swalee Posted 29, June 2009 Report Share Posted 29, June 2009 Just a say a hello to the forum. Just returned after a minor mistake in purchasing a BMW of all cars. Anyway back with great piece of kit, a 08 225 Cup, its a fantastic car, and it creams the BMW in every way. Sadly its black, but just means I have to wax it more than often. Jason Thanks to you guys for all the insight to buying the car, some of the input on the forum has been vital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 29, June 2009 Report Share Posted 29, June 2009 Welcome!! Where are you located?? Welcome back to the club!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teki04 Posted 29, June 2009 Report Share Posted 29, June 2009 HA! I sometimes think I may go down the same path you've travelled. What was wrong with the 120d? I'm currently riding a 130i after a 3 year stint in a 182 Cup. Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 29, June 2009 Report Share Posted 29, June 2009 Welcome back ... you can check out any time, but you may never leave ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 30, June 2009 Report Share Posted 30, June 2009 Welcome back and good choice on the car that driveway looks like fun, get plenty of hill start practising there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swalee Posted 30, June 2009 Author Report Share Posted 30, June 2009 POST #2 I live in Brisbane, and the driveway is only a problem when driving in reverse, in the driving rain and when there are small children/animals in the way. The 120d would wheel spin with all the torque it had low down, Meg just needs some gentle throttle control to get up. Teki, The 120d, had a few too many problems , like the balancing shaft, the sump leaked badly, the auto lights wipers went intermittently and the dashboard went haywire. The mechanic just told me ( unofficially ) that the car would be a problem after warranty. So I glady decided to go back to Renault, much to the annoyance of my wife who owns a Merc. I have always loved the 225, and the service I have had,( and probably will have ) from Cartwrights was excellent, better than BMW ( apart from the mechanical staff ) and certainly better than Mercedes which is absolutely atrocious. When I had the 172, Renault Winsdor were great, and I heard good reviews from you guys over Cartwrights so I brought from them. Teki, Don't get me wrong the 130i is fantastic, if you buy it second hand, as BMW charge a 'Brand fee' for there new cars, but when I brought from BMW in 06, it was a case of 'you buy the car at this price' sort of thing and you pay a arm and a leg for all the extras. Renault and PSA give you for alot of extras for nothing. I have had a lot of sh*t from my wife's family, neighbours and workmates over this car, which only makes me enjoy it even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teki04 Posted 30, June 2009 Report Share Posted 30, June 2009 Bugger it! That's shocking. Hopefully yours was just a one off issue. A few ppl on here have met my BMW's previous owner - it was my main reason for buying it as I knew the car's history. Interestingly though Swalee, I was the opposite and had issue after issue after issue with my 182 Cup. The BMW has put on 16,000kms (WHAT?!) since February this year. Only one issue to mention; the left xenon connection failed and was fixed under warranty. Can't say I drive it all that easy either (though, it does most of the time). It's seen the track twice already, and always delivers. But, there is still something about the Renault that will always keep it close to my heart. I think I just love what RenaultSport stand for; performance. Sure, they deliver safety, design, features and all that jazz, but it's the performance that really bring it infront of the competition. So glad that you've returned to Renault though. I'm thinking I will most probably do the same in the future, if not for a new one, then most probably a track based weekend fun car (aka Clio) to keep my spirits in tune. All the best with the new ride At least you've still got all that torque (I've driven a 120d, and agree that wheelspin and torque are it's enemies!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIR-26T Posted 1, July 2009 Report Share Posted 1, July 2009 WELCOME champ and a wise decision..... I LUV the Megane in the colour black....... Wanna swap Good to see your enjoying the French addiction.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 10, July 2009 Report Share Posted 10, July 2009 Welcome Jason, Keep on eye on the social events, as we just had a 2nd get together. It was a great day for driving up the mountains, then down, then up again, then.... well you get the jist. Hope to see you on one, if you're interested. Cheers. Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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