They do look quite nice, different but nice and buck the trend by not trying to look Germanic. I wouldn't say no, but I'm not sure one is much/enough of an upgrade from the Meg and they're still FWD and I'm getting bored of FWD even if I've owned two of the best FWD cars of the last 5 years.
I went for the red to, i had a k1 225 cupra in black, and black only seems good when freshly washed and waxed.
A few reviews I've read mentioned the gearing (115mph in 3rd?), and said it could easily handle more power. Not sure about the other things though.
The chassis can handle more power, Porsche only gave it what it did though so it isn't quicker than their flagship model, the 911.
Have you been in one? Sounds heavenly when driving hard. Just silly when driving at 30 with the exhaust popping everytime you lift off. The gearing is designed to encourage people to get pdk.
Since when are hot hatches sports cars? As far as I'm concerned, a sports car needs to be a 2 seater (or 2+2) and rear wheel drive. I love my 250 but I'm under no illusion that it's a sports car. I'm not being negative, I've had my 250 for 4 years, and intend to keep it for another 4. Fantastic car that feels as good now as it did when I bought it. It'll keep up with all manner of sports cars on track days and back road blasts, but it doesn't have the same level of involvement as a "real" sports car.
So how would you class the r8? 911 turbo? Gtr? Ferrari FF? Porsche 918? For me its about how a car responds, the feedback it offers up, the interaction, and the enjoyment. The driven wheels, number of seats etc is of no consequence.
It's all down to person opinion of course, but to me, a sport car isn't about how fast it goes, as you say, its the interaction and feedback - and you'd probably get more feedback from a 911 GT3 than a Turbo, or from a 458 compared to an FF. Of course cars like the R8, GTR and FF blur the lines a bit, with their 4 wheel drive, but they push beyond what a sports car is meant to be (for me at least). A Megane isn't built as a sports car, it's a family hatch with a load of performance parts and modifications. I'm not saying it isn't brilliant, but it's not a purpose built sports car.
Agree with the majority of what you say, however I do believe that the Megane RS is a purpose built performance car. The mods and performance are meant for only one thing. Yes, there are practical (ish) elements to the car, however I'd be surprised if most family buyers choose the RS over a standard Megane.
I use Megane RS as family car. Good boot and space inside for 2+1 family :-) It is practical thr same as cheaper versions, but drives really well (Jamie, please don't reply :-) ).
I just want to avoid all that preaching about how necessary LSD is to do school run and Tesco shopping :-)
