Golf R32 vs Megane R26
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Very different cars - are you thinking mk4 or 5 R32?
I had the mk4 when they first came out; epic soundtrack, ultra responsive throttle (I sometimes found myself kangarooing over speed bumps!), very refined and the interior is simple but superb (I hate fussy interiors) IMO. The engine is bullet proof and the AWD grip is very good - I did find it a little vague on/near the limit though and rarely felt I could completely push it like I can in our BMW.
I've only driven the lukewarm Meganes but it sounds like the R26.R is fairly loopy, very FWD (even with an LSD) and it'll be made of old socks and loo roll inside. However it'll be the keen drivers choice.
I had the mk4 when they first came out; epic soundtrack, ultra responsive throttle (I sometimes found myself kangarooing over speed bumps!), very refined and the interior is simple but superb (I hate fussy interiors) IMO. The engine is bullet proof and the AWD grip is very good - I did find it a little vague on/near the limit though and rarely felt I could completely push it like I can in our BMW.
I've only driven the lukewarm Meganes but it sounds like the R26.R is fairly loopy, very FWD (even with an LSD) and it'll be made of old socks and loo roll inside. However it'll be the keen drivers choice.
Was thinking mk5, the 4 just looks too dated. We weren't thinking of the R26.R but the regular R26 with rear seats.
My mrs just threw a kerb ball and said we should get the newer Megane, increasing the budget by £5k. Crazy woman, but tbh I prefer the look of it. Do they all have LSDs? It's quite confusing reading renault's spec, which they seemed to have changed several times.
My mrs just threw a kerb ball and said we should get the newer Megane, increasing the budget by £5k. Crazy woman, but tbh I prefer the look of it. Do they all have LSDs? It's quite confusing reading renault's spec, which they seemed to have changed several times.
Edited by ADM06 on Sunday 10th November 10:23
I think you'd struggle to find a decent mk5 for £8k?
Two entirely different beasts, I came from a clio r27 to a mk5 r32. They couldn't be more different - the golf is far nicer to drive everyday and of course you have that V6 :-)
The Renault every time if you love hooning around on B roads, the golf is much better at 'normal' quick driving as it has so much torque.
Two entirely different beasts, I came from a clio r27 to a mk5 r32. They couldn't be more different - the golf is far nicer to drive everyday and of course you have that V6 :-)
The Renault every time if you love hooning around on B roads, the golf is much better at 'normal' quick driving as it has so much torque.
folos said:
I think you'd struggle to find a decent mk5 for £8k?
Two entirely different beasts, I came from a clio r27 to a mk5 r32. They couldn't be more different - the golf is far nicer to drive everyday and of course you have that V6 :-)
The Renault every time if you love hooning around on B roads, the golf is much better at 'normal' quick driving as it has so much torque.
are you sure? i'm getting bids as part-ex for mine of £6500, its a 2006 car (just pre-tax increase), fsh and a reasonably desirable spec - with leather and nav at 70k miles, 5 door dsg. Two entirely different beasts, I came from a clio r27 to a mk5 r32. They couldn't be more different - the golf is far nicer to drive everyday and of course you have that V6 :-)
The Renault every time if you love hooning around on B roads, the golf is much better at 'normal' quick driving as it has so much torque.
Looking around, it'd retail 8-10k depending on type of dealer, so i'd suggest a 8k budget would see him in a mk5
Mk4 had a nicer interior and IMO looked much better - that chrome grille surround on the mk5 looks gash as do the rather awkward exhaust pipes that look like an afterthought.
However the mk5 is based on a good chassis - the mk4 started off as one of the worst ever but someone the R people worked a LOT of magic on it because it really was pretty good.
The Konig seats on the mk4 looked good too but in reality, they were some dodgy leather (some reckon it wasn't real) and weren't actually very comfy. They were also too tall to fold forwards properly - they hit the roof!
However the mk5 is based on a good chassis - the mk4 started off as one of the worst ever but someone the R people worked a LOT of magic on it because it really was pretty good.
The Konig seats on the mk4 looked good too but in reality, they were some dodgy leather (some reckon it wasn't real) and weren't actually very comfy. They were also too tall to fold forwards properly - they hit the roof!
What I really want is an Impreza STI 330 but she is point blank refusing because of some perceived problem with the "looks". I have a feeling that is I buy the Golf or Megane I will at some point be monstered by an Impreza and feel a bit silly. I really don't like the whole VW douche scene of air suspension and stance, but I do like the way the Mk5 R32 looks and especially how it sounds. If the Megane is the sharper car that is what I'd prefer and either of them is going to feel more refined that my Mrs current Mk1 Ford Ka. The Megane I saw earlier did. Gripped well too.
ADM06 said:
Was thinking mk5, the 4 just looks too dated. We weren't thinking of the R26.R but the regular R26 with rear seats.
My mrs just threw a kerb ball and said we should get the newer Megane, increasing the budget by £5k. Crazy woman, but tbh I prefer the look of it. Do they all have LSDs? It's quite confusing reading renault's spec, which they seemed to have changed several times.
LSD on cups or cup chassis only. If it has a cloth interior it's a cup, so has the LSD and stiffer suspension. If it has a leather interior it is a sport, but you can spec the cup çhassis. Red callipers indicate the cup chassis, of course someone could paint them red, but if unsure give the details of the car to Renault and they can tell you what exactly it is.My mrs just threw a kerb ball and said we should get the newer Megane, increasing the budget by £5k. Crazy woman, but tbh I prefer the look of it. Do they all have LSDs? It's quite confusing reading renault's spec, which they seemed to have changed several times.
Edited by ADM06 on Sunday 10th November 10:23
I would get the Meganne myself they are a lot cheaper than the golf see below
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...
You can get into a 250 for not much over £10k now as well which may be an option...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...
Seen you have increased the budget I would certainly get the 250 they remap to 300bhp and to be honest a R32 would not see which way one went unless it was pissing down with rain. I prefer the meganne inside and out and to me the only plus side of the golf is the exhaust note which is obviously a lot better than that of the renault.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...
You can get into a 250 for not much over £10k now as well which may be an option...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/r...
Seen you have increased the budget I would certainly get the 250 they remap to 300bhp and to be honest a R32 would not see which way one went unless it was pissing down with rain. I prefer the meganne inside and out and to me the only plus side of the golf is the exhaust note which is obviously a lot better than that of the renault.
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