Looking to buy a 197

[matt_p]

hi people sorry if this is the wrong section. Had a good look through the buyers guide and its been very helpful.

is there anything i need to look out for or totally aviod on the earlier 197s?

looking at 06/56 reg with around 50k with the cambelt changed is there anything else?

thanks and sorry if i posted this in the wrong section :glare:

 

[Roy]

:welcome:mate no your ok to post in here as your new
One of the things with early 197s is gearbox troubles

 

[930Tech]

:welcome: to the site.

 

[Willis]

Welcome!!!

Firstly, great choice of potential new car, you won't be dissapointed.

Sceondly, the steering wheels wear badly (Renault will meet you halfway at least on the cost of a repair though), some suffer from crunchy gearboxes (all of them do it when cold, but some have it when warm which is a sign of impending death). The rear brakes will seize on if you park with the handbrake on and there's any sniff of rain... The front seats wear a bit, the Recaros (if spec'd) wear a lot.

Thirdly, ignore the minor down points, every car has them. It's the best car you'll get for the money. :thumbup:

 

[Ash]

:welcome: to the site. Same as Roy, gearbox issues are well known in the 197. I'm changing the gearbox oil in mine to try and relieve it.

 

[MikeH]

Welcome to the club

At least your choosing the better looking of the mk3 models!! Awaiting the usual 200 owner abuse

 

[matt_p]

Thanks alot for all the advise people

will need to get out and start test driving, went to view 1 today loved everything about it just shame the price was slightly to high and wouldnt budge! cant wait to get my hands on 1 now then

 

[Foxspeed]

welcome fella :thumbup:

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

Welcome! There's a very nice '08 for sale on here

 

[Mike]

:welcome: to the site

 

[smiler]

welcome to the site mate! as willis says gearbox, rear brakes have slight desing flaws!!

also kangaroo's when cold if you jump in and drive staright off in it,

which i dont recommend..it can be resolved with a remap,

it doesnt come with rear speakers so you know