197 purchase!!!

[Jamesl0465]

hi guys, after some advice if possible!

Looking at buying an 07 plate 197 this week with 48k on the clock, its fairly strong money. The only issue is its had 5 former keepers....would that put you off?

Thanks in advance

James

 

[RSRowe]

The strong money would put me off more than the number of keepers

 

[Jamesl0465]

The strong money would put me off more than the number of keepers

Its £4600, think thats too much?

 

[RSRowe]

It's difficult to comment without any further details. But it seems steep personally.

 

[Beany]

Yeah i agree without too much information that’s steep for a 197..

Decent 200 money that

 

[Jamesl0465]

Yeah i agree without too much information that’s steep for a 197..

Decent 200 money that

So its 51k, 2 owners, FSH, cambelt and pump done, interior is in good order and bodywork is tidy

 

[Jamesl0465]

So its 51k, 2 owners, FSH, cambelt and pump done, interior is in good order and bodywork is tidy

 

[lewishunter98]

It looks tidy! What's the spec?

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[Jamesl0465]

It looks tidy! What's the spec?

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Standard as far as i’m aware other than the painted wheels! So hard to find a real nice one!!!

 

[lewishunter98]

Yeah it's becoming harder because most people have discovered they make good track cars. [emoji23]

Can see it has cup chassis, recaros?

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[Jamesl0465]

Yeah it's becoming harder because most people have discovered they make good track cars. [emoji23]

Can see it has cup chassis, recaros?

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It doesnt have the recaros just the standard seats!

I have a mate who works for renault so not massively worried about the mechanicals, just want one with nice bodywork and interior to be honest!

The garage also looks reputable but i guess you never know!

Anything to look out for when i view it?

 

[Jamesl0465]

Yeah it's becoming harder because most people have discovered they make good track cars. [emoji23]

Can see it has cup chassis, recaros?

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It doesnt have the recaros just the standard seats!

I have a mate who works for renault so not massively worried about the mechanicals, just want one with nice bodywork and interior to be honest!

The garage also looks reputable but i guess you never know!

Anything to look out for when i view it?

 

[lewishunter98]

Hmmm maybe a touch pricey then imo mate. Though it does look tidy

- Crunchy gearbox (I know all about that one)
- Ball joints/swivel joints, typically knocking over bumps and turning etc. Think it causes the wheel to pull you over cambered roads etc too
- Any knocking could also indicate drop links/anti rotation links/top mounts etc
- Steering rack knocking on lock to lock too!

They can be a real pain but they're so good when they're working properly! [emoji23]


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[lewishunter98]

Oh and also leaking flexis..

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[Jamesl0465]

Hmmm maybe a touch pricey then imo mate. Though it does look tidy

- Crunchy gearbox (I know all about that one)
- Ball joints/swivel joints, typically knocking over bumps and turning etc. Think it causes the wheel to pull you over cambered roads etc too
- Any knocking could also indicate drop links/anti rotation links/top mounts etc
- Steering rack knocking on lock to lock too!

They can be a real pain but they're so good when they're working properly! [emoji23]


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Great, thanks.

I think i’d want to get it for under £4.5k tbh if its any good...we will see!

 

[lewishunter98]

Don't be afraid to rev it out, that way you'll really know whether the synchros are going in third and fourth

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[RSRowe]

Ultimately it's up to you isn't it. I still think it's pricey personally.
My mate picked up his LY 200 for not much more With quite a few tasteful mods.

 

[Jamesl0465]

Don't be afraid to rev it out, that way you'll really know whether the synchros are going in third and fourth

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Thanks mate! Will see how i get on!

 

[Jamesl0465]

Ultimately it's up to you isn't it. I still think it's pricey personally.
My mate picked up his LY 200 for not much more With quite a few tasteful mods.

just think i prefer the 197 to the 200 for some reason!

hopefully its decent and im not travelling half way round the country for nothing!!!

 

[Jamesl0465]

Great, thanks.

I think i’d want to get it for under £4.5k tbh if its any good...we will see!

Hoping from the mot history that the leak has been sorted and the ball joints etc!