twosixfive Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Hi all. Just laid down a deposit on my first car from Renault/RenaultSport, a Grey 265 Cup. It's a demo with 4.5k on it for a tad over $39k. Got a good trade on my XR5 as well, saves me doing the CarSales thing. Slightly apprehensive, but can't wait! With luck I'll have it end of week otherwise early next. I will miss the 2.5 5-pot and low down urge but relish in the rev happy 2.0 and razor sharp handling (thinking a trip to the Dandenongs might be in order...). It certainly makes the XR5 feel a bit wallowy. Last few cars: 07 XR5 turbo 3.5 years 00 Alfa 165 (ugh) 6 months 03 Forester XT 3 years (new) Apart from the Alfa I've had a good run. Ok the bearings died in the XR5, luckily under warranty! Here's to a trouble free and enjoyable few years in the RS265 (Please tell me it's going to be trouble free... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexlaw Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Congrats! Where did you buy the car from? I know of a Grey 265 demo for sale there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexlaw Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 I meant Glen Waverley. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 20, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 I meant Glen Waverley. . Thanks. And yep Glen Waverly. And it's no longer for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 20, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Yes I was pretty happy with the guys at Glen Waverly. I resisted the 'paint and interior protection' pack at $2k + but put down for the tint tentatively (i.e. I have the option to cancel), but then I thought, aren't the windows tinted already? So now I'm a tad confused, why would they offer tint on top of factory tint? At $695 I might add. Might have to call in the morning.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slav888 Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Welcome mate! I actually had a 2009 LV XR5 Focus prior to the megane so i know EXACTLY where you're coming from you werent on the xr5turbs forum prior where you? Regarding tint, most cars come with a 'factory' tint (someone correct me if im wrong) thats usually very, very slight.. For a proper tint job you gotta pay for it.. I got tint with mine thrown into the sale price and pretty happy with it.. And the paint protection can be done urself, I just did my car in nanolex and it came up great.. happy to offer advice if you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Welcome mate. Don't bother with the factory protection package. As Slav mentioned you could easily do it yourself or have other people do it for a fraction of the price. Congrats on the first RS purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slav888 Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 (Please tell me it's going to be trouble free... ) Just noticed this.. You owned an Alfa.. No matter how bad an RS is, itll still be a walk in the park compared to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 20, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 (Please tell me it's going to be trouble free... ) You owned an Alfa.. No matter how bad an RS is, itll still be a walk in the park compared to that Yes.. it was a 1 owner, full history, blah blah that was breakdown city, useless aircon, a money pit, all within 6 months... Their reputation is so true... standard timing belt change at 40k!!!! Was nice to sit in and look at, that's about it. Thanks for the other comments on protection/tint... hmm might still call them and clarify the tint situation. Good tint is a godsend in this country.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 congrats the rear and side windows have good tint from factory but you need to do the door windows to match otherwise it look a bit odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixie Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Sounds like they couldn't even stick the badge on in the right order! Welcome - 265s are marvellous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Welcome and enjoy! I agree, just get the front door tint to match the rear. Go to Tint-a-Car or someone similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 20, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Welcome and enjoy!I agree, just get the front door tint to match the rear. Go to Tint-a-Car or someone similar. Yea so I think I'll call Renault and cancel the tint. I knew $695 has to be way over the top and I'm sure it is. Will call tint-a-car today and get a quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 20, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Welcome mate!I actually had a 2009 LV XR5 Focus prior to the megane so i know EXACTLY where you're coming from you werent on the xr5turbs forum prior where you? Yes I'm on fordxr5turbo but not very active And the paint protection can be done urself, I just did my car in nanolex and it came up great.. happy to offer advice if you need Interesting, might get some pointers on this. I'll probably get the car detailed soon after I get it, so might look into it after that. The guy I go to is very knowledgable on different cars and the paint they use and he might have some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slav888 Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Welcome mate!I actually had a 2009 LV XR5 Focus prior to the megane so i know EXACTLY where you're coming from you werent on the xr5turbs forum prior where you? Yes I'm on fordxr5turbo but not very active And the paint protection can be done urself, I just did my car in nanolex and it came up great.. happy to offer advice if you need Interesting, might get some pointers on this. I'll probably get the car detailed soon after I get it, so might look into it after that. The guy I go to is very knowledgable on different cars and the paint they use and he might have some advice. Yep see how you go, I just picked mine up a couple of weeks ago and spent ALL of last weekend detailing the interior and exterior, fiddly but fairly easy if you have the time.. AND will end up saving you a few hundred at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Congrats on the new car. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 20, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Yep see how you go, I just picked mine up a couple of weeks ago and spent ALL of last weekend detailing the interior and exterior, fiddly but fairly easy if you have the time.. AND will end up saving you a few hundred at least I'd love to spend the time doing that but I prefer letting the experts at it, at least once when I first get it The place I go is Final Inspection. They have a very active forum as well called Detail Addiction. The guy lives and breathes detailing. Few years ago I paid couple of hundred but they spend hours on it. Every nook and cranny is gleaming, they remove swirls, light marks, etc. Was planning on doing it once a year but never did (they are a fair way out from me, and you have to leave it overnight). They even post pics of the your car on their site for others to admire and comment on This time I'll probably get the inside done as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted 20, February 2013 Report Share Posted 20, February 2013 Congrats on the purchase mate, you won't regret it one bit! Definitely cancel the tint if you can, it's only for the door windows, which you'll be able to get at a fraction of the price. Factory tint on the rear windows is pretty dark. And the paint protection is blatant money grab, try cancelling that too if it's not too late. Happy driving Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 21, February 2013 Report Share Posted 21, February 2013 Welcome aboard. Good to see my bleating over at DA has done at least some good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 21, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 21, February 2013 Congrats on the purchase mate, you won't regret it one bit! Definitely cancel the tint if you can, it's only for the door windows, which you'll be able to get at a fraction of the price. Factory tint on the rear windows is pretty dark. And the paint protection is blatant money grab, try cancelling that too if it's not too late. Happy driving Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks. Have cancelled the tint. A ballpark figure from tint-a-car was $180... better than $695! Also I never did get the 'protection' despite the young lady's efforts to convince me otherwise Welcome aboard. Good to see my bleating over at DA has done at least some good What bleating is that? Sorry I'm a bit slow .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruns Posted 21, February 2013 Report Share Posted 21, February 2013 Thanks. Have cancelled the tint. A ballpark figure from tint-a-car was $180... better than $695! Also I never did get the 'protection' despite the young lady's efforts to convince me otherwise Haha welcome aboard mate. I got my RS from Glen Waverley back in Oct and I know exactly what you mean by the young lady's efforts. Happy to say I didn't get the tint or paint protection. And yes, I was one of the peeps who racked up part of the 4.5Kms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruns Posted 21, February 2013 Report Share Posted 21, February 2013 Thanks. Have cancelled the tint. A ballpark figure from tint-a-car was $180... better than $695! Also I never did get the 'protection' despite the young lady's efforts to convince me otherwise Haha welcome aboard mate. I got my RS from Glen Waverley back in Oct and I know exactly what you mean by the young lady's efforts. Happy to say I didn't get the tint or paint protection. And yes, I was one of the peeps who racked up part of the 4.5Kms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 22, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 22, February 2013 Haha welcome aboard mate. I got my RS from Glen Waverley back in Oct and I know exactly what you mean by the young lady's efforts. Happy to say I didn't get the tint or paint protection. And yes, I was one of the peeps who racked up part of the 4.5Kms I hope you looked after my car! And I pick it up Tuesday. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 22, February 2013 Report Share Posted 22, February 2013 G'day & welcome, enjoy the new purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 23, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 23, February 2013 Soo.. How many members with the lunar Grey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshmick Posted 23, February 2013 Report Share Posted 23, February 2013 Congrats on the purchase! Picked up my 265 trophy+ few weeks ago and have been loving every second of it. Lunar Grey as well btw. Cancel the tints, got mine done 20% for only $200 was included in sale so might be special dealer price but still heaps cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs250trophee Posted 23, February 2013 Report Share Posted 23, February 2013 Welcome to the forum, I am a recent Renault owner as well. Picked up my RS 250 trophee end of December last year, I am in Boxhill area hope to see you on the road sometime. Kenneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 23, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 23, February 2013 Welcome to the forum, I am a recent Renault owner as well. Picked up my RS 250 trophee end of December last year, I am in Boxhill area hope to see you on the road sometime. Kenneth Would've liked the trophy/trophee extras.. ah well might see you around or if a drive is organised one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted 23, February 2013 Report Share Posted 23, February 2013 Welcome. Luna Grey is a nice colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruns Posted 24, February 2013 Report Share Posted 24, February 2013 I hope you looked after my car! And I pick it up Tuesday. .. Of course Having lived with the car for the past few months, I doubt pushed the car to even 10% of what it is capable of during the test dirve! Glad to see your getting it so soon. Have fun and catch you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixfive Posted 27, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 27, February 2013 So picked the car up yesterday, thanks Mark and everyone at Waverly (I know you're stalking in the background!). Just got back from a good spin, bit of freeway and highway.. just love it. Of course I had to get my first 2 days of ownership rainy, but it makes little difference. Will love it even more when I get that 1st to 2nd smoother I even have a lot of the controls worked out, got my Samsung phone working with all features.. Can't wait for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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