Thinking about one.

[michaelsyer]

I currently driven a citroen c2 GT and im looking for a power upgrade with £5000 to spend im looking at a clio 197

If im aloud to post ebay links let me know and ill post one to the car that im looking at. Going to view next week. Can anyone let me know some things to look out for

 

[Chris]

You can post the car your looking at with an ebay link yep.

welcome to the forum! You won't regret one.

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Hi welcome their is a buyers guide for both 197/200

 

[Jmax]

Welcome and heres the buyers guide...

Buyers Guide

 

[Pav]

:welcome:

 

[shells2074]

Hello. The obvious thing would be cambelt.

 

[Jimmy]

Hello and welcome.

You won't hear many bad words said about the 197 on this forum! They are cracking cars and it will be a great upgrade from the C2. The buyer's guide is very helpful and covers all the important things to look out for when viewing.

However, any questions you have, everyone will be happy to help.

 

[michaelsyer]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-C...281?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a5184f0a1

this is the one i was looking at, im really liking the 197. Im not enjoying the orange but i can always get the bits re sprayed.

If anyone can suggest a 197 for sale on ebay/ this forum i have roughly £5000 to spend.

 

[Jimmy]

Yeah the orange bits aren't the most appealing of mods, however each to their own

An already modded car can be good if that's what you are after, however I would say that half the fun of modding comes from making changes yourself, that are personal to you.

IMO, a nice clean standard car is the best option and then you can make mods down the line if you decide you want to change things like the exhaust etc.

If you become a paid member, you will be able to view the For Sale section - there are usually a few cars for sale on here at any one time.

 

[Pav]

when viewing check the seats for any wear..the exhaust is sweet..very nice noise..have one myself and really like it...
also check the gearbox doesnt crunch..

 

[wallace]

If you fancy a red car, mines for sale - based M25 Junc 25

45k - FSH etc

Drop me a PM if you like

 

[michaelsyer]

Friend asked me to ask this, are their any problems with people easily stealing your clio because of the push start like the Ford focus rs/ st's?

 

[Chris]

Not heard any problems with that happening.

 

[michaelsyer]

i didnt know if it would be on the same system im not quite sure how the rs gets stolen so easily lol

 

[Pav]

bet you are referring to a video posted on FK lately...not heard of any stolen clios..touch wood..

 

[michaelsyer]

you find a car you really like the look of then you see its an 07 with 110k miles

 

[wallace]

I feel your pain............every van i look at that appears tidy enough has covered 150k+ waaaaay to many miles for a new work horse

Always the way though, want what you cant afford

Again though Michael if you can raise more funds then id suggest having a look at my motor because it a good deal with all the new bits, and i wouldnt be selling if i didnt have too..........

 

[michaelsyer]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-RENA...123?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aad4fe76b

Can people read this and let me know what they think, i love the look etc, its had timing belt done i confirmed it with renault. It had the manifold changed and replaced which is a common fault i understand. im not sure what other common faults the 197 have. so i am not sure what questions to ask

 

[James17]

197 is a good choice, i went from a Citroen C2 1.1 as my first car to my clio 197!

 

[Pav]

to me it looks like a good buy..the guy knows his stuff and by the look of it,it seems he is very honest about the car...
from the ad,he said that the center silencer was chopped out and replaced with a(guess a straight stainless steel pipe)..i'd ask about that and whether the car has any flat spot due to this..
maybe ask about the brakes,discs and pads...they might need doing..not overly expensive but i'd ask..