TheRedBaron Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Hi all! I've just ordered myself a new Megane RS265 Trophy, in capsicum red. I also went for leather and bi-xenon headlights. It wont be here until late May, and I can't wait! I test drove around 10 cars before deciding, and to be honest in the end, the hardest decision was whether to go Clio or Megane! I'm looking forward to getting into some of the discussions, and hopefully learning a lot along the way. I'm in regional Victoria by the way, Glad to be on board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Very few reds and I wasn't even sure they carried it through to the RS265. Welcome and pics when you pick it up! Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Nice one1 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 welcome buddy and good choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Welcome! Awesome choice - what swayed you to the Megane in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedBaron Posted 7, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Thanks folks!! This may sound odd, but something that swayed me to the Megane over the Clio was the turbo.. something about the sound, feel, and dynamics of a turbocharged car is really appealing to me. The dealer (Geelong) mentioned the Clio will be released in 2013 as a paddle-shuft 1.6L turbo too, and I didn't want paddle shift I prefer good ol' fashion manual. Also, the Megane, being that little bit 'larger' is slightly more "practical" - not a buy you car for practicality obviously, but it's also going to be my everyday car, so I had to factor that in. Pretty much the only reason I went Trophy over Cup was to get the leather Recaro seats haha... expensive upgrade, but worth it IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 welcome , great car , great colour ! you will enjoy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Welcome to the forum and to RenaultSport. Lots of great driving ahead for you! Just in case you can't wait till May.. You might want to re-consider a RedBull Clio out of the current model. The space inside is only very marginally smaller than the Megane and the fuel consumption and handling are 1st class for a sports car. You would save a packet on buy price as well as not having to WAIT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampage Posted 8, February 2013 Report Share Posted 8, February 2013 Xcellent choice of car, particularly the colour, IMO we don't see enough red megs. And I'd seriously paint/wrap the roof black. That would look the biz!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClioF1 Posted 8, February 2013 Report Share Posted 8, February 2013 Xcellent choice of car, particularly the colour, IMO we don't see enough red megs. And I'd seriously paint/wrap the roof black. That would look the biz!! Agree! Welcome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedBaron Posted 8, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8, February 2013 Xcellent choice of car, particularly the colour, IMO we don't see enough red megs. And I'd seriously paint/wrap the roof black. That would look the biz!! Agree! Welcome.. I've only just noticed some people do this - it looks amazing! Excuse me being a noob, but if anyone if able to point me in a direction where I can learn more about this (what's involved etc), it would be greatly appreciated! I'll hit up the search function too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 8, February 2013 Report Share Posted 8, February 2013 Welcome mate! Capsicum Red really suits the Meg. I too am surprised that more people don't go for it. Best of luck with yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 10, February 2013 Report Share Posted 10, February 2013 Basically you can get your roof panel professionally painted in gloss black, or my preferred option would be to get it wrapped, this way if after some time you don't like it or it gets scratched or you want to return it Back to std it's very easy. A few on here have used a vendor called carbon demon who can do faux carbon wrap or Matt / gloss back - from memory price was around 300 Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampage Posted 10, February 2013 Report Share Posted 10, February 2013 there was a really nice example (of a red 250/265 with a black roof) on a thread somewhere here that Rob240 was running, asking about 'whether to wrap, or not'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 10, February 2013 Report Share Posted 10, February 2013 Just remember that wrapping in black is an awfully hot prospect in Summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedBaron Posted 12, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12, February 2013 Thanks all! I've been reading a little more about it too. Reckon it could be a go-er! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedBaron Posted 31, March 2013 Author Report Share Posted 31, March 2013 Should only be about another 8 or so week to wait now lol... Soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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