New Member - Do i get a clio 197?

[Yiannis197]

Go for 197 all the way!!! u get value for money big time! cambelt is at 5 years or 72k

 

[N0ddie]

197 service schedule:

The following is an extract from the service book, might be useful;

Oil & filter - 12k miles / 12m
Spark plugs - 36k miles (no time criteria)
Air filter - 24k miles / 24m
Cabin filter - 12k miles / 12m
Aux drive belt - 72k miles / 60m
Timing belt & pulleys - 72k miles / 60m
Fuel filter - 144k miles (no time criteria)
Brake fluid - 72k miles / 48m
Coolant - 72k miles / 48m

Don't forget, each of the above is whichever comes first, and from then on continuing which ever comes first.

 

[Willis]

Service every 12K/12Months, whichever is sooner.

Cambelt is due at 72K/60Months, again whichever is sooner.

Do not overlook servicing, it's not too expensive to have done and with the nature of the engine it does need doing on time.

The steering wheels have a habit of ''melting'', where the material starts to look a bit wrinkly, it's really common and nothing to worry about. Also, the B-Pillar seals (next to the window as you open the door) split over time, but they're a cheap and easy fix (£12ish from Renualt). Apart from that I can't think of anything else, just that the optional Recaro front seats seem to wear quite quickly... Not a problem though if you get a car without them.

*EDIT* Damn you and you're speed N0ddie!!!

 

[Clio_197]

great info guys. So if i went for this 07 plate with 34k miles, the belts will need to be done next year really?

 

[luke3]

Yep early next year fella

 

[Willis]

Yeah they'll want doing 2012, see if you could use that to get the price down!!! Mine ('07 197) has just ticked over 36K and the belts will be getting done next May. It's not a risk worth taking with a high performance car, I know I'd rather pay £500ish for a cambelt change then gamble and have to pay £2000ish for a new engine!!!

 

[Clio_197]

ok thanks all. I didnt ask them if it had been done to be honest but if it havent ill drop them in price hopefully lol

 

[Roy]

mines 5 yrs nxt march being done nxt month not risking it

 

[Clio_197]

nimbus grey or racing blue?lol love them both really

 

[Steve Murr]

check the gearbox & the gearchange- any crunching gears = new box usually

S

 

[luke3]

Standard seats do wear quite badly swell so check the bolsters on those.

 

[liam92]

FRB all the way! (I know Im a photo whore ) Goodluck with the new car you'll love it!

 

[trailerparktrev]

This is a 197/200 forum so everybody is bound to say buy one.
They're all right both are great cars.

 

[Clio_197]

that a stunning car m8! nice colour too

 

[Clio_197]

going to view and test drive the clio 197 tomorrow.Both 07 plates, 1 is nimbus grey, the other is racing blue and both on 34,000 miles. im going to try and bargain with them and ask them to get the belts done for the asking price

 

[Graeme GTR]

Make a list of option that each car has. If you don't know take a photo inside and out and well tell you the extra spec

 

[Clio_197]

ok thanks m8. after ive viewed the clio 197 today i was supposed to go and view a 57 plate fiesta st in white with 36k miles? i know the clio is in a different league but what do people think of these?

 

[luke3]

Good cars but not in league of a 197

 

[Ed...]

Buy my clio you will love it.

 

[Clio_197]

hi all, just got back from test driving the clio 197. Was a really nice drive, very sharp, plenty of torque in every gear.

The 4 wheels desperatly needed refurbing!
couple of stone chips and that was it really.

They said they would change the belts at cost price....... £550! surely it would cost that for anyone?