197 vs 200
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Yiannis197
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I was in the market for a 197/200 a couple of months ago. 200 is a better car full stop. Quicker rack, (slightly) revised suspension, mid range torque engine, better gearbox, beeping dashboard lol, RS monitor, different front looks (beauty is always subjective) and of course its newer so u'd have warranty and no rattling!
BUT, do all those differences justify about 5k on top? that's the question. Not in my opinion that's why I ended up buying a 197 R27. I love its looks (don't like 200 front personally), loads of bits and pieces, recaros and extras (don't go for a cup if you are going to use the car every day, its too poor), low mileage, extended warranty and I saved approximately 5k. that's more that enough to fit a KW V3 and the 200 cup rack and I'd stil have 3k in the draw. Don't care about the longer 6th, i very rarely do motorways and personally I couldn't care less for the yellow tachy and RS monitor.
Basically it's up to what you want. As I said it's a clear fact that 200 is better than 197 but is it worth the extra money? Obviously if you can afford it and you like the looks go for it! If not and you decide to go for a 3-4 years old 197 be prepared for some rattling concerts
either or u r gonna love it! Hope that helps!
BUT, do all those differences justify about 5k on top? that's the question. Not in my opinion that's why I ended up buying a 197 R27. I love its looks (don't like 200 front personally), loads of bits and pieces, recaros and extras (don't go for a cup if you are going to use the car every day, its too poor), low mileage, extended warranty and I saved approximately 5k. that's more that enough to fit a KW V3 and the 200 cup rack and I'd stil have 3k in the draw. Don't care about the longer 6th, i very rarely do motorways and personally I couldn't care less for the yellow tachy and RS monitor.
Basically it's up to what you want. As I said it's a clear fact that 200 is better than 197 but is it worth the extra money? Obviously if you can afford it and you like the looks go for it! If not and you decide to go for a 3-4 years old 197 be prepared for some rattling concerts
either or u r gonna love it! Hope that helps!
I bet it was.
I wanted something that wouldn't stand out a mile, something that would blend in with the traffic, all black i thought.
Wrong!! its a proper head turner, never in my life have i seen so many people turn there heads 180 degree's while driving past it.
It looks a lot better in the flesh, the pic's are a bit crap really.
Sorry to revive such an old thread but has anyone owned both 197 and 200 and have an opinion on this?
I had a 197 a few years ago and it was a great car which is why I've started the hunt for another Clio. I test drove a 200 today but it's obviously a relatively limited time you get driving so difficult to form an opinion. It felt heavier than I remember but that could just be in my head.
Dilemma is I'm trying to work out if I want to spend the extra on a 200 or if I should just go for a 197 again?
I had a 197 a few years ago and it was a great car which is why I've started the hunt for another Clio. I test drove a 200 today but it's obviously a relatively limited time you get driving so difficult to form an opinion. It felt heavier than I remember but that could just be in my head.
Dilemma is I'm trying to work out if I want to spend the extra on a 200 or if I should just go for a 197 again?
197T is the one
Haha depending on how long I keep it, I like the idea of the Meg conversion!
Should have added on my last post, I only plan to track the car so it won't be a daily.
peter
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then i'd get a cheap 197 and use the rest of my budget for cage, track tyres, seat and six-point harness, brakes and suspension. no-brainer really.
That's the type of detail I'm trying to find out, I know performance theres not much in it but things like weight etc don't seem to be published anywhere obvious. Thanks
I did a little digging and the weight seems to have changed very little unsurprisingly (Quoted as 1050 - 1150kg......depending on spec levels of course) between the 197 and 200.
On a like for like basis; Cup of course has different dampers and quicker steering rack amongst other things - which again could account for 'feeling heavier'. Aswell as the 35kg saving in its rawest form because of the lack of creature comforts.....
Legend@wheels
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