megane 225

[jay]

im thinking of buying a megane 225 5 door in burnt orange.really like the look and safety/performance.everyone i ask tells me to steer clear of renaults.just need some do's and donts.what to look for and stuff.thanks.

[yogi]

how do i phrase this correctly.... dont do it

[cactusbob]

If you want 225 in particular matey, take a look at https://www.meganesport.net

[jay]

i had a feeling someone would say that.haha.have you owned or do own one.they cant be that bad?can they?

[shmatt216]

Hi Jay. Save some extra pennies and get yourself a 230 F1. A completely different beast from the 225: much tidier and progressive handling; limited slip diff etc.. 100% sweet machine. However, it's still a Renault and not a Honda, so expect some 'character'. ( The clutch master cylinder went in mine after 100 miles from new...

[Basenji]

And what's the difference in price between 225 RS and 320 F1 in the UK?
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[cactusbob]

A completely different beast from the 225

Actually minimal differences, but if you after 2nd hand make sure it's a facelift model on an 06 plate onwards. A lot of the niggles are fixed, and the handling is vastly improved compared to the phase 1

[Basenji]

yeah, but how much?
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[cactusbob]

You can get a R26 for £16000-£17000 from a friendly dealer