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    Going to see a 197 tomorrow. Tomorrow could be the day I become an owner

    It wasnt so much the kangarooing. I could have got used to that. Its just the car felt so flat unless it was screaming which I understand these cars are all about but for where I have to drive 99% of the time I am not going to be able to drive the car like that and running that car say under 5k...
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    Going to see a 197 tomorrow. Tomorrow could be the day I become an owner

    I did go and view it. Was a 6hr round trip. The car was as genuine as the advert and looked so much better in the flesh than the pics. The guy was a real nice guy too. I didnt end up buying it tho. Not sure if this is something I will regret or not. Until yesterday I had not driven one. For the...
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    Going to see a 197 tomorrow. Tomorrow could be the day I become an owner

    Cheers for all the comments guys. Hopefully it is as good as it seems.
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    Going to see a 197 tomorrow. Tomorrow could be the day I become an owner

    In all fairness I did want a 200 with the other wheels and spoiler etc.this one just peaked my interest due to its condition, milage and great service history
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    Going to see a 197 tomorrow. Tomorrow could be the day I become an owner

    5k is where I wanted to be on it. Don't know how much he is gonna move. He said he has turned down 5300
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    Going to see a 197 tomorrow. Tomorrow could be the day I become an owner

    Too high you think? I thought given its mileage and condition it was around ok money. Has had gearbox done under warranty and steering wheel also
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    Going to see a 197 tomorrow. Tomorrow could be the day I become an owner

    Hi guys, Took your advice on a car that I saw last week and left it well alone. I am going to see this one tomorrow. What do you think? Any comments much appreciated http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-2-0-16V-VVT-197bhp-Renaultsport-197-3dr-/192067313854?hash=item2cb81aa0be:g:fKIAAOSwopRYcrh2
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    Does anyone know this car?

    Thanks for the info guys. Think it will be best to stay away from this one then by the sounds of it. I am not after one until march/april its just this one ticked every box for me apart from the recarros and I liked the price. But I guess there is a reason its so cheap. Thanks for your help. I...
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    Does anyone know this car?

    Thanks for the offer mate really appreciate it. I have messaged him but the alarm bells are already sounding from what you two are saying here
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    Does anyone know this car?

    I'm in south Wales so around a 3 hour drive i think
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    Does anyone know this car?

    Ah that doesn't sound too aappealing
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    Does anyone know this car?

    Yes that's the one. Tried to upload a pic but it said image to big . May have to wait till I am at a PC later but that is the location of the car
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    Does anyone know this car?

    Hi guys, Was looking to buy a clio in march but spotted this on Facebook. Is it a member here? Its a red 197 with plate VN06 HRZ. Seems to tick a lot of boxes for me, but just seems really cheap Advert reads ABSOLUTE BARGAIN 2006 clio sport 197 88'000 miles Hpi clear With some choice...
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    The snip

    I have recently had it done. About 8 weeks ago. I am not exaggerating, I have had more painful paper cuts. They do swell, and do bruise but I had little to zero pain during healing. Whole procedure done in 20 mins and stitches fall out within 2 weeks.
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    new wannabe from south wales

    You have what I want spot on there Johnny99. Would be amazing if I could find alien green or liquid yellow with that spec within my budget but I am not holding out too much hopes. Been lurking here every day now and reading threads. The gearbox problem does seem to be a small pause for concern...