GtiJames Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Considering selling the GTi and moving on to something with boost! Was looking at mk5 edition 30 but looks a bit too pricey to insure. Think iv settled on an R26 Megane, 2.0T 230bhp, 0-60 in 6.2. Don't think it'll have the same character as the lupo though so don't know wether to keep it for a bit but don't want the mileage to get too high and I definately want something with a bit more grunt!! Discuss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben™ Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 1.8T Conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 buy an old shed, drop a big engine in it, then keep the GTi for when you want a bit of class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Sell and move on .There are hundreds of other types of cars out there, im certain a good percentage will fit your needs and be just as fun , if not more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I love the Megane 225's, funky looking cars and real nice inside. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe..B Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 move on, maybe ya might get enough spare cash to be able to buy another lupo and do it over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 The R26R will be a future classic just like the e30 m3's of old ,i'd love to have one put away for the future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 The R26R will be a future classic just like the e30 m3's of old ,i'd love to have one put away for the future...LOLSo is the Lupo GTI, much more so.[/Removes Lupo blinkers]Really though, asking a Lupo forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJames Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Specfically why I put it into the automotive chat bit, nit the lupo bit... Surely you can still have an oppinion on a non-lupo.... Even if it's negative! Reckon it will be the R26 but will be around march time due to a very long winded story involving insurance and how they're currently in the process of reinstating 2 years of my no claims that they took off when they shouldn't have done. Gives me plenty of time to make sure it's definately what I want to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Make sure the r26 has the extras like the 2k titanium exhaust though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Sell it, move on. If you want the GTi back after then just buy another. Albeit at a higher price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I love the R26R, and once again Renault have shown themselves as the only mainstream* manufacturer who have the balls to make a car like that - just like the did with the Clio V6.Unfortunately in both cases they were financial disasters, and shows why other manufacturers don't bother - both sold badly, and they didn't sell their allotment of the R26R in the UK. Its no suprise really, you're removing the main benefits of a hot-hatch; that being the ability to be both fun when you're on your own streaking down a B-Road, then being hihgly practical when you need to move the family and the associated luggage.If you're going to have a car with no back seats, why compromise with what is essentially a modified, FWD family car? For £20k you could have a proper, 2 seater RWD sportscar.And I'm guessing thats how most people saw it, its how I see it, and its why you don't really see many about. I'm sure they'll become classics eventually, but I can't see them retaining high residuals, despite EVO's huge praise of them.Gotta be worth a test drive though - performance cars are great for being unjustifiable financial purchases, so if you like one, just buy it. You can always buy another GTi!*When I say mainstream, I'm excluding the likes of Porsche/Lambo/Ferrari who consistently churn out mad specials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJames Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 It would be the r26 not r26r anyway, couldn't live with a 2 seater stripped out one for the reasons highlighted above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Make sure the r26 has the extras like the 2k titanium exhaust though .Yeah, that will make it much easier to repair. Worth it though for those boring nights down the pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Yeah, that will make it much easier to repair. Worth it though for those boring nights down the pub.But it will help resale as it was one of the extras , and everybody usually wants top spec . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Love the seats in the R26 "230" As proved above, Renault Megane range is confusing. You've got R26 "225", R26 "230", R26R etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJames Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 The 225 isn't an R26. It's just a 225 sport. The R26 was the 230 f1 edition and the R26R is the mentalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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