david156 Posted 1, June 2013 Report Share Posted 1, June 2013 Hi all New to the forum, just ordered a new 265 Cup in white, pick it up Wednesday, can't wait First time I've owned a French car, had Alfas, BMW's and VW's before, looking forward to driving something a bit different for a change. Looks like a great forum too. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 1, June 2013 Report Share Posted 1, June 2013 Very good! I'm on my 2nd** Frenchy. Driving around a yellow 8.08 265. It's a tonne load of fun and appreciate it's uniqueness around the place all the same. Congratulations on the purchase and be sure to post up pics when you finally pick up the ride! catchya around the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eire Posted 1, June 2013 Report Share Posted 1, June 2013 Welcome along mate, well you do have a taste for Euro Won't be left down with the RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted 1, June 2013 Report Share Posted 1, June 2013 Welcome! You'll be smiling so hard your face will crack when you pick you new baby up Sheer joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david156 Posted 1, June 2013 Author Report Share Posted 1, June 2013 Cheers fellas..I'm a Pom (please don't hold that against me), so Euro cars are the norm for me. Trading up from a MK V Golf GTi, very nearly didn't even consider the 265 as I didn't think the build quality would be up to much, but was in Melbourne the other week with a bit of time to kill and just happened to see a white one in a showroom, thought it looked pretty cool so I went in for a proper look and was really impressed with it...then I drove one...what a great car, so glad I did! Will get some pics up to show off soon, dead excited, long time since I've had a brand new car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevaux Posted 3, June 2013 Report Share Posted 3, June 2013 Congrats and welcome. 2 more sleeps before you pick up the Ultimate FWD Machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 3, June 2013 Report Share Posted 3, June 2013 Welcome Dave. We all know you will be enjoying your new wheels soon, as we all do. @Chaicopo,,, I do believe the 8.08 is your 2nd Megane right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weetbix Posted 3, June 2013 Report Share Posted 3, June 2013 Congrats, you are going to love how much more exciting the RS is over the golf. I got my 265 a couple of weeks ago... first french car too. The more I drive mine the more I love the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 3, June 2013 Report Share Posted 3, June 2013 Welcome Dave. We all know you will be enjoying your new wheels soon, as we all do. @Chaicopo,,, I do believe the 8.08 is your 2nd Megane right? Suppose so. Like to think of the 808 as a fresh start from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david156 Posted 7, June 2013 Author Report Share Posted 7, June 2013 Finally picked it up today, had a delay sorting out the finance paperwork so couldn't get it Wednesday. Well worth the wait though, came back from Gosford down the Old Pacific Highway, most enjoyable ..the car just grips and grips..quite a different animal to the Golf, I could potter around in that like it was a run of the mill hatch, the 265 feels as though it wants you to wring it's neck everywhere, going to struggle to keep the points down on my licence in this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampage Posted 7, June 2013 Report Share Posted 7, June 2013 Enjoy the 265, good choice in great colour, it wont take long & the golf will b a very distant memory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david156 Posted 7, June 2013 Author Report Share Posted 7, June 2013 Couple of self indulgent piccies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weetbix Posted 8, June 2013 Report Share Posted 8, June 2013 Very nice! Looks great... love white cars. How are you liking it? Initial impressions? Shame its double demerits this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david156 Posted 8, June 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8, June 2013 Cheers weetbix Absolutely loving it so far, although I wish the default setting on start up was for sport mode, who buys a 265bhp car and doesn't want all the power all the time Very impressed with the build quality, no rattles or squeaks, the switchgear isn't quite up to German standards but still pretty good. There's a few French quirks I've come across so far, to get the climate control to match zone temps you have to hold down the "Auto" button for 2 secs and the cruise control switch is in an odd place, plus the stalk controls are a dark art that I think may take more than a day to master! But as all you guys will already know, it feels alive and wants to be driven hard all the time, I've had all sorts of cars over the years but I've never felt as connected to one so quickly, it's a superb machine and it looks stunning (I'm biased of course) Unfortunately I've got to work all weekend so its now parked up in the garage at work, probably for the best.....as you say, double demerits this weekend, it's a difficult car to drive sensibly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted 8, June 2013 Report Share Posted 8, June 2013 There's a few French quirks I've come across so far, to get the climate control to match zone temps you have to hold down the "Auto" button for 2 secs and the cruise control switch is in an odd place, plus the stalk controls are a dark art that I think may take more than a day to master! Matching the climate control by holding auto is something I didn't know. Which side does it match it to? The driver or passenger? Anyone know how to keep the air recirculation permanently closed? I hate the auto feature, still lets in fumes before its too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david156 Posted 8, June 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8, June 2013 Matches to the drivers' side, dunno about the recirc though, think I've got a bit of manual reading to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 8, June 2013 Report Share Posted 8, June 2013 Congrats Dave, looks stunning, have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshmick Posted 9, June 2013 Report Share Posted 9, June 2013 Congrats on the purchase mate! Looks awesome. Enjoy the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 9, June 2013 Report Share Posted 9, June 2013 Matches to the drivers' side, dunno about the recirc though, think I've got a bit of manual reading to do! HEHEHEHE I was gonna suggest just this during your weekend work schedule... Lovely car mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david156 Posted 9, June 2013 Author Report Share Posted 9, June 2013 Thanks fellas, I'm a very happy chap at the moment....forgot to take the manual out of the car so I could read it on my travels ah well, I think I'll have this car for a while, plenty of time to figure it all out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onurbmil Posted 9, June 2013 Report Share Posted 9, June 2013 There's a few French quirks I've come across so far, to get the climate control to match zone temps you have to hold down the "Auto" button for 2 secs and the cruise control switch is in an odd place, plus the stalk controls are a dark art that I think may take more than a day to master! That I did not know! Good tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevaux Posted 11, June 2013 Report Share Posted 11, June 2013 Very impressed with the build quality, no rattles or squeaks, the switchgear isn't quite up to German standards but still pretty good. I wish I could say the same about my car! Enjoy the drive - the great dynamics that this car offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 11, June 2013 Report Share Posted 11, June 2013 welcome and congrats dave . thanks for the pics . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownleyian Posted 11, June 2013 Report Share Posted 11, June 2013 Congratulations David, great car indeed have fun. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermillion_fire Posted 12, June 2013 Report Share Posted 12, June 2013 Welcome Dave, a lovely car you got there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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