Hey folks,
I'm new here, and indeed to the world of RenaultSport. I'm 20, and currently a student. Cut to the chase, i've recently quit my band - after the UK Tour/Album release and stuff. Anyway, i've got some money from that, and my instruments. Along with my current car MY98 SAAB 9-5 2.3T and previous motor a Renault Laguna II 150HP 2.2DCi that is. The latter is arguably one of the worst cars ever btw, literally one owrd for it - terrible. I can't think of one good thing, other than the decent styling, equipment and interior... So, i suppose that just means the engine and bits that matter. God awful. Never again will i touch a diesel. In fact, it was up until a month ago i said '' Never again will i touch a Renault. '' I now know that was ********.
To the point: I basically don't want to make a mistake. The SAAB cost me £950, and i have spent £1500 on it... and £1700 P/A for insurance. For a start, the 197 is the first car i'll have put a fair bit of money into and more importantly, the first i can be enthusiastic about!
So, does the 197 have any issues that will need to be checked off the list when looking for one? I've not found much on them, so i was wondering if there are any hidden problems that might be lurking beneath that lovely exterior. Are there any bits that should be looked out for, common flaws/ things that should've been replaced under warranty/recall?
I've researched running costs, and they're inline with what i get atm - if not, marginally better. Again, i've researched price, and have a good idea about that. (budget is £8500)
I'm 20, 1 year NCB and don't want to pay over £1700 for this per year. I've ran quotes, but they're all saying i'll be paying much higher than this. What do you lot think? Am i being unreasonable? Should i just wait a bit longer, and continue to plod about in my barge? I just want a quality motor that i can be enthusiastic about and trail around the country and continent. They'll hopefully have more of their potential unleashed too, which is always something nice to bear in mind.
Oh, and Hi btw. I didn't introduce myself before now. Great forum - i've lurked for a while, never had a good reason to post before now thoug.
Cheers for any help chaps,
Jamie
I'm new here, and indeed to the world of RenaultSport. I'm 20, and currently a student. Cut to the chase, i've recently quit my band - after the UK Tour/Album release and stuff. Anyway, i've got some money from that, and my instruments. Along with my current car MY98 SAAB 9-5 2.3T and previous motor a Renault Laguna II 150HP 2.2DCi that is. The latter is arguably one of the worst cars ever btw, literally one owrd for it - terrible. I can't think of one good thing, other than the decent styling, equipment and interior... So, i suppose that just means the engine and bits that matter. God awful. Never again will i touch a diesel. In fact, it was up until a month ago i said '' Never again will i touch a Renault. '' I now know that was ********.
To the point: I basically don't want to make a mistake. The SAAB cost me £950, and i have spent £1500 on it... and £1700 P/A for insurance. For a start, the 197 is the first car i'll have put a fair bit of money into and more importantly, the first i can be enthusiastic about!
So, does the 197 have any issues that will need to be checked off the list when looking for one? I've not found much on them, so i was wondering if there are any hidden problems that might be lurking beneath that lovely exterior. Are there any bits that should be looked out for, common flaws/ things that should've been replaced under warranty/recall?
I've researched running costs, and they're inline with what i get atm - if not, marginally better. Again, i've researched price, and have a good idea about that. (budget is £8500)
I'm 20, 1 year NCB and don't want to pay over £1700 for this per year. I've ran quotes, but they're all saying i'll be paying much higher than this. What do you lot think? Am i being unreasonable? Should i just wait a bit longer, and continue to plod about in my barge? I just want a quality motor that i can be enthusiastic about and trail around the country and continent. They'll hopefully have more of their potential unleashed too, which is always something nice to bear in mind.
Oh, and Hi btw. I didn't introduce myself before now. Great forum - i've lurked for a while, never had a good reason to post before now thoug.
Cheers for any help chaps,
Jamie