RaindancerAU Posted 20, January 2012 Report Share Posted 20, January 2012 Hi all! I've just bought a Blue RS 250 Trophee (with all the options) and am impatiently waiting for Monday, when I get to take it home finally. Its going to be my daily driver, so hopefully it won't cost me too much to run some of the $ figures I've seen thrown around the various threads are humbling. I guess I'm here to get support and provide support via other RS 250 owners and people who know their Renaults. Anyway, great to be onboard. p.s. I'm in Sydney Oh and I see a yellow RS 200 parked in Botany near where I work all the time, particularly when I have to catch a bus on Botany road, is that someone here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 20, January 2012 Report Share Posted 20, January 2012 Welcome! Congrats! Pics when you can. Re: running costs - tyres seem to be the main one on RS250s. Regular rotation (perhaps more regular than on other cars) should squeeze a few more kms out of them, but I guess that's the price you pay for the combination of amazing grip AND huge wheels. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrRS250 Posted 20, January 2012 Report Share Posted 20, January 2012 haha your tune will change once you've picked it up - the costs pale away with the enjoyment you'll experience. get excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 20, January 2012 Report Share Posted 20, January 2012 Welcome indeed. Running costs should be fine, but if you're worried, I'd get the alignment checked when you get it to make sure you won't chew tyres unexpectedly. Private servicing is also an option, have a look for a bloke called Paul V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 21, January 2012 Report Share Posted 21, January 2012 Welcome and congrats on the purchase! I love the Extreme Blue on the RS250 - it'd definitely be my choice! You can post the sighting here viewtopic.php?f=12&t=68&start=8225 and see if someone puts their hand up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaindancerAU Posted 21, January 2012 Author Report Share Posted 21, January 2012 Thanks all! I'm super excited but I guess I got startled when I saw what some people were quoting in the FAQ section. Great advice on the alignment check! I'll book her in straight away! Bring on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LigerZero Posted 22, January 2012 Report Share Posted 22, January 2012 Welcome aboard. Great car, you'll definitely be happy with it. Don't worry about the running costs, their could be worse. The tyres are probably the most expensive thing but not so bad s long as you regularly rotate them to keep them honest. A lot of the guys change oil at 1000km's for early start performance maintenance other than that just respect the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 22, January 2012 Report Share Posted 22, January 2012 Welcome! Come along to the drive/dinner on the 31st and meet the RS crew. Details in the Social Events section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted 22, January 2012 Report Share Posted 22, January 2012 Welcome. Great choice of car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaindancerAU Posted 22, January 2012 Author Report Share Posted 22, January 2012 Thanks for the heads up - I'll do my best to be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIR-26T Posted 23, January 2012 Report Share Posted 23, January 2012 CONGRATS Jorge, how was the "long" drive back home Hope to catch up and see you on the meet, over a pizza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 23, January 2012 Report Share Posted 23, January 2012 Very nice pic up... Jorge is it? Anyways...bombarde us with pics. Love to see her. All the best. Cheers, WOLF ps: green with envy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalPunishment Posted 23, January 2012 Report Share Posted 23, January 2012 Welcome! Excellent choice of colour (not at all biased ). As others have said, watch out for tyre wear. As for servicing (at least in VIC) it can be done for a pretty reasonable cost given the nature of the vehicle. Specialist mechanics will always give you that more personal touch so (definitely) consider them if the dealers in Sydney aren't treating you nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaindancerAU Posted 23, January 2012 Author Report Share Posted 23, January 2012 Thanks everyone! It was overcast yesterday but some of the pics turned out great - will post them tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onurbmil Posted 24, January 2012 Report Share Posted 24, January 2012 Overcast is a good time to get pictures. 1hr before sunset and 1hr after sunrise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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