Megane R26 230 F1. Am I mad?
Discussion
The petrolhead bug is biting me again and I have been searching the classifieds for the past month or so looking for a nice, unmolested Megane R26 F1 edition. This is certainly easier said than done as nearly all of them have been tuned to death or been stripped for track work.
I currently own a 2001 2.7 Boxster which I’ve literally restored to mint condition. I love the car (great to drive!) and even though it’s a money pit it’s not going anywhere; I’m hoping as I’ve spent £10k on it in 20 months it can’t possibly give me much more trouble!
The Boxster is fine for 85% of my journeys except when I need rear seats. I did purchase a 2011 XF-S diesel a few months back as an itch I wanted to scratch (always loved the look of them) and it was a great car. However, as much as I enjoy barges they bore me too quickly and that’s why it’s now sold. For me a car has to have a quirk or something unique about it to keep me interested.
I’ve always liked the idea of an R26 Megane and back in the day I remember having some great drives with them in my MKV R32. They seem to be slightly forgotten and when priced against the same age R32 quite a bargain. I’m of the mindset that if I find a mint, original example with average mileage this car may be a good place to put money. I don’t want to say “investment” as it wouldn’t be, but as a car you could run for maybe 3 years and still sell for the same money? A good example currently sits around £5000-£6000.
My two biggest concerns are reliability (as let’s be honest, it’s French) and if it will feel too flimsy for someone who has really only ever bought German (with the exception of a couple of Jags and an Accord Type R).
Has anyone owned this car for who can reassure me I’m not making a mistake.
I currently own a 2001 2.7 Boxster which I’ve literally restored to mint condition. I love the car (great to drive!) and even though it’s a money pit it’s not going anywhere; I’m hoping as I’ve spent £10k on it in 20 months it can’t possibly give me much more trouble!
The Boxster is fine for 85% of my journeys except when I need rear seats. I did purchase a 2011 XF-S diesel a few months back as an itch I wanted to scratch (always loved the look of them) and it was a great car. However, as much as I enjoy barges they bore me too quickly and that’s why it’s now sold. For me a car has to have a quirk or something unique about it to keep me interested.
I’ve always liked the idea of an R26 Megane and back in the day I remember having some great drives with them in my MKV R32. They seem to be slightly forgotten and when priced against the same age R32 quite a bargain. I’m of the mindset that if I find a mint, original example with average mileage this car may be a good place to put money. I don’t want to say “investment” as it wouldn’t be, but as a car you could run for maybe 3 years and still sell for the same money? A good example currently sits around £5000-£6000.
My two biggest concerns are reliability (as let’s be honest, it’s French) and if it will feel too flimsy for someone who has really only ever bought German (with the exception of a couple of Jags and an Accord Type R).
Has anyone owned this car for who can reassure me I’m not making a mistake.
Edited by NelsonM3 on Saturday 24th August 09:09
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