oscargamer Posted 5, October 2019 Report Share Posted 5, October 2019 Greetings, Literally just bought this car https://www.autotrader.com.au/car/10577478/renault/megane/nsw/warwick-farm/hatchback đ Picking it up in 10 days or so - I have to drive from Melbourne to Sydney to do the trade-in, but it'll be worth it ! I'm an ex-Pommie and have always been a fan of the fast Frenchies. Looked at the 308 GTi, but the dash and steering wheel was all wrong for me. Jumped into a Megane 280 and felt immediately at home. Can't wait to collect the thing. Hopefully I'll post some pics in the next few weeks. Yes it's stock, yes it's grey, but IT'S MINE....MINE..... mwah ha ha ha 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyremax Posted 5, October 2019 Report Share Posted 5, October 2019 Congrats! Will be a fun drive home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 5, October 2019 Author Report Share Posted 5, October 2019 Can I borrow your M3 to compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckovski Posted 5, October 2019 Report Share Posted 5, October 2019 Very nice - that colour looks amazing. You've checked your heart I'm guessing? (ECG!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttimbo Posted 5, October 2019 Report Share Posted 5, October 2019 Congrats!....but the ad...the advert....says itâs RWD! [emoji33][emoji33] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachlan8 Posted 10, October 2019 Report Share Posted 10, October 2019 On 06/10/2019 at 3:32 AM, ttimbo said: Congrats! ....but the ad...the advert....says itâs RWD! a testament to just how well these steer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 10, October 2019 Author Report Share Posted 10, October 2019 Ha ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chison007 Posted 10, October 2019 Report Share Posted 10, October 2019 Congrats on the purchase!How did you find the drive compared to the pug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 11, October 2019 Author Report Share Posted 11, October 2019 (edited) I found the 308 to be 'livelier' than the RS. Twitchier. More like a greyhound, with the RS being like a racehorse. I felt the RS to be more 'mature' and smoother, with the 308 being a bit more jerky. Didn't like the gearshift of the 308. The 308 felt faster. I DID NOT like the driving position of the Pug and the steering wheel was just wrong. I felt like I was sitting 'on' the 308 (like a go-cart) but 'in' the RS (like a car). I see you have the Pug. Can I ask if you are tall? I am (6'4") and wonder if that has a bearing on my thoughts? All the above are just my opinions and everyone has those (just like the other thing). I do however, love the understated looks of the 308. Wolf in sheeps clothing. Edited 11, October 2019 by oscargamer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chison007 Posted 11, October 2019 Report Share Posted 11, October 2019 I found the 308 to be 'livelier' than the RS. Twitchier. More like a greyhound, with the RS being like a racehorse. I felt the RS to be more 'mature' and smoother, with the 308 being a bit more jerky. Didn't like the gearshift of the 308. The 308 felt faster. I DID NOT like the driving position of the Pug and the steering wheel was just wrong. I felt like I was sitting 'on' the 308 (like a go-cart) but 'in' the RS (like a car). I see you have the Pug. Can I ask if you are tall? I am (6'4") and wonder if that has a bearing on my thoughts? All the above are just my opinions and everyone has those (just like the other thing). I do however, love the understated looks of the 308. Wolf in sheeps clothing.Thanks for your thoughts.I'm a shortie , so that probably affects the driving position and experience.Enjoy the new beast mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttimbo Posted 11, October 2019 Report Share Posted 11, October 2019 The Pugâs seating/steering/instruments are certainly polarising. However, Iâm 1.78m (âaverageâ, Iâm told) and once you figure out how it is all supposed to work, you can set up a position that is really comforable (and much easier to enter/exit than the T-R [emoji23])To me, the Pug is more ânimbleâ than the Meg because of lighter weight but doesnât handle as well at the limit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetaker Posted 12, October 2019 Report Share Posted 12, October 2019 Congrats.You will love itđ Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2H Posted 14, October 2019 Report Share Posted 14, October 2019 On 05/10/2019 at 4:16 PM, oscargamer said: Greetings, Literally just bought this car https://www.autotrader.com.au/car/10577478/renault/megane/nsw/warwick-farm/hatchback đ Picking it up in 10 days or so - I have to drive from Melbourne to Sydney to do the trade-in, but it'll be worth it ! I'm an ex-Pommie and have always been a fan of the fast Frenchies. Looked at the 308 GTi, but the dash and steering wheel was all wrong for me. Jumped into a Megane 280 and felt immediately at home. Can't wait to collect the thing. Hopefully I'll post some pics in the next few weeks. Yes it's stock, yes it's grey, but IT'S MINE....MINE..... mwah ha ha ha Enjoy !! Welcome to the family  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 16, October 2019 Author Report Share Posted 16, October 2019 (edited) I HAVE IT !!!! I am literally the most excited 50 something bloke in VIC at the moment. Have always wanted a French hot hatch. NOW I HAVE ONE Long drive from Sydney to SW Vic though. LOVE the car. Photos after I've cleaned it. Edited 16, October 2019 by oscargamer 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 16, October 2019 Report Share Posted 16, October 2019 47 minutes ago, oscargamer said: I HAVE IT !!!! I am literally the most excited 50 something bloke in VIC at the moment. Have always wanted a French hot hatch. NOW I HAVE ONE Long drive from Sydney to SW Vic though. LOVE the car. Photos after I've cleaned it. you are going to hate the point to point cameras on the Hume  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckovski Posted 16, October 2019 Report Share Posted 16, October 2019 you are going to hate the point to point cameras on the Hume  I'm guessing in Vic they target normal motorists... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 16, October 2019 Author Report Share Posted 16, October 2019 4 hours ago, Deet said: you are going to hate the point to point cameras on the Hume What ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rye172 Posted 16, October 2019 Report Share Posted 16, October 2019 Some of the speed cameras on the Hume use number plate recognition technology to determine your average speed, and then book you! So slowing down for the camera won't really help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckovski Posted 16, October 2019 Report Share Posted 16, October 2019 Resetting your trip computer to calculate your average speed as you pass the first camera can alleviate some distress around this. Better though to live in a state that only uses average speed cameras for heavy vehicles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted 16, October 2019 Report Share Posted 16, October 2019 How was the road trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 16, October 2019 Author Report Share Posted 16, October 2019 Good thanks. Overnighted in wodonga, so the longest day was wodonga to Sydney and back. 1100 km. But the first half was looking forward to the rs, and the second half was driving the beast, so not all bad I spent a fair while listening to the radio about the plight of the farmers in NSW that are struggling through the drought. Not really aware of it coming from Vic. There I am wondering about my new Euro play thing, when people are struggling, really struggling with just surviving. I need to do something to help them. Not sure what, but I will do something. Â 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted 16, October 2019 Report Share Posted 16, October 2019 30 minutes ago, oscargamer said: Good thanks. Overnighted in wodonga, so the longest day was wodonga to Sydney and back. 1100 km. But the first half was looking forward to the rs, and the second half was driving the beast, so not all bad I spent a fair while listening to the radio about the plight of the farmers in NSW that are struggling through the drought. Not really aware of it coming from Vic. There I am wondering about my new Euro play thing, when people are struggling, really struggling with just surviving. I need to do something to help them. Not sure what, but I will do something.  Start a charity fundraiser drive day? how does the car drive ?  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 17, October 2019 Author Report Share Posted 17, October 2019 Car drives beautifully. Nicest driving car I have ever owned. That's not saying much. I've had very dull cars before. We have BMW 330d's and X5 4.0 td's at work. I prefer mine over these......go figure. More smiles per gallon for the frog !!! Suspension is just right for me. Cup chassis was too stiff. Sharp turn-ins, need to get used to these. Gear shift is ok, not the best, need to do most of them in two movements. Not unpleasant, just different from the last car, which was very smooth. Very bum hugging seats, hadn't picked that up before. Need to have pelvic surgery to reduce bone width. Kids love the car and the heart beat when you enter it. Enough room for them for a while at least (wife's SUV is main kid carrying thing) BOSE stereo is very nice. Hearing parts of songs that I haven't heard before. Washed the car on arrival at home, hoping to take photos today. Hasn't stopped raining though. The irony.......after my previous comment about the drought further north. Don't like the key. ... How do the rest of you carry it? Too big for wallet. Can't attach to existing key ring. Put it in trouser/jacket pocket and will probably leave it somewhere..... Solutions? Overall.....9.5/10 for driving. 9/10 for aesthetics. 9.5/10 fun factor. 10/10 for uniqueness (I haven't seen a single one in my part of VIC) Will be hanging here for a while to learn from those of you that know much more than me  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 17, October 2019 Report Share Posted 17, October 2019 The key is either in my pocket or on a shelf at home. you get used to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyremax Posted 17, October 2019 Report Share Posted 17, October 2019 Yes the key..... its a bit fatter than my last one on the RS265 so i didnt like it in my pocket so stick in the centre consol. For the first month I would walk away and think crap the key is back in the car đ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 20, October 2019 Report Share Posted 20, October 2019 Congrats on the purchase and welcome to ozRS đ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 29, October 2019 Author Report Share Posted 29, October 2019 Eventually stopped raining here and got a couple of snaps of my new lovely. Looks great in the sun and is going very well. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARS280 Posted 29, October 2019 Report Share Posted 29, October 2019 Nice one, welcome to RS280 sport club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 29, October 2019 Author Report Share Posted 29, October 2019 Thanks. Have to say I was trying to get a Flame Red (like yours), but they are very limited, so went for colour number 2 ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktee Posted 29, October 2019 Report Share Posted 29, October 2019 On 17/10/2019 at 6:52 PM, oscargamer said: Don't like the key. ... How do the rest of you carry it? Too big for wallet. Can't attach to existing key ring. Put it in trouser/jacket pocket and will probably leave it somewhere..... Solutions? Â There's a made to fit key cover that will let you attach other keys etc. Works fine, available in leatherette or silicone. Not expensive but hopefully free from your local dealer (part # BKCCL001AU). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARS280 Posted 30, October 2019 Report Share Posted 30, October 2019 20 hours ago, ktee said: There's a made to fit key cover that will let you attach other keys etc. Works fine, available in leatherette or silicone. Not expensive but hopefully free from your local dealer (part # BKCCL001AU). I got mine off ebay for about $15 in leatherette with red stitching to match my RS flame red....đ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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