jaytc2003

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toying with the idea of getting a megane 225, just wondering if anyone has experience of them, what they like to drive, performance and handling etc

cheers

codie247

Have alook on Meganesport.net mate. Plenty of info on there.

Lee

Talking Dog

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Youtube megane 225 - look for autocars/ 5th gear / topgear.

Most say heavliy under-rated. R26R is mental but still holding a high market price.

BexWRX

I had a 225 and a R26. From experience on reliability, handling, comfort, spec - the R26 if you can afford it is by far the best car. Do look out for the Ph1 225 Trophy's, they are rare, as are 225 F1's, so they commard a slightly higher price.

On the 225 things to look out for that go are the window regulators, cv's, seized hubs and water in the door pockets or foot wheels - normally caused by a poor seal or the replacement of door speakers.

Amazing cars tho - I really miss mine and wish I hadn't sold it. Get onto the meganesport.net forum, some really useful guides and genuinely a really nice forum.

Piccy of my last car...

Fulmentaljack3t

Nice cars, a mate of mine tunes them and he's helped create some seriously quick ones.

BexWRX

Who's your mate? is he on the the ms forum?

jaytc2003

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cheers guys, i joined the megansport forum, not payed yet as I need to sell my evo first, but from the info I have gained (not much) they seem like fun capable cars that can have sensible power upgrades for little money as well.

Fulmentaljack3t

I don't know if he is on any of the forums, i know he used to be on them but not sure about now. He owned a company called BB performance tuning now called engine-dynamics i believe.
Andy Bridge.

BexWRX

You will really enjoy the experience of owning and driving one.
One of the nicest things about them is they can be nice and subtle aswell - most people dont know what they are.
Dont be tempted to buy one without driving them tho - every single one is different and in my opinion having one with a good service history (which doesn't have to be renault-cos they are mainly crap) and has been well looked after by its owner is worth so much more. Buying a forum members car can help as all the history is normally on there.

If you end up with a standard one, pay Paul at RSTuning a visit - thats the place to go.
Good luck!

BexWRX

rings a bell but not sure. what figures did he get?

Fulmentaljack3t

I don't know in all honesty, i've seen a few of the cars he has worked on but don't remember figures sorry. He has been working on the Renaults for years and has tuned/re-mapped etc all the performance models and built race engines etc

BexWRX

Nice, sorry was just being nosey - I always wanted to get my R26 mapped but never got around to it. Hopefully (fingers crossed) I'll be able to have another R26 one day

Fulmentaljack3t

Certainly a smart car mate the R26 and u never know u might get another one day

GC8WRX

in my opinion just like a clio cup, **** gearbox and built from tracing paper, mucho fun though!

BexWRX

lol gearbox was the only thing I didn't have to fix in my 225!
all part of the I own a Renault - things fall off or rattle apart experience! hehe