The no xenons would bother me a little, the rest wouldn't.
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RS Clio to RS Megane - the logical step?
- Thread starter nebraska182
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The no xenons would bother me a little, the rest wouldn't.
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Same. Lol.
The non-xenon lights look crap.
I upgraded my old ones to the R26R ones, infinitely better.
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
The black surround ones?
RS Clio 182
How can you tell from the pics hehe? Xenons are nice,but its not a dealbreaker for me.
RS Clio 182
I feel better youve said this hehe - maybe its just something you have to live with,and its all worth it when you can open her up. Il strongly consider EFI though...
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Non-xenon units are silver/chrome whereas the xenons are darker/have black surrounds and a projector unit.
RS Clio 182
Insurance Groups :
Clio 200 : 31
R26 :35
That maybe has put a dampener on things! :weary:
Clio 200 : 31
R26 :35
That maybe has put a dampener on things! :weary:
MrBlonde
ClioSport Club Member
Just out intrest mate what group is a 172cup,182 etc please?
RS Clio 182
31 aswell - but 33 for the 182 Trophy apparently.
RS Clio 182
yeah,i just did a quick quote and the R26 came out a bit cheaper than my 200 - but that might have something to do with mods on my 200.
Having gone from the 250 cup to the 200 cup myself.
As I say to people; the Megane, is undoubtedly a nicer, more refined car, it's better at cruising, it's better on commutes, it's better for just general driving, it's already got that 'wide boy' stance which gives it road presence, and the turbo helps with lazy overtakes, and it gets better MPG. (If you can't tell, I do occasionally miss mine!)
Also for some reason the electronic throttle has better response than the 200.
The Clio; is raw, more connected, turning more responsive, I feel in control at all times when I'm driving on the edge (the Megane tends to snap a bit with the LSD and turbo), and is undoubtedly better on the back roads than the Megane. Unlike the Megane the difference I feel in the car from tottering along to when I get on the throttle and go hard is apparent, the Megane is a little wishy washy going from tottering to hard and you can end up doing it accidentally.
A massive plus for me is the Clio's parts are half the cost in terms of brakes and tires, so bear that in mind as well (although I did have the 19'' on my Meg).
As I say to people; the Megane, is undoubtedly a nicer, more refined car, it's better at cruising, it's better on commutes, it's better for just general driving, it's already got that 'wide boy' stance which gives it road presence, and the turbo helps with lazy overtakes, and it gets better MPG. (If you can't tell, I do occasionally miss mine!)
Also for some reason the electronic throttle has better response than the 200.
The Clio; is raw, more connected, turning more responsive, I feel in control at all times when I'm driving on the edge (the Megane tends to snap a bit with the LSD and turbo), and is undoubtedly better on the back roads than the Megane. Unlike the Megane the difference I feel in the car from tottering along to when I get on the throttle and go hard is apparent, the Megane is a little wishy washy going from tottering to hard and you can end up doing it accidentally.
A massive plus for me is the Clio's parts are half the cost in terms of brakes and tires, so bear that in mind as well (although I did have the 19'' on my Meg).
RS Clio 182
I read that R26 parts are the same price as Clios - or do you mean for the 250?
250, as that's what I owned, no idea on the R26.
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
I'd love a 275 Cup-S. Still not sure I'd sell the 200 for one though. Attachment.
RS Clio 182
I went to view it tonight - it does have Xenons apparently,and its keyless start.
I'd go Meg 250. But, saying that, i wouldn't personally be too hung up on the spec/options so it would be a much easier proposition for me. I'd like one with the sat nav due to my shocking sense of direction but that's about it. Anything else is a bonus.
I do like the R26 but they do seem a bit more flimsy and have more niggles. It's to be expected on an older car but the MK3's just appear to be much more improved. I also prefer the coupe shape and the looks of it inside and out in general.
I do like the R26 but they do seem a bit more flimsy and have more niggles. It's to be expected on an older car but the MK3's just appear to be much more improved. I also prefer the coupe shape and the looks of it inside and out in general.
RS Clio 182
The R26 has a certain 'quirkyness' about it which gives it character - all the storage cubby holes in the floor & doors,the landing gear handbrake etc.
RS Clio 182
65K miles,RS tuning remap (262 BHP),backbox chop,atmos dump valve,xenons,keyless.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Lol @Gaz_ - that doesn't even look like the same car compared to the beginning of this thread!It will be fine, but if your 200 is cupped i think you'll miss the pointyness if you don't go cupped on the meg, coupled to the fact it will be an arse to sell on
Mine had a full decontamination yesterday ready for a paint correction. Got one side done, then it pissed it down for the rest of the day
RS Clio 182
Yeah he got slightly more value as you could probably sell the 200 for over 7k...but as you say its the hassle of selling and its rare that good LY R26s come up for sale. He knows his cars as he set up one of the Megane forums.
Gaz_
ClioSport Club Member
Extreme mode
