Engine:

2.0 Litre 194 BHP / 0-60 = 6.9 sec / Max = 134 MPH

Mods so far:

Parrot CK3100 / Proclip dash mount for Tomtom 520 / Renault Sport steering wheel badge.

Some more pics -

i like these,a little more chalenging to look at than the old ones but very nice:thumbup:

I once drove a 172 cup(i think)and it was awesome,if a bit cheap feeling,and a little uncomfortable,but i believe renault have sorted these problems,get some miles on it and do a full review:thumbup:

git, beat me to it :P

nice cars! had a test drive in one on friday, very nice! the noise aswell

did you get any options? and do you mind if i ask how much you payed?

Nice

I had a 172sport & it was an absolute blast & it went round corners:rofl:

Its a shame they didn't shoehorn the turbo'd engine from the Megane.

i like these,a little more chalenging to look at than the old ones but very nice:thumbup:

I once drove a 172 cup(i think)and it was awesome,if a bit cheap feeling,and a little uncomfortable,but i believe renault have sorted these problems,get some miles on it and do a full review:thumbup:

Plenty of cheap plastics inside:thumbdwn: nowhere near as well put together as my Octy. Fitting the parrot meant pulling apart the centre console and glove box, only a couple of screws holding it all in:eek: Most of it is just clipped in place:rofl:

Gave the bodywork a good polish as well (by hand:mad:) The panels actually flex when you apply light pressure:rofl: That French steel is very thin:eek:

Done a three hour drive on Saturday without any stops. When I got out of the car I was supprised to find I had no leg or back pain which I did get during long drives in the Octavia. I find the seats very supportive and comfortable. Shame it doesnt have somewhere to rest your right foot when using cruise control:mad:

I wouldn't buy a French car looking for outstanding build quality. The 197 more than makes up for it's shortcomings with an exhilarating driving experience:D I just wanted to keep driving yesterday but swmbo wanted to arrive at a destination booooo:rofl:

I like them

I got a new mag and there is a good cover story on them

Performance Car: For owners, drivers and enthusiasts of performance cars.

git, beat me to it :P

nice cars! had a test drive in one on friday, very nice! the noise aswell

did you get any options? and do you mind if i ask how much you payed?

It does make a nice noise. There is a guy on youtube with a Cup Exhaust (whatever that is) which sounds the nuts. Might be a bit overbearing on motorway runs though, it's already loud on the m/way and that's when doing 70mph in 6th gear. It really needs a 7th & 8th gear:rofl:

No options, it's a standard 197.

July 2007 model

Paid £12200 from a Renault dealer with 5000 miles up. I know you can get a new one from online brokers for not much more but I was being lazy and couldn't be bothered to shop around:D I did actually go there to buy a grey one on a 57 plate but it was sold just before I got there:mad: That one was going for £13K

I think they are a fantastic bargain when you consider the grin factor.

Nice

I had a 172sport & it was an absolute blast & it went round corners:rofl:

Its a shame they didn't shoehorn the turbo'd engine from the Megane.

Imagine that:eek: I might try the Magane 225 come car change time. All depends how reliable this Clio turns out to be.

I like them

I got a new mag and there is a good cover story on them

Performance Car: For owners, drivers and enthusiasts of performance cars.

Thanks for that, I'll try and get a copy of that mag. The 197 seems to do quite well in reviews:thumbup:

V.nice mate, only commented yesterday that I'd fancy one of these (the older version that is) for banging round a track as I reckon it would be a right hoot

A pain in the proverbial to work on apparantly! :thumbdwn:

A friend has just got one (with black wheels) - It's a great little car.

They are worth it - I never thought I would like the new clio but hey I said it.

Goodluck with the new car and keep us updated

V.nice mate, only commented yesterday that I'd fancy one of these (the older version that is) for banging round a track as I reckon it would be a right hoot

A pain in the proverbial to work on apparantly! :thumbdwn:

182/172 or a Williams. Ideal track weapons, cheap enough too:thumbup:

Looks really nice that mate, wouldn't mind one myself!

Lovely motor Chris. Can recommend the Meg 225, should you need anything bigger. Still goes round corners extremely well.

A good friend of mine has the 225 Cup. Changed my impression of modern Renaults that did

Steve

I like that! Don't see many Renaults out here in the colonies!

I like the placing of the exhausts, though it does have a bit of a fat ar_e

The rear view is my favourite bit:D:O

you have a lovely car there mate i had one go past me the other day on full chat it sounded great. lovely car i hope you enjoy it