griffyn

We run a Meg 3 GT220, so cant really compare directly, but hope you enjoy yours!

Huge congrats. That's an epic first car - enjoy it!

Sad but true - don't take it personally; the best of intentions mean much less when coupled with inexperience, newfound freedoms, and likely lack of budget.

235s are a doddle, and will fit happily on the stock rims - I'm running them happily on the RS and GT220.

The aux belt needs to come off to to the timing belt, and shouldn't really be refitted. I'd do it.

Having seen a few of these bent and beaten now, I would think a 172 is a fine place to be in an unfortunate situation. They're not huge, but they're pretty damn solid for how big they are, and they do the right things to protect those inside them. BUT They're 20~ish years old now, and safety tech has come quite a way in the meantime. If safety is your significantly primary concern, go something newer. If there are other considerations (like how often the kid(s) will be in it, financial, timing, fun-factor) then you're the only one who can really arbitrate on what the best option is.

Treat the newbies with kid gloves. They soon sort out if they're here for an argument or will join the community - no flames required (save them for the marshmallows ) Ive seen too many communities centred around bullshit calling people out for different taste, that said I've had a fair bit of crap thrown my way for liking small underpowered cars. Play nicely thanks gents, and back on topic. If you don't want to help, save your words for elsewhere.

You'll probably want to do more research, and come up to speed with the model names. We don't refer to cars by their model year, but their designation - The Mégane 3 RS came in three derivatives, 250, 265, and 275; all of these had further named trim levels, and special editions - with one in particular not having the LSD equipped in all others

Welcome... back? Good luck with your hunt.

This exchange has made my day, thank you folks! 😂

Nice that the ARDC does this The Member must be a frontline worker or first responder. Proof of ID is required. The Renault Car Club of Vic recently increased their annual subs to $65... but the first responders' discount is pretty awesome. Might suggest the same happen in the RCCV

I've had and run as a daily as well as used in competition a Clio 2, Megane 225, and a Clio IV. I currently run a meg 265 as a daily. The Clio 2 is getting older now, and I'd hesitate to recommend it for a daily when kids are involved due to its age and size. The 225 was definitely fun, and hugely rapid, but does lack the playful nature of the Clio 2. The meg 3 is again not as raw as the meg 2, but more capable again, and access to the rear for kids is fine. Unless you're in a tight park. 😅 If the priority is daily, go the meg 3. If the priority is trackwork then I'd aim for the Clio 3.

I find it interesting that you went with your heart on the sensible car. They're both exactly the same size, so the extra load area available in the wagon would have been a more sensible choice. 😋 Also a tasty wagon is nice. Hope you enjoy.

Looks tidy

Looks fine, and a nice even spread. You've worked them nicely