Renault Clio 197 Real World Review (2023)

[@PaulWoodroff-vm8br]

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...

[@shaunearl3910]

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]

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.

[@shaunearl3910]

@@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!

[@ethan_59]

Got myself a 197 after watching this. Such an awesome car.

[@Ryyo172]

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!

[@chriscarenduff2010]

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. 👌

[@josefernandes1270]

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.

[@mattdoores4611]

£5,400 is a bargain for that car

[@Roginator007]

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

[@haydnnuss7868]

Ive owned and raced a 182 that I loved, keen to get into one of these now! Thanks for the review

[@jibbyjabby7499]

The mpg puts me off. Would love one otherwise. I had a modified rs172 and hooned it everywhere and still got around 33-35mpg

[@TommyRedeye]

Alex at AWM just fitted a forged meg engine to mine. He’s the guy to go to for sure

[@marknewman8093]

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

[@6TWO1]

Got a link for him?

[@jonboyy1327]

AW Motorworks

[@olivercamos]

Definitely go up to Beaniesport. Great workshop too so would be good for content.

[@jasonabbbott40]

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.

[@LevelUpLife88]

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 💩

[@Closenator]

I know this videos coming up to 2 years old now and you might not even have the car anymore but you can get an FM Bluetooth transmitter for the connectability. My 1.2 TCE Clio also has a black centre console trim and from looking at this video they look identical so shouldn't be hard to find one.

[@IHAIDJII]

It’s a shame we didn’t end up doing a review on my old Clio 200 rotrex supercharged

[@broadkamikaze]

The video comes across really well at how you love this car 😍 Your buzzing mate 👍 Corners are where the fun is 🤪

[@oootaffooo501]

Cracking car mate congrats .. Miss my clio 182 cup so bad mega fun 👍👍👍

[@Silentwitness1978]

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.

[@nomessininc.]

Unreal colour, theres actually 4 Lorries in the UK this colour and one used to come to my old work

[@Capitan_Cavernicola_1]

Nice video! Any modifications made or recommended for that car model to improve reliability, acceleration and handling?

[@MarshallEP3]

Love the car, especially the colour - Great review

[@focus3303]

Beautiful little car Adam . Keep it and I mean KEEP IT 👍

[@alexburgess8488]

Cars sick man! Hot hatches never get old

[@robinmarples5198]

Had the r26 f1 during the mid 10' . Great ..nearly took the r27 clio at the period.

[@marksmith762]

Hoping to buy a 197 soon.

[@Dan-dx9qu]

Love these cars! I’d change that crappy plastic door handle to a race strap style handle 😜

[@LEO-os1jc]

Great cars !!!

[@andynicolaou5995]

Think there is 167 or 157 of these beautiful cars, most popular of the 500. Best colour by far...

[@DJREN2]

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.

[@shalomMF1995]

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

[@mustafakulucan3660]

Renotech in Chelmsford are pretty good with these and the 182

[@Paynos]

Just so cool.

[@liamgunby]

So when are you going to organise a Renault meet?!?! 👍👍😝

[@swarnithfernando2193]

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

[@arcoshpl]

Love this car...

[@lewischafer3333]

Awesome Content ever

[@davyboy888]

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 ?

[@TVideouk]

Appleplay single din doesn’t really exist unless you get a flip out screen. However if you do find one please let me know

[@lookship]

More Finn content 🤘

[@weatherall68]

Great car this one, have you sorted the brakes yet?

[@6TWO1]

Been doing the drift car this week as I’m off to ireland. Once I’m back I will!

[@tombush2680]

142 in LY

[@aaronmorgan4145]

I love my clio rs200 it is an amazing car and so much more fun than an fn2 even my friend (fn2) agrees lol

[@JordzyBrev]

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

[@markashd2680]

Thinking about getting one, what's it like on the motorway?

[@kylebradbury5194]

​@@JordzyBreveven in reverse? 😂

[@JordzyBrev]

@@kylebradbury5194 🤣🤣🤣

[@arcoshpl]

My bumper looks the same... 😅

[@Liam_O_Connor]

Great video hit me up when you're selling, you can take my CS for a spin to sweeten the deal :)

[@shaunearl3910]

My 197s front bumper is no different 😂

[@GTAmotor05]

I Do not like the seats.. everything ok up till Yu get to the head rest.. ahhhuk!!! Even the standard seats (look better)..

[@6TWO1]

its okay to be wrong

[@TheDijabola666]

No way, i have 197 and i have dalmatian 😂

[@mayoturbo]

Already worth more than £5400. Bargain

[@mrdanielknight]

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 ✌