Comments on: Renault Megane RS 265 Cup launched – RM235k http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/ Malaysia's Number 1 Source for Automotive News Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Kumar san http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-953598 Kumar san Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:34:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-953598 Hi David,how are you doing?just got back from overseas helping my buddy doing development work on a new model i’m helping him with for a manufacturer.

I own the previous RS250 CUP,it’s the best front wheel drive driver’s car i have ever owned,not excluding the legendary Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 which i owned while i was in the States for more than 25 years-This i purchased it from France and shipped it to Detroit.The french somehow make very focused and driver orientated front wheel drive hot hatches.For those of you who have pelted a 205 GTI hard you will know exactly what i’m talking about.

Nevertheless,this latest RS265 is a pretty good deal if you ask me,my RS 250 has been tuned by myself to put out just under 345 bhp at front wheels,with this power,it hits the ultimate sweet spot in it’s chassis’s limitations,i tweaked the chassis further and it’s absolutely sublime to drive now.I’m done fettling with it and despite that power increase it’s suprisingly very reliable,it has never given me a problem thus far,and it has been more than a year and i drive it really hard.

I’m absolutely smitten by it and i am very happy with my purchase.Since my eldest daughter drives a manual here too(i got her a Clio RS200 Cup for her 21st birthday and we both love Renaults),so she had a whale of a time driving my Megane while i was away.

Cheers.

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]]> By: Danny Tan http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-949281 Danny Tan Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:39:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-949281 We hope to do one someday :)

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]]> By: jc http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-948319 jc Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:44:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-948319 wow…i love the price. thought it would be higher

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]]> By: SOD http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-947506 SOD Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:36:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-947506 lets forget about the records because even the most talented drivers find it dificult to match these times, lets not forget that the ring has 147 corners and even on small tracks such as sepang an average drivers like you and me usually go around a corner 3 seconds + slower than professionals with experience.

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]]> By: JeremyNg http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-947424 JeremyNg Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:49:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-947424 Danny,

Just wonder, willy you do a comparison test between this Renault Megane RS265 with Ford Focus ST ??!!

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]]> By: HT http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-947368 HT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-947368 Megane RS and GT86 are like apple and orange. Totally different; chassis, handling etc. Their similarity is that they offer pure, raw driving experiences.

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]]> By: HT http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-947363 HT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:55:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-947363 Yes the Megane RS is the fastest ever FF production car ever lapped the Nurburgring. But from the video you’ve watched, there are many similar cases where a much faster car is driven by not-so-capable driver, but a very talented driver drives a moderate-performance car.
Take a look at Nurburgring’s official lap times to see the actual time margin for these cars.

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]]> By: Pelar http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-947333 Pelar Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:31:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-947333 I test drove a megane in pj before I bought a manual 86. Megane’s gearbox is slick while 86′s is notchy. The former felt a lot faster & powerful than 86. The interior finishing is a class above 86… BUT I can driftpark in my 86 which I suspect cannot be done in the megane. Also 86 has quite a bit of squeaky sound in the boot after drifting too much, it has character. The ergonomics in 86 is perfect.

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]]> By: SOD http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-947148 SOD Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:24:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-947148 dont take my word for it look at youtube there are plenty of videos showing these megane rs’s tailgaiting gt2 rs and cayman r and other higher lvl cars. in the end they give way to the megane cause they are afraid they might get overzealous and crash

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]]> By: NIEKO http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-947059 NIEKO Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:28:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-947059 Renualt I love you

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]]> By: kadajawi http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946971 kadajawi Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:26:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946971 You have a point there. Then screw the government and produce it in Thailand or Indonesia. Also low taxes. They can also try to bring in the hybrid, once it is ready.

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]]> By: darker marker http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946931 darker marker Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:06:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946931 good looking car….powderful engine….i like

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]]> By: Jimmy http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946818 Jimmy Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:52:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946818 Sports cars have the target customers. Without sunroof, it is as stingy as 1986.

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]]> By: Le Croissant http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946608 Le Croissant Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:31:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946608 I think the issue is the CBU pricing. TCEC won’t be able to sell the basic Renaults at a competitive enough pricing in a field with lots of other cheaper options. The basic Clio would probably cost closer to RM100k which would make it harder to sell. Take the Laguna Coupe for example. They had to sell it at RM200k+ due to import duties etc, which positioned it squarely against the premium brands. Needless to say, it didn’t do very well.

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]]> By: kiah pro-pa http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946581 kiah pro-pa Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:13:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946581 i thought it’s the new rio..wrong page

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]]> By: I.ME http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946579 I.ME Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:13:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946579 The 86 is RWD, and is a Toyota. in other words, it really puts a smile in yer face, both fun wise and cost-of ownership wise. So long you opt the 3 -pedals version.

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]]> By: kadajawi http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946575 kadajawi Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:10:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946575 I mean, look how gaga people are going over the new Rio. The new Clio makes that Rio look like a boring, outdated, ugly car.

Don’t you think that at 70-85k (depending on the spec) there wouldn’t be buyers for it? Very low FC, very good looks, very low road tax, and a nice, modern and customizable interior (looks like you can easily change the design, like with old Nokia phones).

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]]> By: kadajawi http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946571 kadajawi Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:04:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946571 TC has great service and the SC aren’t overcharging IMHO. Spare parts may be a bit on the expensive side, but then I’ll simply buy the parts from Singapore. Can cut the price at least into half, usually more. The SC is so nice to install the parts for me (yes, installation won’t be FoC then, but you still save a ton).

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]]> By: kadajawi http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946566 kadajawi Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:02:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946566 Different. This one is bloody fast, and even a bit practical. The 86 is not practical, at all, and it is not terribly fast. But it seems like it will make you look like an imbecile, smiling all the way. So basically you want to win, or you want to have the time of your life?

As much as I like Renault (3rd Renault in the family now…), and dislike Toyota, I think I’d pick the Toyota. Maybe can change badge to Renault.

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]]> By: kadajawi http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946440 kadajawi Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:34:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946440 Dear TCEAS: It’s nice that you are having a laugh, but maybe, just maybe, you might consider actually SELLING cars? Renault looks like it becomes more exclusive than Porsche in Malaysia. Renault is known as a maker of sensible, affordable cars. Yet those are completely missing from the line up.

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]]> By: kadajawi http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946434 kadajawi Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:31:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946434 Only when the Stig drives the Megane and James May drives the Porsche. On valium. I mean come on, the Megane is brilliant, but isn’t that a bit unrealistic?

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]]> By: kadajawi http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946431 kadajawi Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:30:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946431 PT should set the comments so that everyone can reserve their name…

However I do agree with fake Sam Loo. What is needed are reasonable models at reasonable prices (which Renault most certainly has). TCEAS only brings in the performance models though :(

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]]> By: crzSupercharger http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946424 crzSupercharger Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:25:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946424 U forgot to mention CRZ the power of dream that’s it.

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]]> By: crzSupercharger http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946421 crzSupercharger Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:23:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946421 Dun worry honda lover, we ll eat this french fries for lunch n dinner.

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]]> By: I.ME http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946360 I.ME Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:49:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946360 younger generation have realised that they have been conned with cars by the Japanese with very low safety features? All my friends that are have in ‘P’ in their licence likes Honda, KIA and Ford. Ask them Hyundai, and they say is too fat. Honda is their overall favorite, the CRZ and the Jazz hybrids, so not sure which Young generation you are saying about.

And yeah we get the point, Camry has no VSC, how long will this rent continue? And I don’t get why Honda is dragged down, they still have 2 airbags throughout the range and ABS /EBD and VSC. The CRZ and CBU Jazz comes with 6 airbags, so until they launch the next gen CRV or Accord with lesser features, I don’t see why Honda is bad. Oh okay, the Jazz CKD is a HUUGE LET DOWN.

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]]> By: carnoisseur http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946355 carnoisseur Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:49:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946355 certainly a drivers car !

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]]> By: Danny Tan http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946344 Danny Tan Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:40:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946344 We couldn’t find it on the display car. As mentioned, the signed plaque is a “Malaysian exclusive”

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]]> By: David D http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946342 David D Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:40:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946342 Mmm, a monster of a hatchback, which has gone from being a dissappointing hot hatch, straight up to being one of the best drivers cars. And the one thing i liked driving this car? The bloody slick gearbox and the sharp agility of the chassis. Oh, and the superbly fantastic body-gripping Recaro seats.

With that, the Golf GTI could be looking at a hard time trying to scoop back the title of best drivers hot hatch.

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]]> By: ben http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946329 ben Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:33:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946329 true but unfortunately as much as i would love to own a french car, these french cars can be pretty expensive thanks to taxes…

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]]> By: ben http://paultan.org/2013/01/31/renault-megane-rs-265-cup-launched-rm235k/#comment-946323 ben Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:30:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=151628#comment-946323 got a pic on the signed plaque? only the 5 units in msia was signed? were overseas RB7 signed as well?

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