avdoH Posted 3, January 2020 Report Share Posted 3, January 2020 Hey guys, is there anyone in Adelaide with a RS275 Trophy R that could take me for a spin before I purchase a car interstate. I just dont want to make the same mistake I did before. If anyone in Adelaide has one for sale that would be even better. I've been into VW Golf R's & Gti's for last few years and its time for a change. Any help is much appreciated. Cheers, Avdo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblee8g Posted 3, January 2020 Report Share Posted 3, January 2020 Advo, I can oblige with a ride through the hills (or similar). Send me a PM to arrange. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 3, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 3, January 2020 1 hour ago, roblee8g said: Advo, I can oblige with a ride through the hills (or similar). Send me a PM to arrange. Thanks mate, PM'd you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 3, January 2020 Report Share Posted 3, January 2020 Dont do it, one drive through the hills and you will be hooked 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 20, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 20, January 2020 Priorities have changed and I'm on a lookout for a 2018 RS 280 with Cup Pack & Bose. Prefer demo or used due to $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 20, January 2020 Report Share Posted 20, January 2020 Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 22, January 2020 Report Share Posted 22, January 2020 http://www.peterwarren.com.au/all-stock/view/2019_Renault_Megane_BFB_Rs_Sport_Orange_Tonic_6_Speed_Manual_Hatchback/20453476/?fbclid=IwAR3Dioe48oVM_xk3tDFgWA8MyQt67fZREkVf7UXcinMsC7wVyFXWFYCP0K0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 22, January 2020 Report Share Posted 22, January 2020 (edited) That's a sport chassis, not cup. 2019 not 2018. But I think you got the Bose bit right though. Edited 22, January 2020 by oscargamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 24, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 On 22/01/2020 at 9:58 PM, oscargamer said: That's a sport chassis, not cup. 2019 not 2018. But I think you got the Bose bit right though. Sorry this might be a silly question but I'm not sure about the differences between a RS280 with a Cup Pack and RS Cup? From what I've been told (by a salesman) is that the RS280 with a Cup Pack has the Cup Chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 24, January 2020 Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 5 minutes ago, avdoH said: Sorry this might be a silly question but I'm not sure about the differences between a RS280 with a Cup Pack and RS Cup? From what I've been told (by a salesman) is that the RS280 with a Cup Pack has the Cup Chassis there are 3 "chassis" Sport, Cup and Trophy They each have different suspension. The actual chassis is the same. There are other differences as well. There is no "cup pack" but I am not surprised a salesman told you that, he probably sees Koleos most days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 24, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 4 minutes ago, Deet said: there are 3 "chassis" Sport, Cup and Trophy They each have different suspension. The actual chassis is the same. There are other differences as well. There is no "cup pack" but I am not surprised a salesman told you that, he probably sees Koleos most days So, is this car a cup or RS280?https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2018-renault-megane-r-s-280-manual/OAG-AD-18356993/?Cr=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 24, January 2020 Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 The quote on the ad is an "RS280 Cup" I suggest you call the dealer and ask. the Sport andCcup are both RS280 (RS280 Sport, RS280 Cup, then Manual or EDC, then "options") the Trophy is an RS300 as it has more power the number is the HP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 24, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 2 minutes ago, Deet said: The quote on the ad is an "RS280 Cup" I suggest you call the dealer and ask. the Sport andCcup are both RS280 (RS280 Sport, RS280 Cup, then Manual or EDC, then "options") the Trophy is an RS300 as it has more power the number is the HP I spoke to the dealer and they said that its a RS280 with a Cup Pack (black wheels, better suspension & Torsen LSD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedfiend41 Posted 24, January 2020 Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 5 minutes ago, avdoH said: I spoke to the dealer and they said that its a RS280 with a Cup Pack (black wheels, better suspension & Torsen LSD) ‘Better suspension’ is subjective. There are several reviews (including one by Evo Magazine) where the Sport suspension tune was preferred over the Cup... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 24, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 1 minute ago, speedfiend41 said: ‘Better suspension’ is subjective. There are several reviews (including one by Evo Magazine) where the Sport suspension tune was preferred over the Cup... Hey mate, I'm very new to Renault so I have no idea about it all. I was just going by what the salesman told me. Reason I am looking into the Cup or Cup Pack is because of the Torsen LSD as the car will see some track days (for fun, no competition) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedfiend41 Posted 24, January 2020 Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 Yep.The only thing I miss on our Sport is the LSD, but I haven’t found the suspension lacking at all.Whatever R.S. you get you’ll love. They’re great cars.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 24, January 2020 Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 36 minutes ago, avdoH said: I spoke to the dealer and they said that its a RS280 with a Cup Pack (black wheels, better suspension & Torsen LSD) so its an RS280 Cup, Manual with Bose pack. That is what you asked to be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 24, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 24, January 2020 22 minutes ago, Deet said: so its an RS280 Cup, Manual with Bose pack. That is what you asked to be found. The one here in Adelaide hasn't got the Bose. I've been looking and slowly working out which one to get. My budget plays a big role as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 25, January 2020 Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 2 hours ago, avdoH said: The one here in Adelaide hasn't got the Bose. I've been looking and slowly working out which one to get. My budget plays a big role as well. As someone that spent over 20 years doing car audio.... bose is overpriced crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 25, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 Has anyone got any contacts at the Renault here in Adelaide. I spoke to a guy called Andrew and anything I asked for was a NO. No negotiations possible. I’m trying to buy a car here in Adelaide but it’s proving impossible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 25, January 2020 Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 Ask that question on the RenaultSportSA Facebook group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyremax Posted 25, January 2020 Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 If you want a Tonic Orange EDC ex demo cheap fly to Brisbane and drive home lol $37k WTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedfiend41 Posted 25, January 2020 Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 4 hours ago, avdoH said: Has anyone got any contacts at the Renault here in Adelaide. I spoke to a guy called Andrew and anything I asked for was a NO. No negotiations possible. I’m trying to buy a car here in Adelaide but it’s proving impossible I dealt with Josh at Southern Vales. He was good. if you don’t get what you want, walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 25, January 2020 Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 Its a bit tricky in Adelaide. There are two dealerships owned by the same parent company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 25, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 3 hours ago, anthonyremax said: If you want a Tonic Orange EDC ex demo cheap fly to Brisbane and drive home lol $37k WTF Got a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 25, January 2020 Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, avdoH said: So, is this car a cup or RS280?https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2018-renault-megane-r-s-280-manual/OAG-AD-18356993/?Cr=1 Both. It's an RS280 with a Cup chassis. Simply put, Cup has a stiffer chassis than a Sport, has black wheels and red Brembo calipers. DEFINITELY look outside your home town. I'm 3hrs SW of Melbourne. No dealer in Melbourne was willing to negotiate, so I found the car I wanted in Sydney, agreed a price over the phone/internet (including trade-in), drove to Sydney, swapped cars, drove home over a few days. Made a trip of it. Saved $8K. You MUST look elsewhere. Out of interest, have you driven both the Sport and Cup? Edited 25, January 2020 by oscargamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 25, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 17 minutes ago, oscargamer said: Both. It's an RS280 with a Cup chassis. Simply put, Cup has a stiffer chassis than a Sport, has black wheels and red Brembo calipers. DEFINITELY look outside your home town. I'm 3hrs SW of Melbourne. No dealer in Melbourne was willing to negotiate, so I found the car I wanted in Sydney, agreed a price over the phone/internet (including trade-in), drove to Sydney, swapped cars, drove home over a few days. Made a trip of it. Saved $8K. You MUST look elsewhere. Out of interest, have you driven both the Sport and Cup? Thanks for the info mate. I've driven the RS280 and it was great. No Cup here to test drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscargamer Posted 25, January 2020 Report Share Posted 25, January 2020 You need to drive an rs280 cup. I drove both, as most do, and the cup was too harsh for me. Others prefer the cup. Each to their own. If you liked the sport chassis, then look for one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover61 Posted 26, January 2020 Report Share Posted 26, January 2020 On 25/01/2020 at 8:56 PM, avdoH said: Thanks for the info mate. I've driven the RS280 and it was great. No Cup here to test drive. Sorry for the obvious reply , but the Orange Tonic one is Cup. Why dont you take that for a test drive?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdoH Posted 26, January 2020 Author Report Share Posted 26, January 2020 7 hours ago, grover61 said: Sorry for the obvious reply , but the Orange Tonic one is Cup. Why dont you take that for a test drive?? I dont want to waste dealers time getting the car out of the yard since I'm not interested in the car as it hasn't got bose sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deet Posted 26, January 2020 Report Share Posted 26, January 2020 28 minutes ago, avdoH said: I dont want to waste dealers time getting the car out of the yard since I'm not interested in the car as it hasn't got bose sound. Waste their time And dont be obsessed with Bose, there are cheaper, better aftermarket alternatives 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover61 Posted 27, January 2020 Report Share Posted 27, January 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, avdoH said: I dont want to waste dealers time getting the car out of the yard since I'm not interested in the car as it hasn't got bose sound. Your test driving the Cup package, not the sound system. If nobody wasted their time, no cars would ever leave the yard 😁😁 Edited 27, January 2020 by grover61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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