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Build quality is always an issue with Renault. My old mans partner has a Megane. It's off to the dealer this week for the third time since getting it Brand new late last year.
I'd rather get a Focus ST or a Golf GTI.
I'd rather get a Focus ST or a Golf GTI.
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From the reviews I've read it's supposed to be a very capable performer.
However I agree with the build quality issues comment, a couple of friend's standard megane's have been back and forward to the dealer with issues.
Mate has got a FOCUS ST and has so far proved rock solid reliability wise, it's also very quick, I was well impressed!
However I agree with the build quality issues comment, a couple of friend's standard megane's have been back and forward to the dealer with issues.
Mate has got a FOCUS ST and has so far proved rock solid reliability wise, it's also very quick, I was well impressed!
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I'm seriously tempted by one too. The build quality issues I could live with but following my experiences with a number of Renault dealers whilst owning a Clio Cup, I just couldn't do it!
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R26's put their power down well with their special diff (230bhp) and certainly grip amazingly well for a fwd hot hatch too.....a remapped one would seriously give an evo a run for their money on a twistie dry B road.
One of the lastest track car magazines tested one leaps and bounds above all the hot hatches....we are talking nearly 3secs quicker around their track than a Focus ST, and VXR with similar power. Evo magazine also rate it the best drivers hot hatch on the road.
Personally I would try to get one second hand for about 13-14k with little warranty left so you can avoid the dealers and remap/improve it further.
One of the lastest track car magazines tested one leaps and bounds above all the hot hatches....we are talking nearly 3secs quicker around their track than a Focus ST, and VXR with similar power. Evo magazine also rate it the best drivers hot hatch on the road.
Personally I would try to get one second hand for about 13-14k with little warranty left so you can avoid the dealers and remap/improve it further.
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talking of Megane and VXR in the same sentence reminds me of when fifth gear were doing a head to head with the afore mentioned cars........... it wasn't a R26 F1, but the 225bhp version from memory.
Anyway the upshot was the Astra did it's lap no problems at all, no issues, just got on and did what it was designed for.
The renault, well that was another matter................ lets just say the RAC were called and some hours later after several ECU resets etc it was trailered back to Renault .
Now don't get me wrong this was a couple of years ago and who knows maybe the R26 has more technical attention lavished upon it than a humble 225bhp version??? The upshot is that I really like the look of the Renault, and by all accounts the handling is first rate, but, and it's a very big but (no pun intended) I really don't think I could risk my own money in renaults not very good reliability record, poor customer service and so-so build quality.
If I was in your shoes, which I am not, but if I was, I would be looking at:
Focus ST
possibly Golf GTi (don't get me started on VW reliability....... long story)
Civic type R
Astra VXR
Seat Leon FR / Cupra guise petrol or diesel
Just my thoughts, will see if fifth gear have a video link to the megane / VXR head to head.
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Anyway the upshot was the Astra did it's lap no problems at all, no issues, just got on and did what it was designed for.
The renault, well that was another matter................ lets just say the RAC were called and some hours later after several ECU resets etc it was trailered back to Renault .
Now don't get me wrong this was a couple of years ago and who knows maybe the R26 has more technical attention lavished upon it than a humble 225bhp version??? The upshot is that I really like the look of the Renault, and by all accounts the handling is first rate, but, and it's a very big but (no pun intended) I really don't think I could risk my own money in renaults not very good reliability record, poor customer service and so-so build quality.
If I was in your shoes, which I am not, but if I was, I would be looking at:
Focus ST
possibly Golf GTi (don't get me started on VW reliability....... long story)
Civic type R
Astra VXR
Seat Leon FR / Cupra guise petrol or diesel
Just my thoughts, will see if fifth gear have a video link to the megane / VXR head to head.
Regards
GB
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Here is the link, found it eventually!
YouTube - Fifth Gear Vauxhall Astra VXR versus Renault Megane Sport 22
Regards
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YouTube - Fifth Gear Vauxhall Astra VXR versus Renault Megane Sport 22
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