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UBeenMiniD · Jan 1st, 2007, 05:51 PM

Looks like the RenaultSport F1 Megane 230 beat out the GP for top hatch honors in it's price category.

Interesting though on what the Megane comes with... turbocharging. Plenty of it in the mid range. Butt ugly car though the Megane.

We'll see if BMW takes a hint from this and creates the next gen GP at the end of the new Mini's run. They could certainly carry over what they've learned from their new 335i. That car got a lot of attention in the EVO issue. Gobs of fun, but in a tame interior.

Strap that kind of thinking onto a GP and watch out.

I still love my little supercharging GP though.

Hobbe · Jan 1st, 2007, 07:22 PM

...and the Megane won because it was a more comfortable ride to the local grocery store ?

...and it's French

Lorien · Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:57 AM

and its lame. geez i wouldnt drive one if it was free. yuk!

LMB · Jan 2nd, 2007, 07:20 AM

I saw the first RenaultSport F1 they built (200bhp I think), and it looked nice in the flesh.

You also get a lot of bang for your buck.

Olly. · Jan 2nd, 2007, 04:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

I saw the first RenaultSport F1 they built (200bhp I think), and it looked nice in the flesh.

You also get a lot of bang for your buck.

Yeah I agree with you Mo seen a couple around recently and think they look good.

matt21 · Jan 2nd, 2007, 04:40 PM

doubt you will find it is. Its quite hardcore the 230

Having worked with evo for a short while I trust what they write, they are an increadably knowledgable and passionate for their performance cars. They were one of the only ones to slate the Aston Martin DB9, so much so Aston approached them to help improve it. They also critisised the new Clio 197 and even caused up cry by critising the Focus RS for its torque steer.
Also every comment ever made on the MINI is pretty much spot on, so there is substance to what they say.

What they dont consider often is a long term ownership propersition where no doubt the MINI would win

UBeenMiniD · Jan 2nd, 2007, 05:39 PM

You guys really think the Megane looks good?

I'm sorrry but that's an ugly ass rear. Always thought so.

Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original)

Yeah I agree with you Mo seen a couple around recently and think they look good.

matt21 · Jan 2nd, 2007, 05:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by UBeenMiniD (original)

You guys really think the Megane looks good?

I'm sorrry but that's an ugly ass rear. Always thought so.

the sports do look good

Lorien · Jan 2nd, 2007, 11:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original)

Yeah I agree with you Mo seen a couple around recently and think they look good.

good compared to what? new Cleo? Seat Leon?

shouldn't even be listed on the same page with the GP or any Mini for that matter. Its simply a car. no art, no soul. nothing. 20 years from now no one will even give it a side look..

bainy1 · Feb 8th, 2007, 09:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by matt21 (original)

What they dont consider often is a long term ownership propersition where no doubt the MINI would win

I thought about the megane R26 before I bought my GP, but according to Renaults website the car is only worth around £7000 after 20000 miles and two years!! This is a £20000 car. The drop would be way too much. My friend also had an older 225 and servicing costs were really expensive as well.

A great car ruined by poor residuals. Shame.

marx87 · Feb 8th, 2007, 09:39 AM

There is a Brand new golf megane f1 in my local renault dealers showroom.... 230 bhp if i remember correctly? well... i was looking at the figures of the car and they were very impressive. Inside the car was comfortable and looked good, i feel this car has been let down by the look of it from the outside, the rear end of the car looks aweful IMO. I thought about getting this car if i didnt go through with getting my r56 MCS coming on the 1st of march (Its Taking so long to come! lol), what swayed my decision to go for the MCS as opposed to the Megane was the fact that Mini's hold their value so much better than renaults....the other reason was im in love with current mini and im going to be very sad to let it go... and i feel i will love my new mini just as much

ScottyBoy · Feb 8th, 2007, 09:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorien (original)

good compared to what? new Cleo? Seat Leon?

shouldn't even be listed on the same page with the GP or any Mini for that matter. Its simply a car. no art, no soul. nothing. 20 years from now no one will even give it a side look..

i agree that it dusnt compare to the GP as i LOVE all MINI's but its till a great car IMO well the F1 is but not really as standard!

Jan 1st, 2007, 05:51 PM	#1
UBeenMiniD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 24 Offline	EVO Car Of The Year Looks like the RenaultSport F1 Megane 230 beat out the GP for top hatch honors in it's price category. Interesting though on what the Megane comes with... turbocharging. Plenty of it in the mid range. Butt ugly car though the Megane. We'll see if BMW takes a hint from this and creates the next gen GP at the end of the new Mini's run. They could certainly carry over what they've learned from their new 335i. That car got a lot of attention in the EVO issue. Gobs of fun, but in a tame interior. Strap that kind of thinking onto a GP and watch out. I still love my little supercharging GP though.

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Hobbe Absolut MINI Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Stockholm Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 729 Offline	...and the Megane won because it was a more comfortable ride to the local grocery store ? ...and it's French MCS WORKS GP 0120 WWW.BMWSC.COM

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Jan 2nd, 2007, 12:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lorien GP 1986 My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Provincia di Cuneo Local Time: 02:45 AM Posts: 401 Offline	and its lame. geez i wouldnt drive one if it was free. yuk!

Jan 2nd, 2007, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) I saw the first RenaultSport F1 they built (200bhp I think), and it looked nice in the flesh. You also get a lot of bang for your buck. Yeah I agree with you Mo seen a couple around recently and think they look good.

Jan 2nd, 2007, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 24,224 Offline	doubt you will find it is. Its quite hardcore the 230 Having worked with evo for a short while I trust what they write, they are an increadably knowledgable and passionate for their performance cars. They were one of the only ones to slate the Aston Martin DB9, so much so Aston approached them to help improve it. They also critisised the new Clio 197 and even caused up cry by critising the Focus RS for its torque steer. Also every comment ever made on the MINI is pretty much spot on, so there is substance to what they say. What they dont consider often is a long term ownership propersition where no doubt the MINI would win

Jan 2nd, 2007, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
UBeenMiniD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 03:45 PM Posts: 24 Offline	You guys really think the Megane looks good? I'm sorrry but that's an ugly ass rear. Always thought so. Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original) Yeah I agree with you Mo seen a couple around recently and think they look good.

Jan 2nd, 2007, 05:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 24,224 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by UBeenMiniD (original) You guys really think the Megane looks good? I'm sorrry but that's an ugly ass rear. Always thought so. the sports do look good

Jan 2nd, 2007, 11:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lorien GP 1986 My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Provincia di Cuneo Local Time: 02:45 AM Posts: 401 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original) Yeah I agree with you Mo seen a couple around recently and think they look good. good compared to what? new Cleo? Seat Leon? shouldn't even be listed on the same page with the GP or any Mini for that matter. Its simply a car. no art, no soul. nothing. 20 years from now no one will even give it a side look..

Feb 8th, 2007, 09:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
bainy1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 36 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by matt21 (original) What they dont consider often is a long term ownership propersition where no doubt the MINI would win I thought about the megane R26 before I bought my GP, but according to Renaults website the car is only worth around £7000 after 20000 miles and two years!! This is a £20000 car. The drop would be way too much. My friend also had an older 225 and servicing costs were really expensive as well. A great car ruined by poor residuals. Shame.

Feb 8th, 2007, 09:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
marx87 R56 MCS Works For Sale! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle UK Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 472 Offline	There is a Brand new golf megane f1 in my local renault dealers showroom.... 230 bhp if i remember correctly? well... i was looking at the figures of the car and they were very impressive. Inside the car was comfortable and looked good, i feel this car has been let down by the look of it from the outside, the rear end of the car looks aweful IMO. I thought about getting this car if i didnt go through with getting my r56 MCS coming on the 1st of march (Its Taking so long to come! lol), what swayed my decision to go for the MCS as opposed to the Megane was the fact that Mini's hold their value so much better than renaults....the other reason was im in love with current mini and im going to be very sad to let it go... and i feel i will love my new mini just as much

Feb 8th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 12:45 AM Posts: 2,874 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lorien (original) good compared to what? new Cleo? Seat Leon? shouldn't even be listed on the same page with the GP or any Mini for that matter. Its simply a car. no art, no soul. nothing. 20 years from now no one will even give it a side look.. i agree that it dusnt compare to the GP as i LOVE all MINI's but its till a great car IMO well the F1 is but not really as standard!

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