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How do I turn this damn thing off! You know, the thing that adjusts the volume the quicker you go. I've got a 10 plate Clio with Renault Carminat TomTom and I can adjust the "Volume Speed" up and down but it won't let me turn it off. All it does is adjust the sensitivity! You could turn it off...

It's OK really. I haven't been to a petrol station yet and am convinced the fuel gauge is broken as it doesn't move. I can get used to that very quickly. Still miss the Megane, think I always will. It's not "never", just not "now" and I should be grateful at 23 to have a brand new car anyway...

Already have, I'm a member. Just going to leave it standard though, had enough ballaches with warranties and finding out how Renault have an amazing aptitude for wriggling out of just about everything, I figure I'll leave it standard then when it invariably goes wrong I can honestly say it's...

They'll lose a lot of money on the Megane, put it that way. I'll get this "maturity" out of my system over the next 3 years then go buy a 250, brand new this time though.

In my quest for maturity and economy, it has led me to where I am now. A year ago I purchased a 55 plate Megane 225 FF, with every option going. I adored that car. FRSH, new brakes and tyres, the works... But something was wrong. It had done 50k and it didn't feel right after a few weeks...

Hi guys, I take delivery of my white Clio GT shortly and plan on replacing the standard ugly 16"s with some nicer 17" alloys, preferably black. Could you all please recommend some nice black alloys, preferably with pictures that you think would suit a Clio. Remember, much as I'd like to keep...

Mine's on finance and has a very good GFV, else I wouldn't have bothered. If you engineer the deal correctly you won't have an issue. All new cars lose money if that's what scares you then buy one that's a year old. maviso5, do you have any pictures of your car?

I mate, speak from experience only :D I've only got a diesel because it's a trade off in terms of saving for a mortgage, when I've got my mortgage I'll go and buy a Megane 250 :D It will be your pride and joy but just be careful with mods etc and build up some no claims, you'll be amazed at...

Why bother re-mapping it? It's going to be slow regardless. Not only that a lad your age (judging by the fact you can't afford the insurance for a 200) won't be able to afford the unnecessary repair bills if any modifications you do invalidate parts of the warranty. Just drive it sensibly, keep...

I'm awaiting delivery of a Glacier White GT dCi as we speak. Will post pictures when I get it for those interested. If you want something that looks relatively nice that's cheap on tax and good on fuel, then it's an alright buy, if a little pricey. If you want sporty performance, buy a 200.

Either one is poor in performance in terms of what I've got now. The diesel has cheaper road tax and cheaper insurance and will average better MPG than the petrol, fact. I get what you're saying though, but they're all going to be wallowy and poorly built, their Renault's! I can't afford to...

I'm bored now. 19mpg out of a 1.6 engine regardless of what you're doing is poor economy. I'm stating that I get comparable if not better by thrashing a 2.0l Turbo. For the same fuel economy I know what car I'd rather have.

Agree with this, even being 23 I'd much prefer a clean standard looking example. Yours certainly looks clean and that seems a good price. That said, I'm sure you're aware of ever increasing fuel prices so cars like this are less desirable. I'm glad the dealer took my Megane 225 back else I'd...

Sigh, ok, "However i am unable to drive sensibly all the time and average 28mpg with lows of 19mpg." You suggested that at worst your 1.6 Petrol reaches lows of 19mpg, which is terrible. Driven hard, my 225 bottoms out at slightly more than that and that's a 2.0 Turbo. I was just picking up...

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19mpg out of a 1.6? I can lash my 225 up and and around town with the aircon on and still get 21mpg. You must be some mad driver to get 19mpg out of a 1.6 mate! I've got no choice other than to "take it for what it is", I'll miss my Megane like crazy and in return I've got a twice-as-slow car...

Out of interest, what mods wouldn't invalidate a dealer warranty? Don't want chavvy ones, perhaps a nice sports exhaust and lowering springs? Where would I stand with the warranty?

Nope, I've got a 225 Meggy at the moment. Don't want another piss-poor MPG car. The diesel is brisk enough, hardly comparing eggs with eggs is it though. ClioToby: Thanks, I don't need to think for myself now. No need to report back, I can tell you all I won't like it... daydotz: Will keep...

Just thought I'd revive this thread. I'm taking delivery of a white GT dCi in early July brand new. My current daily driver is a Megane 225 Ph2, so a bit of a downgrade but it's for the best given the issues with the Megane. Not exactly an inspiring thread, but at least people are referring to...

Thought about it yeah, issue being is that I'm in finance on the Megane, and I doubt I'd get the price for the Megane through anywhere else (bearing in mind it has issues). Also I've had a major issue with the dealership, who I believe in their own way are giving me top whack for the Megane in...

I can see it from both sides to be honest. Mines been a nightmare but I know of a few that have been good. Problem is with these performance cars you get hefty repair bills. What I will say is my mechanic who fixed my stub axles and wheel bearings also said they are a common fault, he's fixed a...

Then after 3 years I'll just give it back and f**k off and buy something mental again. At least I can say I've had my "sensible period". Joking aside, it's costing more per month but the fuel will be more than halfed, the insurance is half, road tax is nil and at least in the next 2 months I...

I agree regarding the cam belt issue. Thing is, it's acting as a "cherry on the cake" thing at the moment. The steering is on it's way out again, and tonight the electrics are playing up. Trip computer giving odd readings with miles left etc. Just seems like it's one after another, I loved the...

MPG mainly. Need to make some savings. Plus I'd prefer a brand new car. One of the things that annoys me about the Megane is the uncomfortable ride. I'm sure this is the case with everyone, but I'd like a comfortable ride that doesn't grind away vertebrae, but returns 60mpg. Insurance is...

Hi guys, I've been a member here since 2005 when I got my first black 1.2 16v Extreme at the age of 18. Late 2007 I got my second Clio, a Mk3 1.2TCE. After a year I was bored with this so chopped it in for a second hand 55 plate Megane 225. Here's where we are today, the Megane, despite being...

Hi guys, this isn't about a Clio, but my Megane 225. Sorry but I need urgent advice and this is the best forum in the past for helping me out so please if you can again that would be great. The situation is a VEEERY long story but I won't bore you. Here's the details in brief, dates are...

I appreciate what you're saying mate but I've done this once before but the car I was going from was brand new and I was going to another brand new car, albeit more expensive, there was negative equity involved and I was young and impatient and owed a silly amount for what I was getting. I've...

I've spoken to them and my settlement figure (what I owe) is significantly less than what I thought, and I've got an "in principal" valuation on my car which makes it all possible for about +£30 per month than what I'm paying now. Plus, it will be a 4yr deal with no balloon payment so after 4...

I've got no idea, I'm trying to work out the basic principals as regardless of the figures if it's not allowed what I'm proposing then it doesn't matter how much I owe does it. It's all speculation at the moment I've emailed my contact at the dealer so we'll see.

Ok, I'm assuming I'm in negative equity. That's obvious. I sell car to dealer for 7k I owe 9k Me = -£2k Megane is 9k 9 + 2k = 11k Clio currently financed at £12k Me = +£1k Basically even with a deficit surely I'll be saving money or at least breaking even because the megane is nearly 5k...