18-06-2016, 11:06 AM
I faced this same dilemma and came out with a megane dci 175, better all round than a fabia and they are the same money.
Although for modifying the fabia is probably better as theres so much off the shelf stuff available...
but in contrast a stage1 map on the megane is all you need for a smooth and reliable 210bhp daily driver rather than some smokey and loud fabia that will be constantly breaking down at that stage 2+ kinda power.
I have alot of friends with fabias and after driving my meg they wished they hadnt wasted their money. says it all for me really
One here in gateshead in red (rare) and with the rare optional leather recaros (£500 too buy second hand still!) for £2450.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-RENAULT-M...SwlfxXGT0d
Although for modifying the fabia is probably better as theres so much off the shelf stuff available...
but in contrast a stage1 map on the megane is all you need for a smooth and reliable 210bhp daily driver rather than some smokey and loud fabia that will be constantly breaking down at that stage 2+ kinda power.
I have alot of friends with fabias and after driving my meg they wished they hadnt wasted their money. says it all for me really

One here in gateshead in red (rare) and with the rare optional leather recaros (£500 too buy second hand still!) for £2450.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-RENAULT-M...SwlfxXGT0d