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Bargain go for it, especially from a main dealer.
What I'm wondering is why they trying to shift them so cheap....what's coming round the corner that's what I want to know.
especially as they are limited edition.
Standard 197's seem to be more expensive then R27's for some reason.
172boost I'm not surprised I have drop so much however what I'm pointing out is the 2nd hand market for the 197 is bad given massive drops recently in the new prices hence why mine is priced with the mileage.
I'm actually not that desperate to get shot of it, can afford to keep both cars how...
I saw Yellow in the show room and it looked nice but I think I would go for Albi blue in the R27, it's look's awesome with the red calipers.
Saying that my Black 197 would like nice with Red Calipers, maybe ne for the next owner to do.
Hilarious - check out this 172 and price tag
I don't know how much has been done to it but I can never see anyone paying 16K for a 172
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/238725.htm
Not about how much prices have gone up although hopefully nicely ;o)))))), we were offering our opinions on options.
As I previoulsy said if your hardcore and want it for the track don't bother about options, if you like the creature comforts then do as pointed out by other posters, most people...
yep agreed with your comments there, I thought the 172 started off at 13,995.00 though
Either way GR buy the car with the option's that you want to enjoy and drive and not for the resale value alone as it will be poor as I've highlighted above.
If your a hardcore driver, don't bother with...
13K on the clock, all motorway miles , selling to get a diesel. It's in perfect condition plus it has a professionally fitted Alpine IPOD unit with bluetooth.
There is very very low demand though, had a couple of jokers offering me 10K etc
I'm concerned about the lack of demand for the 197 in...
I don't think so to be honest, in 7 months I have dropped around 4k off value I paid for my 197 in Feb.
I paid 15.5K with metallic black, xenons, climate, auto rain + lights, cabasse upgrade, folding mirrors & privacy glass
I reckon 197 residuals are going to be really bad judging by my own...
Definitely go for the extras if you are from a 172 or 182 or you wll miss them, I have them on my 197 and wouldn't be without it.
However don't expect much on resale, I'm currently selling a fully specced up 197 for 11,949ono 7 months old and keep getting "I can buy a new one for 13.5K however...
Got to agree I feel a lot more safe in my 197 then I ever did in my 2 * 172's, solid built plus 5* admitedtly it is now the same weight as a world war 2 tank ;o))
Yep, I got mine really highly specced for 15.5K in Feb, 2K under the list and I'm looking for 11,500 for a private sale 7 months later. Admitdelly I have done 12.5K miles ;o))
At least I didn't pay list though ;o))
There doesn't seem to be too much demand for them though to be honest, ebay...
Interior is really good quality, I've had mine 7 months.
It's easy up to Golf quality now, having owned both I can confirm. It doesn't rattle like my old 172's and also feels a lot more solid when driving.
Nice car Gaz, but I would say that it looks identical to mine ;o))
They have sorted out the lights/ auto wipers on the 197, my 172 was a nightmare but the 197 is as good as gold i.e. not flashing on and off etc.
I don't reckon the other options add hardly anything in weight that you would...
The 56 plate car is mine, I have always looked after it and kept it in brilliant condition as I do all my cars. I would prefer it go to an RS enthusiast instead of some guy that doesn't give a sh!t and runs it into the ground.
Also it's not been ragged to sh!t like most dealer cars, constantly...
Well it's more a long term thing plus I use it so much on motorways I need a bit of comfort plus I can't be @rsed with the frequent trips to the garage I have to do now.
Not to worried about the hit on depreciaton - it's nice to own new cars when they come out, that's fair enough if it's not...
Lovely looking motor, Black is an awesome colour. I wasn't sure on it until I picked up my black one. Has a certain shine especially how mosy are ALbi blue.
Love the look of the R27
ha ha, they are very very good cars.
Got to also say both hear and the Renaultsport forums users have great attitudes, BMW one's are the worse!!!!
If only Renault would bring out the Clio DCI 175, I'm back I tell ya
Due to doing high mileage for work I'm having to to sell my Black 197 andget a diesel, having owned 2 * 172's and the 197 it's time to move on however i do have a fondness of the RenaultSport and may one day return.
My final review on my 197 after 7.5 months and 12500 miles on the clock...
I ahev my 197 for sale for a very good price, will put it on Cliosport later today, if you want to see pcis, check Pistonheads, ebay, Autotrader + Renaultsport.
Sorry for the blatant plug.
If your after a good spec 197 at a very good price I have mine for sale it Black and fully specced, not with Recaros though.
If so check out PIstnhead classified, Renault sport and Ebay + Autotrader, will list it on clio sport later.
Hi All,
I'm thinking of chopping in my 97 and was wondering what people thought the second hand values are as there are not many on the market
I have a black 197
Top of the range Alpine IPOD head unit with bluetooth unit professionally fitted hooked up to Cabasse upgraded AMP etc.
climate...
Hi All,
Juts ordered the new super duper Alpine IPOD headunit that's just been released, I previously changed the headunit on my 172.
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=iDA-X001
Had a couple of questions:
Previously I had to purchase the Incartec stereo and remote...
I just sold mine today on ebay, put it up and it was sold 1 hour later.
2nd most searched item on ebay, purchased it for 209.99 with Zelda just sold it two months for 210.
RESULT
There's massive demand on ebay at the moment due to hardly any being in stock
nah, it looks nothing like a Rover ;o))
I had a MK V Golf GTi and it looked a lot more conventional then my Clio does, the 18" MOnza 2 alloys were the thing that set it apart otherwise it looked fairly average.