RE: Renault Megane R.S: Driven

[Rtig]

Very much on my shortlist to replace the clio (The one with the "awful" EDC gearbox that "makes it no fun to drive") later this year/early next year.

Liquid yellow, cup chassis and then ruin it with the EDC 'box (because despite the generic bandwagon it's actually decent in the clio and does the job very well for what I use it for)

[culpz]

Rtig said:

Very much on my shortlist to replace the clio (The one with the "awful" EDC gearbox that "makes it no fun to drive") later this year/early next year.

Liquid yellow, cup chassis and then ruin it with the EDC 'box (because despite the generic bandwagon it's actually decent in the clio and does the job very well for what I use it for)

I personally liked the EDC in the Clio tbh and would still choose it, even if they did a manual version. I think that's what hacked most Renault Sport enthusiasts off, that there was no option for a manual like there is on this new Megane.

[cookie1600]

Good to see Roy Lanchester has some part-time employment while Sniff Petrol goes through a revamp.

[anonymous-user]

RumbleOfThunder said:

Review from Catchpole/Carfection last night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNI0uQxbyy8&t=...

Thanks for that!

Edit to add: I will definitely consider one of these in the future as a little play thing for a year or two. Manual with cup spec for me please!

Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 31st January 16:15

[richthebike]

Ahbefive said:

richthebike said:

Just to add balance, I enjoyed reading the article, and thought it was perfectly clear.

Theres always one. So what did the reviewer think of the car in your opinion? Of the ride? the adjustability? Steering? Brakes? Gearbox? Clutch? etc etc

Edited by Ahbefive on Wednesday 31st January 15:27

I'm not sure if you're actually asking, or trying to prove a point. Either way, I'm not going to precis an article for you.

Anyhow, Nick, if you've read this far down the comments, the post was for you. I accept I'm clearly in a minority of respondents but that's how it is. I'd wager that respondents aren't always representative of readers.

[AmosMoses]

As a Clio 197 owner i have to say a really like this.

I love the wide track the car has, with a manual and cup pack i reckon this is probably the pick of the drivers hot hatches. Renault really know what they are doing, yes it wont be as fast as the rivals but who cares?

[Roma101]

Mmm. Buy this or wait for the Trophy? It's nice that Renault now tell their customers that there is a better version just around the corner so they don't get into a financial trap.

[Salamura]

I don't know why some people are moaning about the article. I found it clear and informative.

Back on topic, I love the fact that Renault haven't followed ze Germans in the arms race and haven't gone for a car that's powerful for the sake of it and looks lairy and overly aggressive, but have concentrated on the driving dynamics, the ride and the handling, and with some really good looks at that. Just like with the Alpine. I respect the French for doing their own thing. If this Megane is one bit as good as it sounds, I'd be all over one (....only if I could afford one...) . Liquid yellow with a manual box and the sport chassis for me please!

[ZX10R NIN]

Salamura said:

GTCSL said:

CaptainRAVE said:

That engine bay is a complete shambles.

Agreed. An absolute mess

I disagree. It's refreshing to see an engine that looks like an engine again, and not just a big plastic "beauty cover".

That engine looks like most once you remove the cover.

[ZX10R NIN]

Seems like the Jury's out but it does sound good from what I could hear on the Catchpole review.

[RumbleOfThunder]

richthebike said:

Ahbefive said:

richthebike said:

Just to add balance, I enjoyed reading the article, and thought it was perfectly clear.

Theres always one. So what did the reviewer think of the car in your opinion? Of the ride? the adjustability? Steering? Brakes? Gearbox? Clutch? etc etc

Edited by Ahbefive on Wednesday 31st January 15:27

I'm not sure if you're actually asking, or trying to prove a point. Either way, I'm not going to precis an article for you.

Anyhow, Nick, if you've read this far down the comments, the post was for you. I accept I'm clearly in a minority of respondents but that's how it is. I'd wager that respondents aren't always representative of readers.

The article wasn't that bad, but the PH circle jerk wk fest creates a pile-on atmosphere for the fickle.

[timrud]

That article was a perfect example of using as many long words as possible to mask a lack of writing ability.

I hope the site editor reads these comments in more detail than they did to sign that pathetic review off.

[anonymous-user]

RumbleOfThunder said:

richthebike said:

Ahbefive said:

richthebike said:

Just to add balance, I enjoyed reading the article, and thought it was perfectly clear.

Theres always one. So what did the reviewer think of the car in your opinion? Of the ride? the adjustability? Steering? Brakes? Gearbox? Clutch? etc etc

Edited by Ahbefive on Wednesday 31st January 15:27

I'm not sure if you're actually asking, or trying to prove a point. Either way, I'm not going to precis an article for you.

Anyhow, Nick, if you've read this far down the comments, the post was for you. I accept I'm clearly in a minority of respondents but that's how it is. I'd wager that respondents aren't always representative of readers.

The article wasn't that bad, but the PH circle jerk wk fest creates a pile-on atmosphere for the fickle.

Just re-read it to give it some air to breath. Nah, same terrible writing as the first round unfortunately.

Either you don't know what decent motor journalism is or you're having a larfffff.

[driftingphil]

Any idea on what tyres were fitted? What we talking, 245 width.

[richthebike]

DoubleTime said:

Just re-read it to give it some air to breath. Nah, same terrible writing as the first round unfortunately.

Either you don't know what decent motor journalism is or you're having a larfffff.

Or we like different things.
I did the same as you and re-read the review. Enjoyed it enough the second time round, but you're right, I'm not a journalist or an editor.

[Tickle]

ZX10R NIN said:

Seems like the Jury's out but it does sound good from what I could hear on the Catchpole review.

I have just watched the carfection vid, looks good

[Gandahar]

richthebike said:

Ahbefive said:

richthebike said:

Just to add balance, I enjoyed reading the article, and thought it was perfectly clear.

Theres always one. So what did the reviewer think of the car in your opinion? Of the ride? the adjustability? Steering? Brakes? Gearbox? Clutch? etc etc

Edited by Ahbefive on Wednesday 31st January 15:27

Anyhow, Nick, if you've read this far down the comments, the post was for you. I accept I'm clearly in a minority of respondents but that's how it is. I'd wager that respondents aren't always representative of readers.

It's Nic, not Nick. These people who add extra letters to sentences .... bane of my life....

I've been complaining about Nic Cack at Autocar for years now, as have everyone else, do a google. He seems to have managed to be become a motoring journalist who wants to be



but ended up being Troy Queef who was off testing the new Porsche 595 Abarth S in the Dolomites only this week on PH, or was that HP? Too much sauce either way.

Sadly Autocar finally shuffled him off to Pistonheads, seemingly to replace Dan Prosser, who can actually drive a car and can write an article with contrafibularities in sight.

Thank you Haymarket chief execs. You obviously know nowt about PH. Like Evo magazine bosses are ruining that too.

To stop this Nic Crappet going too far forward I suggest we all write in and ask for him to be burnt at the stake on a funeral pyre of thesaurus and Michelin Pilot cup 2's

Or he can release a video of he, himself and him again, oversteering a Honda S200 on Yokohama A520's around a soggy Brands. Then we could forgive.

Time to put up of shut up Nicckk!

The spherical high viscosity balls are in your standard traditional early morning in summer court.

[Ahbefive]

richthebike said:

Ahbefive said:

richthebike said:

Just to add balance, I enjoyed reading the article, and thought it was perfectly clear.

Theres always one. So what did the reviewer think of the car in your opinion? Of the ride? the adjustability? Steering? Brakes? Gearbox? Clutch? etc etc

Edited by Ahbefive on Wednesday 31st January 15:27

I'm not sure if you're actually asking, or trying to prove a point. Either way, I'm not going to precis an article for you.

Anyhow, Nick, if you've read this far down the comments, the post was for you. I accept I'm clearly in a minority of respondents but that's how it is. I'd wager that respondents aren't always representative of readers.

Indeed I was asking and it's obvious that you can't answer many/any of them.

I'd certainly take your wager that respondants certainly are representative of the thoughts of anyone reading the article, I'd also wager that most people here would also take that wager.

Edited by Ahbefive on Wednesday 31st January 20:36

[richthebike]

Gandahar said:

It's Nic, not Nick. These people who add extra letters to sentences .... bane of my life....

I've been complaining about Nic Cack at Autocar for years now, as have everyone else, do a google. He seems to have managed to be become a motoring journalist who wants to be



but ended up being Troy Queef who was off testing the new Porsche 595 Abarth S in the Dolomites only this week on PH, or was that HP? Too much sauce either way.

Sadly Autocar finally shuffled him off to Pistonheads, seemingly to replace Dan Prosser, who can actually drive a car and can write an article with contrafibularities in sight.

Thank you Haymarket chief execs. You obviously know nowt about PH. Like Evo magazine bosses are ruining that too.

To stop this Nic Crappet going too far forward I suggest we all write in and ask for him to be burnt at the stake on a funeral pyre of thesaurus and Michelin Pilot cup 2's

Or he can release a video of he, himself and him again, oversteering a Honda S200 on Yokohama A520's around a soggy Brands. Then we could forgive.

Time to put up of shut up Nicckk!

The spherical high viscosity balls are in your standard traditional early morning in summer court.

Haha, ok, that made me chuckle! You're a funny man.
And you're right, evo is really suffering at the moment. The last one was very poor.

Sorry for the additional letter Nic

[givablondabone]

Ahbefive said:

richthebike said:

Just to add balance, I enjoyed reading the article, and thought it was perfectly clear.

Theres always one. So what did the reviewer think of the car in your opinion? Of the ride? the adjustability? Steering? Brakes? Gearbox? Clutch? etc etc

Edited by Ahbefive on Wednesday 31st January 15:27

Make that 2