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    mpg does not =performance

    Im struggling to get my head around the fuel my 197 uses considering the relative lack of straight line exceleration it has. It very easy get it into the teens and you really have to drive like Miss Daisy to get above 23mpg. Its a shame as i love the way it corners and stops but dont think i can...
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    hesitation on revs

    On my 2007 197, even after the car is warm if i have it in neutral and press the go peddle theres a slight delay/bog down before rev shot up. Also the revs don't drop very quickly. Any ideas? thanks..
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    terrible sound

    I've owned a lot of cars over the last 25 years some cheap and some very expensive but I've never heard such a terrible stereo. Its even bad played quietly.. If i keep the car i will need to bin the lot and replace it all i think...
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    Notification of reply

    Hi, just wondering how I can, at a glance see if there is any replies to any threads that I may have started. Rather than going through them all individually. Thanks...
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    what other wheels fit?

    Hi, what other oem wheels fit the 197? Megan, laguna? 18" maybe. thanks
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    unknown stse of tune....

    Ive just bought a 2007 197 and on hard exeliration i get a knocking/vibration from under the car. 1st i thought was exhaust so i had a look and it has a s/steel manifold and centre section. It looks like the down pipes catching the cross member and someone has ground a bit out but not quite...
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    Cold start

    Hi, just picked up a 2007 197 and am loving it so far, only issue is for the first few seconds of driving from cold it kangaroos a bit. Once you get away into 3rd it's all good and then runs sweet. any ideas???
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    newbie....

    Just a quick hello. I've just picked up my 197, i needed a cheapish car to get to work and back and always liked the look, all be it at a distance of the 197. I saw one on ebay and it looked good so bought it and that was the 1st time id been within 10 meters of one..lol. Anyway just drove it...