balistc Posted 23, May 2016 Report Posted 23, May 2016 (edited) Hi all, I'm Joe and I've just signed on the dotted line for a 275 Cup Premium. I was looking at a lightly used 265 Red Bull RB8 at the same dealer but fell in love with this. Prior to looking at a Megane, I was looking at every other sub 50k European hatch, and nothing at all even came close to how good these things are! As it was a demo (277km on the clock!), I got a mega discount.. And being a work car via my company, I get a nice gst refund and 4 years of depreciation! It was an offer I couldn't refuse. As for the stickers, they've since been removed by the dealer.. I wasn't a fan. I am collecting it Wednesday. Can't wait! Edited 23, May 2016 by balistc 6 Quote
OzNick Posted 23, May 2016 Report Posted 23, May 2016 Hello there Joe, welcome to the Renault Sport family. You will find the forum very friendly and full of information. Have fun with your new toy Cheers, Nick. Quote
No152 Posted 23, May 2016 Report Posted 23, May 2016 Welcome Joe. Nice car. Was that a Cip Premium or a Trophy Limited Edition? Looks like a Trophy LE. Is there a numbered plaque on the door sill? Quote
balistc Posted 23, May 2016 Author Report Posted 23, May 2016 It's definitely a Cup Premium, don't be fooled by the stripes.. The dealer added these for some reason however they have since been removed. Quote
27AME Posted 23, May 2016 Report Posted 23, May 2016 Nice mate. Personally I would have just got rid of the "Renault Sport" sticker and kept the rest - but each to their own! Enjoy. Quote
No152 Posted 23, May 2016 Report Posted 23, May 2016 It's definitely a Cup Premium, don't be fooled by the stripes.. The dealer added these for some reason however they have since been removed. I originally was looking at the post on the iPhone. On the computer I can see they are (were...) black, not silver grey. I think I would have removed them as well if not part of the original livery. But a black wrap on the roof, however, is a different thing altogether... Wonder why they didn't do that instead. Cost I suppose, but as better outcome IMO... Quote
balistc Posted 23, May 2016 Author Report Posted 23, May 2016 Yeah the black roof looks amazing! I am going to get mine wrapped at some point, it's cheap and reversible if I ever change my mind. Quote
Bikecrazy Posted 24, May 2016 Report Posted 24, May 2016 Hey nice color .. welcome to the forum Quote
balistc Posted 25, May 2016 Author Report Posted 25, May 2016 Collecting it today! Would have been yesterday, but I asked them to put it back through the workshop (as its a demo) and that took a bit longer. Stickers gone, except for the Renault sport logos on the front door. I may take them off eventually but we'll see. Quote
No152 Posted 26, May 2016 Report Posted 26, May 2016 Definitely needs a black roof now... Enjoy!! 1 Quote
Brayds265gokart Posted 26, May 2016 Report Posted 26, May 2016 Definitely needs a black roof now... Enjoy!! I agree. Quote
cairnsy Posted 26, May 2016 Report Posted 26, May 2016 (edited) Definitely needs a black roof now... Enjoy!! And stripes...oh, hold on they were there already. Sorry, I guess I'm biased, I went in the other direction. Edited 26, May 2016 by cairnsy Quote
balistc Posted 6, June 2016 Author Report Posted 6, June 2016 Loving this car! The interior, the RS Monitor, the brakes, handling, that exhaust! I love how it feels a bit frantic in race mode. I hate the stereo though, but I'm sure that's an easy fix. Having owned a number of WRXs, this thing is definitely next level. And for what I paid, it cost less than a new WRX. 1 Quote
No152 Posted 6, June 2016 Report Posted 6, June 2016 It's hard bit to be impressed by them! Huge smiles every time behind the wheel is the norm.... Quote
gabes1982 Posted 7, June 2016 Report Posted 7, June 2016 Loving this car! The interior, the RS Monitor, the brakes, handling, that exhaust! I love how it feels a bit frantic in race mode. I hate the stereo though, but I'm sure that's an easy fix. Having owned a number of WRXs, this thing is definitely next level. And for what I paid, it cost less than a new WRX. That stereo is rubbish, a new head unit is needed... However, then it wouldn't look stock. Quote
balistc Posted 7, June 2016 Author Report Posted 7, June 2016 I'm thinking the speakers are probably the culprit, I'm happy with the stock head unit. Quote
apple3337 Posted 7, June 2016 Report Posted 7, June 2016 Pull out the speakers and you will see the problem... Quote
No152 Posted 7, June 2016 Report Posted 7, June 2016 It's hard bit to be impressed by them! Huge smiles every time behind the wheel is the norm.... Just saw the typo... Hard NOT to be impressed.... Quote
BG5WRC Posted 16, June 2016 Report Posted 16, June 2016 Welcome Joe! I might have to drop past your place, you can have a drive of the Megane 225 with mods - just to wet your appetite. Quote
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