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Too 200 Or not?
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LY 200
I've had quite a few people come up to me in petrol station's and supermarkets, saying "wow that's a nice car", etc, etc.
Unless they were thinking about robbing me.:rasp:
My comment was more a shot at those people who seem to think the 200 has "ruined some great masterpiece"I've had quite a few people come up to me in petrol station's and supermarkets, saying "wow that's a nice car", etc, etc.
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LY 200
My comment was more a shot at those people who seem to think the 200 has "ruined some great masterpiece"
LOL.
Ahh, I get you now buddy.
200
I've had quite a few people come up to me in petrol station's and supermarkets, saying "wow that's a nice car", etc, etc.
Yes me too, the loud exhausts help as well, people may not like the front but it gets attention.
I know people think i love the 200 and cant see an faults but i hate the amount of people on here who claim to have driven one when they havent.
200= s**t for motorway and it has a few things which it shares with a normal clio, i.e. a boot i always seem to smash, crap back seats funny noises here and there and its s**t in the ice and snow. Makes passengers feel sick. crap sound system.
Im not going to list the pros, just read and review and they will tell you how good it is.
Black 'Cup Packed' 197
TBH If you can afford the newer car then I cant see why you wouldnt, I looked at all three options, I could have bought any one of the three. But I went for a 2nd hand 197 in black with cup pack and Recaro's. TBH out of personal preference, Iv no doubt that the 200 will be marginally better, as most newer cars are. But I just couldnt get to grips with the front end looks. and so didnt see the point in paying more for something I liked less...
Its all a case of getting some test drives in, and getting into a dealer who isnt shy about letting you drive/look around both models.
Its all a case of getting some test drives in, and getting into a dealer who isnt shy about letting you drive/look around both models.
500 Twinair
It's a hard one on whether to sell the 182 and get a Clio 200.
I was in the same boat, didn't like the front end, but heard the ride was great, especially on a 200 cup. Then I saw an ag cup with black speedlines and recaro's. I took it out for a test drive and fell in love with it. Got a great deal for a good px for my 182. But when it came down to it, I couldnt sell the 182, love it too much, and have spent too much on it, it's the most fun car I have had and was a little worried the 200 wouldn't live up to that.
I was in the same boat, didn't like the front end, but heard the ride was great, especially on a 200 cup. Then I saw an ag cup with black speedlines and recaro's. I took it out for a test drive and fell in love with it. Got a great deal for a good px for my 182. But when it came down to it, I couldnt sell the 182, love it too much, and have spent too much on it, it's the most fun car I have had and was a little worried the 200 wouldn't live up to that.
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
He has driven one afaik.
Iain C
ClioSport Club Member
Id rather have a 225 r26. Cheeper to run as well!?
The 200 does look better in the flesh but that price tag is huge!
The 200 does look better in the flesh but that price tag is huge!
200
I paid 15k for a ff 200+cup, granted you can get a very good price an old meggy.
I dont think there is a better new car for 15k like i dont think there is a better car for 5k for a 182.
People can like it or not which is cool, but there are a load of people on here who think the 182 is better just cos they own a 182 and thats it. I personally think the 182 is bland to look at however is a cracking ride.
I also couldnt put up with the interior of the 182 or the 200 cup.
Iceberg 172
I'm not a lover of the 200's looks but as for value for money they're a bit of a bargain at the moment let alone next year once they depreciate.
However, I'd get a 197 and improve it with mods to make it even better than the 200.
If I'm honest, I don't know much about the newer ones and the differences between the 197/200 or improvements. However, i do know that the 197 looks amazing... a serious sleeper which is almost un-identifiable as the sporty model unless you know what you're looking at which I like (like the 172). Where as the 200 looks like a punto imo.
However, I'd get a 197 and improve it with mods to make it even better than the 200.
If I'm honest, I don't know much about the newer ones and the differences between the 197/200 or improvements. However, i do know that the 197 looks amazing... a serious sleeper which is almost un-identifiable as the sporty model unless you know what you're looking at which I like (like the 172). Where as the 200 looks like a punto imo.
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BAHAHA !!!!!!!!!!! Dan your brilliant !
IMO, R27 in whatever colour you can stomach. I dont like the 200, looks shite although im sure they are a very capable machine, its provided EVO with a fair few reviews. It MUST have recaros though, the standard seats are great but the driving position they provide is unbearable at times.
Cheeky f*****s stealing one of my pictures over on RSC!!
I'd go for the 200. The only down side for me is the front end, it's pathetic when you compare it to the 197. After having a 172, 182 and Trophy I'm much happer with the 197 I've currently got, and having driven a 200 I'm tempted to swap again later in the year.
Crappy work hire car
Lol sounds like you're the only one who does Revels!
LY 200
High five to one of my few people!
I test drove one thinking like you but suprisingly didnt want one there and then and even more suprisingly used my nugget to think over it even more! Just a shame i couldnt personally justify spending 16k plus on the new model!
I suppose it depends what you are coming from and how good/happy you are with your current machine though.
LY 200
The last bit is spot on.
I have a 10 year old, rattling, creaky, generally hated shed. Lol.
There's no way I wouldn't want it.
Crappy work hire car
LY 200
The 200 certainly looks fresh and modern compared to the 197 front end, but it's lost the aggression and rear view mirror presence the 197 had.
It's like going back to the 172/182. Only a trained eye could spot the difference, most average people couldn't tell. It's similar with the 200 from the front. The design hides it's width and squat stance.
Don't get me wrong, I like the 200, and might upgrade from the 197 as the 200 is a better car, but the front end is just the generic Renault corporate face. I'm glad they retained the original rear lights and didn't go for those off the new standard Clios, the rear is spot on as far as I'm concerned.
Looks like a standard green Clio in this picture.
Looking a little dated, but still has a presence the 200 has lost.
It's like going back to the 172/182. Only a trained eye could spot the difference, most average people couldn't tell. It's similar with the 200 from the front. The design hides it's width and squat stance.
Don't get me wrong, I like the 200, and might upgrade from the 197 as the 200 is a better car, but the front end is just the generic Renault corporate face. I'm glad they retained the original rear lights and didn't go for those off the new standard Clios, the rear is spot on as far as I'm concerned.
Looks like a standard green Clio in this picture.
Looking a little dated, but still has a presence the 200 has lost.
200
The 200 certainly looks fresh and modern compared to the 197 front end, but it's lost the aggression and rear view mirror presence the 197 had.
It's like going back to the 172/182. Only a trained eye could spot the difference, most average people couldn't tell. It's similar with the 200 from the front. The design hides it's width and squat stance.
Don't get me wrong, I like the 200, and might upgrade from the 197 as the 200 is a better car, but the front end is just the generic Renault corporate face. I'm glad they retained the original rear lights and didn't go for those off the new standard Clios, the rear is spot on as far as I'm concerned.
Looks like a standard green Clio in this picture.
Looking a little dated, but still has a presence the 200 has lost.
A yellow 200 would have just as much road pres
N0ddie
ClioSport Club Member
Tesla Model 3
Eh? Dont know how you can say only a trained eye will know its a 200? Its got that frickin (Hideous in some peoples opinion) black front bumper "F1 style blade". It sticks out like a sore thumb
An Alien green 200 will have a lot more road presence than any (Including yellow) 197. You see a 200 in yer rear veiw mirror you will know its one.If anything, I think the 197 looks almost like a normal Clio (Not the R27 obviously, that has silly stickers).
Back on topic however. I think you should get a 200 (Only if you can afford it mind) as its a better car (In every way). Bigger, better build quality, more powerful (Just), looks better and is safer.
Also. To try and justify your point you had to pick probably the worst combo of wheels and paint for the 200. Alien green is meant to have black wheels:
Now, you cant tell me they look like normal Clios?
The 200 certainly looks fresh and modern compared to the 197 front end, but it's lost the aggression and rear view mirror presence the 197 had.
It's like going back to the 172/182. Only a trained eye could spot the difference, most average people couldn't tell. It's similar with the 200 from the front. The design hides it's width and squat stance.
Don't get me wrong, I like the 200, and might upgrade from the 197 as the 200 is a better car, but the front end is just the generic Renault corporate face. I'm glad they retained the original rear lights and didn't go for those off the new standard Clios, the rear is spot on as far as I'm concerned.
Looks like a standard green Clio in this picture.
Looking a little dated, but still has a presence the 200 has lost.
I think that's mainly just bad pictures.
I prefer the black front but that looks a lot better that the dodgy pic you chose! Lol.
And yellow..
Must stop looking at these!
Eh? Dont know how you can say only a trained eye will know its a 200? Its got that frickin (Hideous in some peoples opinion) black front bumper "F1 style blade". It sticks out like a sore thumb
If anything, I think the 197 looks almost like a normal Clio (Not the R27 obviously, that has silly stickers).
Back on topic however. I think you should get a 200 (Only if you can afford it mind) as its a better car (In every way). Bigger, better build quality, more powerful (Just), looks better and is safer.
You 200 owners are very defensive about it's looks. lol
You all have to remember that you all know your Clios. Most average people don't have the faintest idea what a Renaultsport Clio is. Most think the V6 has some horrid body kit on it and the R27 is just a Clio with chavy stickers
I work with a lot of car nuts. One of the lads this morning commented he thinks he saw a 200. He wasn't even sure, and he reads Evo and is currently buying a Boxter.
Another of the lads, a CTR owner mentioned he had a 197 behind him the other week and couldn't believe how wide it looked in his rear view mirror. I can't comment on how the 200 looks in the rear view mirror as I've only seen them static or from behind the wheel.
Anyway, I'm still considering a RB one later in the year, or an S2000!
Back on topic, get a 200, as with most Renaultsports, they get better and better each model, and the 200 is no exception.
Edit: LOL Dan, that last AG shot just looks wrong. They wear white so much better.
One last Edit:
This doesn't help matters with it's fogs sticking out in a similar fashion to the 197, sideskirts and silver badge ends, normal people get confused.
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They do indeed. Hence why I've had 4 from new.
They also offer the best bang for your buck along with total practicality.Lol. Clio owners being defensive? You're shocked at that?! It's the same with every model. Ever.
But you're right about telling the difference. Even now after being here for years I'm still double checking if something was a sport or not. But I like that they're subtlety different.
You won't leave Clios
RB with black front and black speedlines?I like white but I'd have AG fo sho. Love it!
seb
ClioSport Club Member
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i just can't get over that front end.
hmmmi don't know really... i think the 197 front did look superb and could be quite easily spotted for someone with a bit of knowledge.
I haven't actually seen a 200 on the road yet so can't comment.
i'm inclined ot wait for the next RS clio as i think the 200 would be too similiar to my last 197. I am sure I would love the extra low down grunt but it is really tha tfront end that kills it for me.
Still a superb car though.
hmmmi don't know really... i think the 197 front did look superb and could be quite easily spotted for someone with a bit of knowledge.
I haven't actually seen a 200 on the road yet so can't comment.
i'm inclined ot wait for the next RS clio as i think the 200 would be too similiar to my last 197. I am sure I would love the extra low down grunt but it is really tha tfront end that kills it for me.
Still a superb car though.
