Renault Clio 197

[cc_Sledge]

Folks, friend of mine is looking at a Clio 197. Just wanted to see if any of you have any knowledge or anything in particular to look out for? Its a 56 plate model and thats about all i know!!

Chris

[Mr Trophy]

Hello,

Any links of the said car?

[N0ddie]

Really good cars that can be had for a bargain. I have the newer 200 so am a member over on Clio197.net. From being on there the biggest issues seem to be gearboxes and bolster wear if your buying one with Recaros.

Also since the one your mate is looking for is 5 years old he should be looking to have the belts changed (Which wont be cheap).

[FamilyDub]

I nearly bought a 197 Cup before I got my GTI.

I frequently see a white one on a windy B-road on the way home from mother's and TBH, I can't really keep up - the b*stard.

Plus, I'm old & lazy, so no forced induction and high rpms on motorways at 80 (kph, officer ) were enough to put me off the Clio.

[chunkv6]

IIRC the early 197s had a different gearbox which meant that fuel economy was woeful (for what it is) and on motorways at 70mph in 6th gear it was revving close to 4k. im sure mid 20s MPG was mentioned which is less than my V6 gets!!!

They fixed this at some point but im not sure where the cut off is ie 07/57/08 etc. Couple of my mates have had them and they are great cars to be a passenger in (i havent driven one) but i was impressed like!!!