Megane 225 - 2005- non-Cup info

[Krikkit]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a non-diesel daily that has a bit of poke and keep coming back to 225s. I know the early ones had horrible steering and a few other faults, but how are the post-2005 non-cup suspension cars?

I've read that the cup suspension is quite harsh and unforgiving which would drive me bonkers in a daily, but at the same time I don't want a standard one if it's a soggy pile of rubbish.

I know the R26 is the one to go for if you want the best incarnation, but they're a bit out of budget.

[StoatInACoat]

Bumping your thread because I'd be interested as well. I'd like an R26 but think it might be annoying day to day although you do get an LSD I believe? I don't think I'm a good enough driver to exploit that 99% of the time though to be honest...

I'd secretly like a 225 five door (getting old I think!) with full leather since I discovered some of them have heated seats.

[GM182]

Am also looking at these. In fact have put a deposit down on a late 2006 car.

It handles well, the steering is light but not atrocious. The r26s with the diff were also out of my budget but I don't think I'll miss it most of the time. Looking forward to getting it and I'll know soon enough if it was the right call. £2k cheaper than the equivalent golf or Audi and it feels more turbo-charged than the very linear TFSI which is a positive for me.