Will 10k get me a decent 200?

[Inequality Street]

Hi,

I've been looking into getting in an RS for a while. I've managed to secure myself a little extra cash, so have a budget of up to and including £8000.00 plus my ST which I think I'll get between £2000 and £2500. (Toomey Renault gave me a P/X figure of £2400).

Question is, what to get?

I think I may be a little shy on money for a 200 - Even though I'd absolutely love one. Do you think it's possible?

As of yet I've only driven 197's. I've so far test driven 2. One I liked, one I didn't.

The one I did like was silver, so I literally drove that just to get some experience in it. But it drove rather nice, they're slower than I thought they would be though?

One I didn't like was White, again not a colour I would consider but it was just an abomination. After market lights all round, loads of moisture and a damp smell. Also crunched into 3rd and 5th. Yuck.


So ultimately, should I accept I'll end up in a 197? Or could it be worth holding out for a 200?

(Renault told me I'm around £1500 short of a 200 from them, but I assume they'd charge a premium anyway)



Before it's bought up insurance/petrol costs aren't an issue. I'm also in no massive rush, but would like to be in one this year.




Thanks
Ry

 

[R-Sport.]

I have a MINT 200 in your range.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/...clio-200-cup--high-spec--recaros--frsh/946317

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[JON13S]

Surely the fiesta st is worth more than that?

 

[Inequality Street]

I have a MINT 200 in your range.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/...clio-200-cup--high-spec--recaros--frsh/946317

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That's beautiful. Just tried to call the mobile number on the add and it's switched off. I'll PM you

 

[Matthew]

I'd say £10k will get you a nice one.

Why not get a R27 and save about 3 grand?

 

[Kyle 86]

R27 FTW all day long!!

 

[Kyle 86]

Ull get way more selling the ST private dude i would imagine it would sell quick enough mate

 

[CrippsCorner]

As said that's way underestimating your car tbh... ST's are one I keep an eye on and not seen them getting that cheap yet! Unless it's a CAT-D?

 

[BIGASH]

Buy the 200 that Steve at R-Sport is selling I keep looking at the listing but couldn’t live with the colour for an everyday car

 

[Knuckles]

either get one off steve or get a mint, all options r27 with money left over for a few choice mods

 

[Inequality Street]

Ull get way more selling the ST private dude i would imagine it would sell quick enough mate

I'd love to sell privatley for a bit more cash, but couldnt manage without a car for work etc, so would only trade unfortunatley.


And it's not a CAT D, it's just got 86k on the clock

 

[Chapppers11]

Buy the 200 that Steve at R-Sport is selling I keep looking at the listing but couldn’t live with the colour for an everyday car

Why?

 

[boffey]

10k is plenty to get a 200. I just got mine for 10,500 probably paid a little to much but to was near to home and the spec I wanted.

 

[Carbon maniac]

Have a look what else is around in your budget chap as for the same price as a decent spec milage 200 you could have a evo x or audi rs4/6

 

[Stefan.]

Have a look what else is around in your budget chap as for the same price as a decent spec milage 200 you could have a evo x or audi rs4/6

LOL lets be serious whats running one like

yes you can get one for that budget

imo though i would go with an r27 or focus rs mk1

 

[BIGASH]

Why?

I love the colour don't get me wrong but I would prefer a more discrete colour for a daily driver

 

[rs 1an]

Buy the 200 that Steve at R-Sport is selling I keep looking at the listing but couldn’t live with the colour for an everyday car

View attachment 88592 my wife uses her racy blue every day

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I'd have that off Steve, it's gorgeous!

 

[Inequality Street]

I have a MINT 200 in your range.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/...clio-200-cup--high-spec--recaros--frsh/946317

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Just a quick update, I went down to view this the next day (Sunday just gone) and bought it! Should pick it up within a week or so Happy days!

 

[KFRRS94]

Nice one mate, enjoy :approve: Lovely motor that.

 

[Wick]

Nice one. It will be mint and more. Steve is a really genuine guy, nice choice!

 

[R-Sport.]

I think I polished the paint off it-

Will be ready soon!

S

 

[Inequality Street]

I think I polished the paint off it-

Will be ready soon!

S

Almost haha! Looking forward to picking her up

 

[Al_G]

Congrats Mate!