197- impressions from owners needed

[AdamT]

Hi Guys,

We are thinking of buying a 197- could anyone who has experience with this car go over what you like about it....what you dont like etc etc.

thanks very much, really appreciated

best,
adam

[mantawolf]

Get yourself over to www.renaultsport.co.uk.

Join the forum/community and recieve all the info on the Clio/Megane RS models.

See you there

[AdamT]

Thanks

[Catherine197]

Hi Adam,

We have one and love it.

Our car is a 57 plate from MotorPoint

It's standard spec apart from metallic paint

MoH will be along shortly with a full report.

If you have any specific questions ask away.

Edited by Catherine197 on Friday 2nd November 20:09

[celticpilgrim]

Hi Adam,

Catherine's Other Half, now, this Clio 197....what can I tell you...


I came out of a BMW 330d, so as you can imagine, I had my reservations. These were quickly put to bed. It is an absoloute hoot to drive, plenty of power, incredibly well planted, and drives likeit is on rails. It regularly puts cars twice its price to shame and I like it more every time i drive it.

Minus points - as Catherine said, we bought it from motorpoint, so no choice on spec - no leather, sat nav or audio update, but for what we saved on list, who cares - I can always buy myself a TomTom!!!


Get one, you will not be disappointed......unless you come across a cheap, minted condition V6, but I doubt it!!!!


(edited 'cos she's checkin' my bleedin post!!!)

Edited by celticpilgrim on Friday 2nd November 20:18

[celticpilgrim]

Hi Adam,

Catherine's Other Half, now, this Clio 197....what can I tell you...


I came out of a BMW 330d, so as you can imagine, I had my reservations. These were quickly put to bed. It is an absoloute hoot to drive, plenty of power, incredibly well planted, and drives likeit is on rails. It regularly puts cars twice its price to shame and I like it more every time i drive it.

Minus points - as Catherine said, we bought it from motorpoint, so no choice on spec - no leather, sat nav or audio update, but for what we saved on list, who cares - I can always buy myself a TomTom!!!


Get one, you will not be disappointed......unless you come across a cheap, minted condition V6, but I doubt it!!!!


(edited 'cos she's checkin' my bleedin post!!!)

Edited by celticpilgrim on Friday 2nd November 20:19

[CarlT]

AdamT said:

Hi Guys,

We are thinking of buying a 197- could anyone who has experience with this car go over what you like about it....what you dont like etc etc.

thanks very much, really appreciated

best,
adam

I have just had a 197 for the last 3 months / 11,000 miles. It was a fantastic car, comfortable, quick, managed about 29mpg on average. Don't be concerned by all this talk of 'kangarooing' - I had no issues at all. Yes, you do need to let the engine warm up 1st thing in the morning - if you do it is fine.

Go to your local dealer and get a drive in one - there are still number R27s available !

[AdamT]

Thanks guys, much appreciated

I think we will get one

[Race2the Redline]

Adam

The Cup version (Available in white to match the GT3) can now be ordered.

R2TR

[Catherine197]

Adam, further to my email today the re-map, if you are not far from Wiltshire you are more than welcome to come and have a test ride.

[warren182]

197 is a good car, but I'd try a Trophy before going for a 197.

[Baldylocks]

warren182 said:

197 is a good car, but I'd try a Trophy before going for a 197.

Do you own a 197 then Warren?

I'm shocked you did'nt recommend a ph1 172 tbh.

[Catherine197]

warren182 said:

197 is a good car, but I'd try a Trophy before going for a 197.

What if he doesn't want a secondhand car?

[warren182]

Nope, don't own a 197. Had one for a day, took one out on track. Owned a 172 ph2, 182cup, now looking for a ph1 172. 197 is a great car, but it feels slower than the previous hot clio's. I agree with most magazine reviews, great handling car but feels underpowered.

[Polarbert]

Trophy would be my choice as well. If only because of the extra weight that 197 brings.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I test drove the r27 197 about a week ago.

To my shock I was let out alone so I went bananas lol.

Competant car but its still all or nothing with it. I kind of like that, finally got the urge to own one out of my system though.

[AdamT]

Well we ordered one yesterday.

Renault racing blue, and bi-xenon lights...

looking forward to it, coming end of january

best,
adam

[Catherine197]

Excellent news Adam, you won't be disapointed and I guess your car will have the revised gearbox.

Edited by Catherine197 on Wednesday 5th December 17:56

[RichyBoy]

why was the gearbox revised?

[AlpineAndy]

RichyBoy said:

why was the gearbox revised?

Longer top gear (or is it the top 2...)