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.