Boyracer Posted 18, May 2013 Report Share Posted 18, May 2013 I thought it best that I introduce myself since I have been on this forum for a while and have now finally placed an order on a Lunar Grey RS265 Trophy. I am from Brisbane, and today decided it was time to bite the bullet and buy the RSM. I come from a background of modified Honda's. My last one was a Civic with K20a swap which I enjoyed, but now it is time to try something different, something European and more refined. I have always been keen on the RSM ever since I started following all the RS250 reviews and youtube clips. As a fan of F1, I have always found myself subconsciously influenced by it's brands including Renault. Anyway, the RSM I ordered was fairly standard with leather recaros, also with exterior, interior and rust protection. I am told there is roughly a 12 week wait on the delivery of the car with these options and as a result I am not as excited yet as I thought I'd be. Hoping the anticipation builds closer to the delivery date. I have already named the car Angelina after the actor, although my wife thinks that I named it after the attractive sales woman at the dealership. As a result I'll probably have to come up with a new name. The dealer also mentioned that the servicing price was not capped at $299 over 3 years, which I was rather puzzled about after reading it advertised on Renaults website. Maybe the dealer got it wrong? Anyway, looking forward to being a part of the RS community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renault_Tech Posted 18, May 2013 Report Share Posted 18, May 2013 The RS265 does get the capped price servicing. Find it odd you would have bought the car without clarifying that first! Congrats though! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 18, May 2013 Report Share Posted 18, May 2013 congrats ! and the euros get it right so you dont need to mod - save even more money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyracer Posted 18, May 2013 Author Report Share Posted 18, May 2013 The RS265 does get the capped price servicing. Find it odd you would have bought the car without clarifying that first! Congrats though! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk You are right But I did ask for clarification and the dealer said outright no. I guess I will just have to clear it up with him and send him an email with a link to their website where is mentions the capped price. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyracer Posted 18, May 2013 Author Report Share Posted 18, May 2013 congrats ! and the euros get it right so you dont need to mod - save even more money I would put it at a guess that I spent $40,000 on modifying the Civic. It was a load of fun, exceptionally quick and I do miss the car. But hoping that you are correct, this time I will have just as much enjoyment without the expense of modifying, and be able to comfortably drive to down to the shops at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 18, May 2013 Report Share Posted 18, May 2013 congratulations mate! Been doing cruises with a fella who has spent roughly $30k in mods too. the car is a weapon! got a link to yours? Goodlluck with the wait and definitely hit them up about the capped service price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDB Posted 18, May 2013 Report Share Posted 18, May 2013 If you enjoy music you will need to mod the audio system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 18, May 2013 Report Share Posted 18, May 2013 Congrats and welcome to the ownership side of the forum. IMO rustproofing a modern car is wasted funds because they are made from gal plated steel & plastic body bits. Maybe you can have that pre delivery option cancelled if you want but I agree with others re: the fixed price service offer on current purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyracer Posted 19, May 2013 Author Report Share Posted 19, May 2013 congratulations mate! Been doing cruises with a fella who has spent roughly $30k in mods too. the car is a weapon! got a link to yours? Goodlluck with the wait and definitely hit them up about the capped service price Thanks, I don't have anything uploaded to the Internet, but I'll see about uploading a picture tonight. If you know your Civics, it was an EJ8, and was kept rather stock looking bar the lowered height, ce28n wheels and the bright blue spoon callipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyracer Posted 19, May 2013 Author Report Share Posted 19, May 2013 Congrats and welcome to the ownership side of the forum.IMO rustproofing a modern car is wasted funds because they are made from gal plated steel & plastic body bits. Maybe you can have that pre delivery option cancelled if you want but I agree with others re: the fixed price service offer on current purchases. Thanks for the advise, and after doing some more research I agree. The rust proofing was the only thing I did not order upfront as I was not 100% sure I needed it. I will contact the dealer today and tell them not to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyracer Posted 20, May 2013 Author Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 So today I contacted the dealer and confirmed the fixed price servicing was included. The dealer wasn't actually aware and I had to direct them to the Renault website. I also cancelled the rust proofing. There is actually a 12 years corrosion warranty / guarantee that is included with the car, so rust proofing really isn't necessary. Thanks again for those who have provided advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted 20, May 2013 Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 I find it hard to believe the dealer didn't know there was fixed price servicing, considering its been promoted for a few months now. Seems to me they were pulling your leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshmick Posted 20, May 2013 Report Share Posted 20, May 2013 Congrats on the purchase, you will enjoy yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hithere Posted 26, May 2013 Report Share Posted 26, May 2013 I thought it best that I introduce myself since I have been on this forum for a while and have now finally placed an order on a Lunar Grey RS265 Trophy. ...I am told there is roughly a 12 week wait on the delivery of the car with these options and as a result I am not as excited yet as I thought I'd be. Hoping the anticipation builds closer to the delivery date. Congrats! In the same boat as you. I have 4.5 weeks to wait. I got white RS265. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyracer Posted 25, August 2013 Author Report Share Posted 25, August 2013 It's been almost 2 weeks now that I have owned the car and I am loving it! Took it for a drive to Mount Mee and Dayboro, stopped for coffee and cake and couldn't help but smile when 2 older fellas stood up from their table beside me and walked to inspect my car which was parked on the street. When they returned they commented to each other how incredible the car looked. Anyway, here's some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaesh Posted 25, August 2013 Report Share Posted 25, August 2013 congratulations on the purchase mate....Good to see another Brisbane owner the more the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozz Posted 25, August 2013 Report Share Posted 25, August 2013 Nice. Look forward to seeing you both on a drive some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A22 Posted 26, August 2013 Report Share Posted 26, August 2013 Congrats stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchie Posted 26, August 2013 Report Share Posted 26, August 2013 Congrats, awesome car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyracer Posted 5, October 2013 Author Report Share Posted 5, October 2013 Went for a drive today in Dayboro. Such a nice place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 5, October 2013 Report Share Posted 5, October 2013 Some nice shots there mate. Grey Meg 3s are hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchie Posted 5, October 2013 Report Share Posted 5, October 2013 Nice pic's mate! Thats a mean looking car. Love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeggieGT Posted 6, October 2013 Report Share Posted 6, October 2013 As a happy newbie gt220 owner, congrats on the RS. I'd have an RS but wife, 2 boys and a big dog fit better in the gt. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaesh Posted 7, October 2013 Report Share Posted 7, October 2013 As a happy newbie gt220 owner, congrats on the RS. I'd have an RS but wife, 2 boys and a big dog fit better in the gt. Cheers. I own a Meg 3 RS250 and I have a partner a 6yr old daughter and another child due plus a 40Kg American bulldog! where there is a will there is a way my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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