Megane 265

[willld]

Possibly looking at getting a Renault Megane 265, but getting a bit confused, as the pricing seems all over the shop.

This one https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201... seems to have issues...

Is this one any better? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Other potentials:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I have a budget of £12k at the most, would a 250 be a better option? Ideally looking for a cup or cup-pack car. Presumably dealers such as K-Tec Racing charge a premium based on their reputation?

[classicfred]

https://rsmegane.com/threads/black-265-trophy.1829...

£11,000 for this 265 Trophy.

You do get a few cars for sale on this site, RSmegane.com but are usually private sales.
It is an owners club site and worth keeping an eye on if looking for a RS Megane.
Plenty of info in the forums there too.

Another forum which has info etc but not cars for sale
https://www.renaultsport.co.uk/forum/

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[willld]

Hi,thanks for the reply. It'll probably have to be from a trader, as I have some cash, but would put the rest on a credit card.

I haven't ruled out a modified one either, it's just a lot easier to insure a standard car.

[MikeGoodwin]

K tec do overprice.

I owned a 275 with 18's and If I were to go back with hind sight I would go 265 with 18's (for the facelift) and remap, maybe consider some pole positions because I never liked the sportster. Only option I'd want would be the LSD. Not to say the 275 wasnt a superb package out the box because it was excellent, but you'd be better off with a 250 or 265 and remapping. Ohlins would be nice but then I dont recall thinking the cup suspension was messy on back roads.

[keo]

I also want a mk3 next but quite confused on the models/spec. I want the recaros and ideally the ohlins so that means I need to go for a 275 I think?

[classicfred]

Think it was only certain 275's that had the ohlins options but not 100% sure.
They can be retrofitted I think but not cheap to do.

Try looking/joining on RSmegane,com and someone there will know the options/specs etc.
It is an active forum for the megane community and has some very knowledgeable members.
Think ohlins were a £2000 option so expect to pay a bit extra for one with them.

Edited by classicfred on Thursday 31st January 02:28

[MikeGoodwin]

Ohlins Pre-Fitted the trophy R had them didnt they, dont think the trophy had them? Think the 275 had them as an option during the run out models.

From memory they can be had off ebay but they are expensive. Nothing to stop you retrofitting if you can get hold of them.

[Alex_6n2]

keo said:

I also want a mk3 next but quite confused on the models/spec. I want the recaros and ideally the ohlins so that means I need to go for a 275 I think?

You only get Ohlins as standard on a Trophy

You could spec them on a 275 Cup-S, for £2.5K

Prices vary depending on the specs. Cup pack cars (Red brake calipers) have the front differential and command a premium. As do those with Recaros.


For £12K I would be looking at a late 265 cup with Recaros

[KTRCarSales]

K-Tec Racing don't sell cars, the sister company KTR Car Sales takes care of the car sales and all cars are prepped in the K-Tec workshop.

While our cars may not be the cheapest they are the best prepped. We inspect every car and even change parts such as the plastic wheel arch liners if we find one is cracked or damaged. No car leaves us needing a service or cambelt in the near future and judging by the fact we find something that needs doing on just about every single car we buy it just goes to show that it would be very easy to buy a car that potentially needs a lot of work to get it to a good standard. I've bought cars off Renault main dealer forecourts and from other dealers and still needed to spend up to £1000 getting them up to our forecourt standard.

The Renaultsport market can be a bit of a minefield. Options such as Cup chassis and Recaro seats are very sought after so this will be reflected in the price. Later 275 had options available such as Ohlins suspension and Akrapovic titanium exhaust, both of which are also very sought after. A full service history is also very important and the cambelt should be changed at 6 years or 72,000 miles, which ever comes first. Many cars we buy need a hub pivot changing and this can be very difficult to detect with out proper inspection and the cost of a replacement can be from £250 to £500 depending on which part is worn, there is one each side at the front. Air con pump failure is quite common and an expensive fix and brakes are also quite pricey so plenty to look out for. Many have also been tuned so I would stay clear of ones mapped by companies you may not of heard of.

If anyone wants any further information when looking at a Renaultsport model just drop me a message through one of our KTR adverts in the classifieds and I'd be happy to help.

David.

[anonymous-user]

You sell overpriced cars that any person with an ounce of sense could source themselves for a large % less.

Nice pitch though

[KTRCarSales]

So just like every other dealer then, we sell a car for a % higher than what we paid for it. Its what we do between buying and selling it that is important, as well as standing by every car for at least 6 months after we have sold it by means of a comprehensive warranty and our own back up.

There is no doubt you could buy a cheaper car, you pay your money you take your chance. We don't offer cheaper cars we offer better cars, there is a difference and we have plenty of satisfied customers which is what is most important.

When I have people calling every week asking to leave their details for a certain car as they only want to buy a car from us I know we must be doing something right.

Clearly our philosophy is not for everyone but at least it keeps the K-Tec workshop busy fixing the other cars that have been purchased for a large % less and now need work to put them right.

Edited by KTRCarSales on Saturday 9th February 19:09

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[MikeGoodwin]

DoubleTime said:

You sell overpriced cars that any person with an ounce of sense could source themselves for a large % less.

Nice pitch though

Not just cars they sell for ridiculous prices is it. Was into the Renaultsport scene probably 13 years and in that time Ktec have always had a reputation.

Had to laugh at Ktec's response as well clearly struck a nerve there, but there's no denying people pay the heavy Ktec tax on their cars so good on them.

[willld]

Thanks for all the input.

I now have a 14 reg Oyster Grey 265. I'll post some pictures up in the other thread when I get a minute. It has the cup suspension pack with 18" wheels, pretty standard apart form that.

I would have preferred a yellow one, but nothing suitable was available at the time, at a realistic price.

I didn't mean for the thread to become a dealer bashing one... Different dealers have different economies of scale, work practices, profit margins etc. etc.

[framerateuk]

Alex_6n2 said:

You only get Ohlins as standard on a Trophy

You could spec them on a 275 Cup-S, for £2.5K

Prices vary depending on the specs. Cup pack cars (Red brake calipers) have the front differential and command a premium. As do those with Recaros.

For £12K I would be looking at a late 265 cup with Recaros

Ohlins were only standard on the Trophy R. Option on everything else.

[MikeGoodwin]

willld said:

Thanks for all the input.

I now have a 14 reg Oyster Grey 265. I'll post some pictures up in the other thread when I get a minute. It has the cup suspension pack with 18" wheels, pretty standard apart form that.

I would have preferred a yellow one, but nothing suitable was available at the time, at a realistic price.

I didn't mean for the thread to become a dealer bashing one... Different dealers have different economies of scale, work practices, profit margins etc. etc.

Nice buy

Random thing to note, I remember mine being very very sensitive to tyre pressures to the point where it would feel great on a cool morning run to work to a warm evening return home. Never had a car like it. Keep your eye on them while the weather changes and find yourself an accurate pressure guage (or work out what readings are what)

Brilliant cars.