JoeB Posted 30, September 2012 Report Share Posted 30, September 2012 Hi everyone, Just dropping in, doing the polite thing and saying hello. Currently no RS in the garage, but working on that. Been a Merc guy for quite a few years and very happy with current vehicles, but just sold my daily driver signal red 190e 2.6 which means it's time to look for another daily... and the rs3m 250 /265 looks like a good thing. I'm just looking for something different, and the RS3M has similar power to my cosworth, with a 25 year younger chassis... Currently trolling the topics and looking for the usual caveats when purchasing a different vehicle than what I'm used to. So if anyone has advice on what to look for, or knows of a nice 250 cup trophee or a 265 trpohy+ going for good $$$ let me know I've got sound mech. knowledge and not afraid of a challenge, and shouldn't take long to cement myself in the drivers seat once I find 'the one' Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 1, October 2012 Report Share Posted 1, October 2012 Welcome Joe! There are some nice savings to be had if you fancy a lightly used 250. If so, do your self a favour and check out Teki's Lunar Grey one in the For Sale section: viewtopic.php?f=48&t=22630 Best of luck with the hunt! EDIT: added the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH58 Posted 1, October 2012 Report Share Posted 1, October 2012 Probably never a better time to hop into a slightly used RS250 with a year or two's factory warranty left. Fundamentally (apart from an almost token 5% power/torque increase) there's bugger all difference between a 250 and 265 (and a $1500 Stage one chip up would more than address the 250's "power deficit" against the 265). The fact that the 250 is superceded will mean it's value has almost certainly dropped, making a near new one a cracking buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeB Posted 1, October 2012 Author Report Share Posted 1, October 2012 Thanks for the heads up guys! Believe it or not I've already spoken to Steven about his car, but due to other half being ill today we couldn't make it up to see him. I think he's nursing a hangover anyway back to the grind again tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 1, October 2012 Report Share Posted 1, October 2012 Welcome. Good luck with your decision, and finding the right car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 1, October 2012 Report Share Posted 1, October 2012 Teki' "Trax" will impress I'm sure - that and he certainly looks after his rides so if you end up signing on the dotted line you know it had been in good hands prior. Goodluck with the search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccrowe795 Posted 1, October 2012 Report Share Posted 1, October 2012 Hey there and welcome. Good luck in finding a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaesh Posted 1, October 2012 Report Share Posted 1, October 2012 Best of Luck find the one mate and welcome! I'm still new to it all and have only recently purchased my Cup. I must say I agree with RBH58 in that the RS250's are a hell of a buy now that the 265 has come out. I'm still finding my driving skills two months later and the car continues to challenge me everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pricey Posted 1, October 2012 Report Share Posted 1, October 2012 Welcome, you're looking at the best value in the market in my opinion. Good luck with the search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpelboy Posted 2, October 2012 Report Share Posted 2, October 2012 As I am sure you already know, most dealers are still offering the 2.9% finance on the RS 250. I'm still chasing the best price on an RS myself around Melbourne. Best of luck. Let us know how you go. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 2, October 2012 Report Share Posted 2, October 2012 Hi, welcome to the forum & look forward to seeing your new find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted 3, October 2012 Report Share Posted 3, October 2012 Welcome mate! I agree with RBH, a slightly used 250 is a great buy at the moment, and any concerns of power deficit are easily addressed. Good luck with it all Sent from my HTC Liberty using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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