hi newbie here

[jamie94]

Hi i,m Jamie just thought id say hello as this is my first post . I currently drive a corsa but I,m soon to be driving a clio 197. I,ve been told the gearbox can be a problem as the synchromesh goes can anyone tell me how i would know if the gearbox was on its way out does it feel clunky or anything like that . Also is there anything else to look out for . I,m going to view a couple this weekend so any advice would be appreciated I,m looking from years 2007/2009 . I,m looking forward to getting my new clio 197 just cant wait :thumbsup:

 

[badbuzz2]

Welcome to the club pal gearboxes are hit or miss pal if you can get a 200 less issues

 

[Foxspeed]

welcome

 

[Stevoox]

Welcome!

 

[-Eddie-]

Welcome along.

 

[Rogue]

Hi Jamie. Take a look at the buyers guise, a few posts above yours.


The gearbox has a "crunch" to do. Can be in high revs so make sure you take it for a decent test drive.

 

[LukeRS]

Welcome.

 

[Deaks]

Welcome along buddy, corsa to a 197. Nice progression!

 

[smoggy mark]

:welcome:to the forum.

 

[Gam]

Welcome along matey.

Gearbox's like people have said are hit and miss with these but a 200 would be a safer option.

Brakes are also another thing to check closely as these have a history of ceasing to the caliper if not cleaned regularly every year or so.

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Welcome to the Club enjoy

 

[townley]

Welcome mate.

 

[DanB720]

Welcome bud.

Gearboxes are very hit and miss. Best way to check is slip it into 4th at high revs, ive had mine replacedbtw, it is a very clear crunch.

 

[Mentalpen]

Welcome along and good luck with the search/new 197

 

[jamie94]

Cheers for the welcomes guys and the helpful info on the gearbox issue . One of the cars I,m going to see has had the clio 200 box fitted to it under warranty in 2012. So maybe that would be a good thing it also says that its a bit quicker off the mark with the 200 box fitted .

 

[Leethelips]

Welcome mate from another newbie

 

[Stephen]

Cheers for the welcomes guys and the helpful info on the gearbox issue . One of the cars I,m going to see has had the clio 200 box fitted to it under warranty in 2012. So maybe that would be a good thing it also says that its a bit quicker off the mark with the 200 box fitted .

They do have different ratios from the 197 so quite possibly yeah. Wouldn't have thought it would be noticeable though.

Welcome though matey

 

[930Tech]

:welcome: to the forum.