I have an F1, also in liquid yellow, has a very similar R27 number plate to yours. I just wanted to say that its my pride and joy, the colour is one of the best paint colours you can get on a car. Where this car really hits home though, is just how well it drives. The involvement you get, and when you get to a corner, just put your foot down because you just can't unstick it. I'm happy to see someone else enjoy driving it because I thought it was just me. Such an awesome car. Keep the wicked videos coming... especially the Clio R27 ones...
I have a 172, honestly one of the best hot hatches ive driven. Can just be thrown around corners like nothing, mine also has front bumper gaps, missing headliner and many rattles, But id still pick it over most cars!
I paid 5,200 for a French blue 197. I have since rebuilt the box and stuck an LSD init. Pbs brake pads and uprated fluid along with some semi slicks... 2 track days later and its safe to say I have the bug. 😄 Coilovers, 2 bucket seats and a cage is next. By far the best and most fun car I have owned 👌
@@TestingTesterOfTheTesters 5,800 is a good price if its track ready. I have spent 1200 on Gaz Gold coilovers.... Absolute game changer 🙂. Some of the lads I do track days with have a 172 cup, 182, and a supercharged 197. All great cars and a hell of lot of fun. The supercharged 197 is a different animal now!
The 197 are fantastic wee cars . Had mine 12 year also have a clio 172 cup and a megane 275 trophy. Thought when I got the meg 2 years ago would have sold the 197. I didn't and got it ceramic coated then alloys powder coated and new ps5 fitted can't see me letting it go anytime soon. Great vid mate. 👌
Great video Adam, must say being a proper honda nut afew years back a friends brother bought a 197 Clio and we had alot of fun. Wasnt alot in it between the Clio and my friends JDM Ep3. Was really impressed with how much fun the Clio was once I had go behind the wheel aswell.
Aww great to see Finn is all better. I've always liked the look of these, I have an r26 running 300/300 and they're so much fun. My front bumper likes to move around too haha. Everything rattles and creaks but it's french and one of if not the most fun cars I've owned on a b road. Mine has cruise control and heated mirrors, oh the luxury haha
The bumper issue is common its not held on by much and the weight causes it to sag. I have fixed mine underneath with some big cable ties around the aluminium crash bar and the plastic frame underneath the outer bumper skin.
I have had my 197 for 7 years now. Sadly the gear box has had its days. Not sure what to do with it. Nice fun car to drive though. Looking to sell it on soon I think.
Yes replace the radio with single Din I have so now Bluetooth plus Royal Steering wheels, wheels spacer and mine is the Liquid Yellow 2012 with fitted aero pack and yes the buckets as well.
I've a gorgeous low mileage 182 Cup Pack and love it, however I've been debating whether I should get a 200 Cup or even replace what I have with a 200 Cup. What do we think ?
Got to be Alex at AW motorworks just outside Braintree for a local specialist And carbon stuff has to be Matt at carbon skin's and he's based in Kelvedon
So everyone talks about how good these cars are and i cant lie, i love mine, i switch cars (normally) every 3-6 months, this I've kept for well over an year and still get joy out of it, most of my driving is on the freeway and shes sitting at 243 xxx, few things that come with a car of this age rubber wears, timing belts need to be change (this is expensive) my ac compressor shat itself, living in Australia that's difficult to find, the worst complaint i have is how shitty the clear coat is, mines faded to bits and its an 08 build, can't forget the chocolate gearboxes too. Other than these things and the expensive maintenance i love it, meets my needs to a T, really there is nothing else that can compete with it in terms of value - referring to fun, practicality, specs (brakes, handling and acceleration is unmatched within this price range) and fuel efficiency, my old girl is still getting less than 8l/100 km on the freeway, that's seriously impressive
Hello mate, great video and agree re the EP3 comparison however, would you be interested in checking out another Clio 197.. with a K20 in it? Drop me a message on IG if so ✌
Got myself a 197 after watching this. Such an awesome car.
I have an F1, also in liquid yellow, has a very similar R27 number plate to yours. I just wanted to say that its my pride and joy, the colour is one of the best paint colours you can get on a car. Where this car really hits home though, is just how well it drives. The involvement you get, and when you get to a corner, just put your foot down because you just can't unstick it. I'm happy to see someone else enjoy driving it because I thought it was just me. Such an awesome car. Keep the wicked videos coming... especially the Clio R27 ones...
I have a 172, honestly one of the best hot hatches ive driven. Can just be thrown around corners like nothing, mine also has front bumper gaps, missing headliner and many rattles, But id still pick it over most cars!
I paid 5,200 for a French blue 197. I have since rebuilt the box and stuck an LSD init. Pbs brake pads and uprated fluid along with some semi slicks... 2 track days later and its safe to say I have the bug. 😄 Coilovers, 2 bucket seats and a cage is next. By far the best and most fun car I have owned 👌
Im looking at one for 5,800 already prepped for the track, really considering whether to get the 182 or the 3 RS for maybe 1000 euros more.
@@TestingTesterOfTheTesters 5,800 is a good price if its track ready. I have spent 1200 on Gaz Gold coilovers.... Absolute game changer 🙂. Some of the lads I do track days with have a 172 cup, 182, and a supercharged 197. All great cars and a hell of lot of fun. The supercharged 197 is a different animal now!
The 197 are fantastic wee cars . Had mine 12 year also have a clio 172 cup and a megane 275 trophy. Thought when I got the meg 2 years ago would have sold the 197. I didn't and got it ceramic coated then alloys powder coated and new ps5 fitted can't see me letting it go anytime soon. Great vid mate. 👌
Great video Adam, must say being a proper honda nut afew years back a friends brother bought a 197 Clio and we had alot of fun. Wasnt alot in it between the Clio and my friends JDM Ep3. Was really impressed with how much fun the Clio was once I had go behind the wheel aswell.
Ive owned and raced a 182 that I loved, keen to get into one of these now! Thanks for the review
£5,400 is a bargain for that car
Nice video! Any modifications made or recommended for that car model to improve reliability, acceleration and handling?
Dude this is the best version of you so far, love this style and energy.
Second time I’m watching this
Hope fins tummy is ok 💩
Aww great to see Finn is all better. I've always liked the look of these, I have an r26 running 300/300 and they're so much fun. My front bumper likes to move around too haha. Everything rattles and creaks but it's french and one of if not the most fun cars I've owned on a b road. Mine has cruise control and heated mirrors, oh the luxury haha
The mpg puts me off. Would love one otherwise. I had a modified rs172 and hooned it everywhere and still got around 33-35mpg
Alex at AWM just fitted a forged meg engine to mine. He’s the guy to go to for sure
Cracking car mate congrats .. Miss my clio 182 cup so bad mega fun 👍👍👍
Definitely go up to Beaniesport. Great workshop too so would be good for content.
Take it to to Alex at AWM. Not a million miles from you. No one better to look after it - He’s amazing. Always decent cars down there also
Got a link for him?
AW Motorworks
The video comes across really well at how you love this car 😍 Your buzzing mate 👍 Corners are where the fun is 🤪
The bumper issue is common its not held on by much and the weight causes it to sag. I have fixed mine underneath with some big cable ties around the aluminium crash bar and the plastic frame underneath the outer bumper skin.
It’s a shame we didn’t end up doing a review on my old Clio 200 rotrex supercharged
Unreal colour, theres actually 4 Lorries in the UK this colour and one used to come to my old work
I have had my 197 for 7 years now. Sadly the gear box has had its days. Not sure what to do with it. Nice fun car to drive though. Looking to sell it on soon I think.
Love the car, especially the colour - Great review
Yes replace the radio with single Din I have so now Bluetooth plus Royal Steering wheels, wheels spacer and mine is the Liquid Yellow 2012 with fitted aero pack and yes the buckets as well.
Hoping to buy a 197 soon.
Beautiful little car Adam .
Keep it and I mean KEEP IT 👍
I've a gorgeous low mileage 182 Cup Pack and love it, however I've been debating whether I should get a 200 Cup or even replace what I have with a 200 Cup. What do we think ?
Appleplay single din doesn’t really exist unless you get a flip out screen.
However if you do find one please let me know
Cars sick man! Hot hatches never get old
Great cars !!!
Think there is 167 or 157 of these beautiful cars, most popular of the 500. Best colour by far...
Had the r26 f1 during the mid 10' . Great ..nearly took the r27 clio at the period.
Love this car...
Just so cool.
Love these cars! I’d change that crappy plastic door handle to a race strap style handle 😜
Got to be Alex at AW motorworks just outside Braintree for a local specialist
And carbon stuff has to be Matt at carbon skin's and he's based in Kelvedon
Renotech in Chelmsford are pretty good with these and the 182
So when are you going to organise a Renault meet?!?! 👍👍😝
Great car this one, have you sorted the brakes yet?
Been doing the drift car this week as I’m off to ireland. Once I’m back I will!
So everyone talks about how good these cars are and i cant lie, i love mine, i switch cars (normally) every 3-6 months, this I've kept for well over an year and still get joy out of it, most of my driving is on the freeway and shes sitting at 243 xxx, few things that come with a car of this age rubber wears, timing belts need to be change (this is expensive) my ac compressor shat itself, living in Australia that's difficult to find, the worst complaint i have is how shitty the clear coat is, mines faded to bits and its an 08 build, can't forget the chocolate gearboxes too. Other than these things and the expensive maintenance i love it, meets my needs to a T, really there is nothing else that can compete with it in terms of value - referring to fun, practicality, specs (brakes, handling and acceleration is unmatched within this price range) and fuel efficiency, my old girl is still getting less than 8l/100 km on the freeway, that's seriously impressive
142 in LY
Awesome Content ever
More Finn content 🤘
My bumper looks the same... 😅
I love my clio rs200 it is an amazing car and so much more fun than an fn2 even my friend (fn2) agrees lol
Never driven a clio rs, absolutely love my fn2 8600
Rpm every gear and i have a 3 inch intake and a 70mm cat back she screams
Thinking about getting one, what's it like on the motorway?
@@JordzyBreveven in reverse? 😂
@@kylebradbury5194 🤣🤣🤣
Great video hit me up when you're selling, you can take my CS for a spin to sweeten the deal :)
My 197s front bumper is no different 😂
I Do not like the seats.. everything ok up till Yu get to the head rest.. ahhhuk!!!
Even the standard seats (look better)..
its okay to be wrong
No way, i have 197 and i have dalmatian 😂
Already worth more than £5400. Bargain
Hello mate, great video and agree re the EP3 comparison however, would you be interested in checking out another Clio 197.. with a K20 in it? Drop me a message on IG if so ✌