Undefined Posted 5, September 2012 Report Share Posted 5, September 2012 Hello, I recently joined the forums as always have loved Renault Sports cars but was never in position to buy one until recently. Now currently I am torn between few cars. FWD, RWD etc etc. The cars to my interest are Toyota 86, Clio 200 or Megane RS. I know all three are different , but I am looking for a car which will provide me the most thrill. Not interested in creature comforts or any luxury. I just need something that's a hoot to drive every time. So, from your perspective which is better - the clio or the megane for utter thrill. Thank You. Waqar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 5, September 2012 Report Share Posted 5, September 2012 Hi & welcome, Not touching this one...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 5, September 2012 Report Share Posted 5, September 2012 HAHAHA... Welcome to the forum and I'll be brave enough to say that the RS200 CUP Trophy is my choice for fun. I've done 18,000 ks since Christmas and just can't get enough. Right now you should be able to grab a bargain on the late model second hand market as some guys move along to Megane RS265 (which no doubt has loads more grunt) In my book, bang for buck, the RS200 is fun, fun, fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted 5, September 2012 Report Share Posted 5, September 2012 Not a biased opinion but personally, I think the 200 is more fun to drive. I test drove a 265 over the weekend and although I loved it, I just didn't get that same feel that I get when covering hard in my 200, and you can't beat that 8000rpm (close to) scream! Sent from my HTC Liberty using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccrowe795 Posted 5, September 2012 Report Share Posted 5, September 2012 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffie Posted 5, September 2012 Report Share Posted 5, September 2012 I think you'll be happy behind the wheel of any of the 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tension Posted 5, September 2012 Report Share Posted 5, September 2012 I was in the same boat about 2 months ago, ended up buying a RS265. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted 5, September 2012 Report Share Posted 5, September 2012 I still want a 265 though! Sent from my HTC Liberty using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 5, September 2012 Report Share Posted 5, September 2012 Welcome mate. That's quite a conundrum. You'll struggle to get unbiased advice on Clio V Megane. I haven't driven a 250 or 265 but the RS200 definitely fits your "hoot to drive every time" requirement. There's a 50+ page thread on virtues and downfalls of the 86 - hardly unbiased again. Best of luck with your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undefined Posted 6, September 2012 Author Report Share Posted 6, September 2012 Thanks for the welcome guys. Interesting replies. I have test driven the 86 and RS265. The 86 feels very light on its foot. Its very nimble and easy to maneuver. The best bit is its RWD which I really love. The RS265 is as fast as my previous 370z. It's very refined, better built, easy to live with and can have fun at the same time. Yet to drive a Clio, went to two different dealers in today both had angel and demo edition and no demo for drive. On one side I can't bear the thought of owning FWD as I really like going sideways , the Clio everyone says is the best hatch out there and then the Megane RS which looks stunning inside and out. So confused right now ....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pricey Posted 6, September 2012 Report Share Posted 6, September 2012 Drive the clio first - whatever decision you make, sounds like it wouldn't be the wrong one with those choices....265 is great to look at though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 6, September 2012 Report Share Posted 6, September 2012 Welcome. How often do you go sideways? The Clio is extremely fun and is the last of a pretty much dead breed of high-revving NA hot hatches. Test drive it and compare it against the others, then decide. From your original post, it sounds like an 86 or 200 is what you're after Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 7, September 2012 Report Share Posted 7, September 2012 Oversteer? I can highly recommend cheap Hankook tyres on the rear... One of our members recently discovered the part tyres play in a well balanced car. The 86 intrigues me, but a RenaultSport will, I hope, prove to be every bit as much fun, with added "I can get this really big thing home", less attention from the rozzers and more kudos from every other driver of an RS. How many other car groups do you know that wave to each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted 7, September 2012 Report Share Posted 7, September 2012 How many other car groups do you know that wave to each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted 10, September 2012 Report Share Posted 10, September 2012 I've gotten my Megs sideways a few times mate, definitely exhilarating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 18, September 2012 Report Share Posted 18, September 2012 Sideways is over rated IMHO... no disrespect, but if the thrills are only coming from that style, maybe you're not getting enough out of the corners with a car that will grab them rather than slide. Personally, i'd rather have a car that will grip that corner like a unpaid escort that hasn't gotten paid yet! That + Fun = The 200. Angels and Demon in Matte Grey = Envy for life. Cheers, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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