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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201115384504545
If the roads are as bad as he makes out...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201115384504545
If the roads are as bad as he makes out...
Always with the extreme scenarios, he lives on the IOW not Zimbabwe
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Mike, I think you should keep the 182 a while longer, you got it for a reasonable price, afterall.
I really miss my 182I don't think you will find better value for money.
There is always the possibility that this 182 was bought as a "fix it, flog it for a profit" project anyway...
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Damnit, you've given him a new excuse he hadnt previously thought of.
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That is an AWD one
That'll teach me for speed-reading!
And the rest! Nearly down to Australia I heard.
[TW]Fox;18985442 said:
It was always a thought, not so much as a fix it and flog it, as if that was the case, I'd have just done the de-phaser pulley on it's own and got shot of it straight away. But I never really had anything to lose by trying it.
No, not like you're capable of omitting so much vital information and lying to make it look like a much better car was for sale at the same price I was asking for mine.
I've driven a normal 225 and one with cup packs and there wasn't that much in it day to day to be honest.
The cup packed/trophy models felt a little better round the bends, but depending on what you'll be using the car for that might not matter.
Bear in mind with the Meganes there are the bog standard 225s, then there was the trophy, then around the same time there was the cup as well as cup suspension available for the normal model, then the F1 Team model, which is not to be confused with the 230 R26 F1 edition which was next, and then the R26.R!
The 'good' suspension was on the trophy, cup, cup packed and original F1 models.
The good suspension plus LSD was the 230 R26 F1 edition, and then we all know the R26.R
The cup packed/trophy models felt a little better round the bends, but depending on what you'll be using the car for that might not matter.
Bear in mind with the Meganes there are the bog standard 225s, then there was the trophy, then around the same time there was the cup as well as cup suspension available for the normal model, then the F1 Team model, which is not to be confused with the 230 R26 F1 edition which was next, and then the R26.R!
The 'good' suspension was on the trophy, cup, cup packed and original F1 models.
The good suspension plus LSD was the 230 R26 F1 edition, and then we all know the R26.R
Are you actually aware of the differences between the "normal" 225 and the Trophy / Cup etc?
You *must* test a Trophy before making a snap decision on the standard 225.
Just to give you a quick idea there are a few models that came after the standard 225 which shouldn't be confused:
225 Trophy - 2005 "05", only available in Nimbus Grey with Anthracite wheels. Changes introduced were revised suspension (some 70% stiffer), new steering column / rack and revised brakes. Trophies should have a # out of 500 plaque in front of the gear stick.
225 Cup - Brought out after the Trophy was positively received. At this point the 225 standard was re-introduced as the 225 "lux" although it brought over the revised steering column and brakes. The Cup is missing most of the Trophies extras (Climate control, leather etc) but did keep the chassis tweaks.
225 F1 Team (not the R26) - Special edition model available in a limited colour palette. This was basically a cup with added extras including Recaros and special edition plaque (# of 500).
230 F1 Team R26 - The final model of the Hot Megane (not including the R26.R). The R26 had the Cup chassis with revised suspension (slight amendments to the springs and dampers) and the major addition of the LSD. The latter made the car a true hot hatch great although torque steer was increased on very rough surfaces. In terms of kit the R26 was relatively Spartan (unless spec'd up) although it did have Recaros and a special edition plaque. Note - the R26 was a unlimited run limited edition (unlike the Trophy and F1 Team).
Out of all of the Meganes the Trophy or R26 are the ones to go for. The differences between the two are relatively minimal (on the road at least) but both are a vast improvement over the normal 225.
All models suffer from numerous electrical issues (stuck windows, ignition trouble, wiper problems, radio issues etc) and go through coil packs like they are made of cheese (My R26 went through 6 in a very short space of time before Renault gave up trying to find the issue). Early models, including the Trophy, were subject to Turbo issues which I believe was partially fixed with a recall, unfortunately I can't remember the specifics. In theory the later models should be better (especially when the car was face lifted) but in practice they are all as bad as one another.
Overall the Trophy onwards is a great drivers car but a bit mixed as a day to day do everything car.
I'm only interested in the 225 because the earlier ones can be picked up for <£5k. I have no need to test drive the Trophy, I'll either like the standard 225 or I won't as far as I'm concerned.
I'll be sure to pay attention to the points you mention, however.
Out of curiosity (and it really is just curiosity) can the suspension and steering rack not be sourced to "fix" the earlier ones? Surely these will be inexpensive from a breaker?
I'll be sure to pay attention to the points you mention, however.
Out of curiosity (and it really is just curiosity) can the suspension and steering rack not be sourced to "fix" the earlier ones? Surely these will be inexpensive from a breaker?