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Decided i wanted a nice car for daily running rather than a rattly old peugeot, call me old but meh.
Been looking at various cars for a while and finally decided on a renaultsport megane 175dci having previously had a 225 i knew what to expect.
Went all the way to essex (240miles from mine) to get the exact one i wanted and besides the wheels being 'kerbed' according the dealer and actually being 'trashed' according to me (for which i had a fair whack of money knocked off) it was as described, drives beautifully and most importantly it has 12months warranty.
Please do not think for a moment it is replacing the rallye, thats staying right where it belongs, with me 
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Looks good! Any plans for it or just going to keep it as a reliable daily?
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I like it!
WTF has the Astra owner done with their number plate? Looks awful.
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I really like it specially the colour 
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(25-02-2015, 09:41 AM)Eeyore Wrote: Looks good! Any plans for it or just going to keep it as a reliable daily?
Reliable daily with a few nice upgrades hopefully cheers sam
(25-02-2015, 09:43 AM)JJ0063 Wrote: I like it!
WTF has the Astra owner done with their number plate? Looks awful.
No' plate was temporarily cable tied there (plate reads BY51LLY as his names billy) untill he gets the legal pressed ones which can be bent suitably to fit the astra front bumper didnt wanna drive over 500 miles with it in the windscreen lol
(25-02-2015, 09:56 AM)Sian Wrote: I really like it specially the colour
Such a female response 'its a nice colour' 
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Nice!
Welcome to the reliable diesel daily old man club. 
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Looks good! Not a huge fan of these myself but should be ideal for your needs! 
As for the old man diesel daily club...there's quite a few of us in the club now haha.
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(25-02-2015, 12:31 PM)RetroPug Wrote: Nice!
Welcome to the reliable diesel daily old man club.
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Is this specially adapted for use on grass? I heard some of them are great for off roading..
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(25-02-2015, 12:31 PM)RetroPug Wrote: Nice!
Welcome to the reliable diesel daily old man club.
Cheers dude i didnt want to be too dull so 175bhp & 260ft/lb of torque isnt bad for a daily
(25-02-2015, 12:52 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Looks good! Not a huge fan of these myself but should be ideal for your needs!
As for the old man diesel daily club...there's quite a few of us in the club now haha.
Everyones got different tastes but what is it that doesnt take your fancy with it?
(25-02-2015, 01:13 PM)Jonny81191 Wrote: Is this specially adapted for use on grass? I heard some of them are great for off roading..
Ive heard thats what the F1 editions were for?
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(25-02-2015, 09:43 AM)JJ0063 Wrote: I like it!
WTF has the Astra owner done with their number plate? Looks awful.
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(25-02-2015, 02:59 PM)Matt-Rallye Wrote: (25-02-2015, 12:52 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Looks good! Not a huge fan of these myself but should be ideal for your needs!
As for the old man diesel daily club...there's quite a few of us in the club now haha.
Everyones got different tastes but what is it that doesnt take your fancy with it?
The interior mainly. Think they look pretty good from outside but unfortunately you have to sit inside to drive one. As you say it's each to their own though!
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YNice choice mate, as long as the Rallye doesn't go anywhere.
I almost bought one of these myself but plumped for the Toyota instead! Wish I hadn't!
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Nice car mate. I just can't get over that back end  lol
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Splendid car this and looks great in racing blue
Definitely didn't go home and look at them on eBay after I came to see you 
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Piggy approval ?
One of those cars that has grown on me...from hating it when it was new to being on my wish list to own one day!
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(25-02-2015, 04:31 PM)Toms306 Wrote: (25-02-2015, 02:59 PM)Matt-Rallye Wrote: (25-02-2015, 12:52 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Looks good! Not a huge fan of these myself but should be ideal for your needs!
As for the old man diesel daily club...there's quite a few of us in the club now haha.
Everyones got different tastes but what is it that doesnt take your fancy with it?
The interior mainly. Think they look pretty good from outside but unfortunately you have to sit inside to drive one. As you say it's each to their own though!
Interior just seems functional and user friendly too me, minimal buttons and a far less cluttered steering wheel than vauxhalls and fords.
(25-02-2015, 07:49 PM)Orta Wrote: YNice choice mate, as long as the Rallye doesn't go anywhere.
I almost bought one of these myself but plumped for the Toyota instead! Wish I hadn't!
You picked the wrong diesel rallye is staying right where it is! in the shed
(25-02-2015, 08:37 PM)Niall Wrote: Nice car mate. I just can't get over that back end lol
Ta Niall, tbh i was unsure about it but just lately i have warmed too the 'booty'
(25-02-2015, 09:28 PM)ozonehostile Wrote: Splendid car this and looks great in racing blue
Definitely didn't go home and look at them on eBay after I came to see you
Of course you didnt you'll have to take an extended test drive, you will want one!
Thats aslong as its not like your 'zero fucks massive puddle' test drive
(25-02-2015, 09:31 PM)Piggy Wrote: Piggy approval ?
One of those cars that has grown on me...from hating it when it was new to being on my wish list to own one day!
I really dont understand you at all!? messaged me on facebook asking if i had crashed it and that they dont handle cos your mate had a 1.5 dci yet you want to own one... Also i suggest you look up the renaultsport suspension spec for this with the extra cup chassis which mine has.
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(26-02-2015, 09:45 AM)Matt-Rallye Wrote: (25-02-2015, 09:31 PM)Piggy Wrote: Piggy approval ?
One of those cars that has grown on me...from hating it when it was new to being on my wish list to own one day!
I really dont understand you at all!? messaged me on facebook asking if i had crashed it and that they dont handle cos your mate had a 1.5 dci yet you want to own one... Also i suggest you look up the renaultsport suspension spec for this with the extra cup chassis which mine has.
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(26-02-2015, 09:47 AM)JJ0063 Wrote: (26-02-2015, 09:45 AM)Matt-Rallye Wrote: (25-02-2015, 09:31 PM)Piggy Wrote: Piggy approval ?
One of those cars that has grown on me...from hating it when it was new to being on my wish list to own one day!
I really dont understand you at all!? messaged me on facebook asking if i had crashed it and that they dont handle cos your mate had a 1.5 dci yet you want to own one... Also i suggest you look up the renaultsport suspension spec for this with the extra cup chassis which mine has.
Jealousy.
Im sure there will be piggy power rant video about renaults soon enough
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Looks sweet mate. Love dat ass!
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(26-02-2015, 10:57 AM)Matt Wrote:
Looks sweet mate. Love dat ass!
Cheers matt im loving the full leather and quality sound system combined with epic handling and 40mpg even when thrashing it! doesnt shift too badly either
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Looks nice! Seem to get alot for your money with these! Always cheaper than all the other 225 cars in that "area".
Doesnt even own a 306.
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Go on then, what MPG are you getting?
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(26-02-2015, 05:03 PM)Tom Wrote: Looks nice! Seem to get alot for your money with these! Always cheaper than all the other 225 cars in that "area".
The 175's hold alot more value in megane terms, the equivalent petrol 225 (same age / spec) is around £1500 cheaper! can pick up an early 225 for well under 2k now!
(26-02-2015, 06:16 PM)RetroPug Wrote: Go on then, what MPG are you getting?
More than the rallye, thats the main thing
my daily commute is mostly twisting back & B roads so MPG is comprimised but still seeing an average 46mpg on a daily basis. was hitting over 50mpg on motorway when i picked it up, Bear in mind its a ton & half of car with 18" wheels and 175bhp. I think the MPG is pretty damn good!
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How does this compare with the 225? With prices coming down for both, it makes a real buying prospect!
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(27-02-2015, 11:16 AM)Pebbles167 Wrote: How does this compare with the 225? With prices coming down for both, it makes a real buying prospect!
99% of the power, all the handling and double the fuel economy.. whats not to like?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Megane...233714177b
If your feeling flush and epic there chris
Although heres a genuine bargain. 225 trophy for under 4k. thats alot of car for the money!
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That trophy is in my watch list haha! Cant help but think the ass end is mega ugly though From every other angle they look ok but dat ass 
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(27-02-2015, 01:05 PM)Matt-Rallye Wrote: (27-02-2015, 11:16 AM)Pebbles167 Wrote: How does this compare with the 225? With prices coming down for both, it makes a real buying prospect!
99% of the power, all the handling and double the fuel economy.. whats not to like?
Sounds good! IIRC the 225 wasn't particularly rev happy anyway right? So not too much to miss by having a diesel. Nice motor.
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