197, so much so it is the first car I felt I wanted to spend money on and get it remaped.

Your comment don't make sense, your satisfied yet it needed a remap :S

Should of tried a 182

 

[riz]

get a cooper s works!!

 

[Alan]

what happened to my posts in this thread? they weren't offensive....

Indeed, some of mine have gone too, mods??

 

[Bluebeard]

All of mine have gone...

 

[Alan]

All of mine have gone...

Kin' mods at it again!!

 

[Ted_200]

get a cooper s works!!

Na the only mini id get would be a GP and there a bit out of my price range