BMW M5s replacement.....

_Tom · Jan 18, 2017

Ant1 said:
They are my favourite ford RS, but I'm not really a ford fan.

Can't argue with that. The more I think bout it a E60 M5 touring is a bulbous thing. That R26R will be nimble and just about as much fun as you can have on the road. Go for it

chris_p · Jan 18, 2017

I understand your reasoning but I wouldn't go for an R26R.
Personally, I'd be looking at mini JCW GP2s.
All the pros of the megane but with better build quality and in my opinion it's just a better car.

Knuckles · Jan 18, 2017

Ant1 said:
E61 touring

http://cliosport.net/threads/gave-the-m5-a-clean.802495/

I kind of came to terms with you chopping in an m5 for an r26.r because driver feel and etc

But I didn't realise it was you with the m5 touring! I wouldn't be getting rid of that for a megane.

Epic barge > hot hatches

Chambers_RS · Jan 18, 2017

Think everyone is over looking what you want. Something unique.

You seen mk3s, RS's and everything else suggested everywhere.
R26R on the other hand you don't see

chris_p · Jan 18, 2017

Chambers_RS said:
Think everyone is over looking what you want. Something unique.

You seen mk3s, RS's and everything else suggested everywhere.
R26R on the other hand you don't see

I say again, GP2.

Ian_182 · Jan 18, 2017

No way would I swap an M5 for a Megane. All that refinement and 500bhp for a tin can with a fancy exhaust. No chance.
Plus you have an Evo rally car which gives you all that side of driving pleasure for feel and handling.
I was waiting to see an advert for some sort of C63 or S/E 65 AMG.
But its your money and you do make them look nice.

Ant1 · Jan 18, 2017

Feirny said:
Tom at Divine is a top lad, that car will be immaculate and in amazing condition.

That's what I here

ian 182 said:
No way would I swap an M5 for a Megane. All that refinement and 500bhp for a tin can with a fancy exhaust. No chance.
Plus you have an Evo rally car which gives you all that side of driving pleasure for feel and handling.
I was waiting to see an advert for some sort of C63 or S/E 65 AMG.
But its your money and you do make them look nice.

I hear you both, I have owned three super fast estates now and as much as I love them, I want to take a step back to basics. All these modern cars with aids to make you feel like driving gods, hate it. Test drove a 997 turbo and RS6 this week, was left numb and disappointed. Cars like the megane F1s are finished just like evos. We are now in a new era of cars and I don't want to be part of it!

ForceIndia · Jan 18, 2017

Herr Flick - Car Gestapo said:
Isn't it just a stripped out R26 with a cage?

Nein.

Ian_182 · Jan 18, 2017

A nice C63 still has a bit of heart to it regarding driving and feel I think.

Ant1 · Jan 18, 2017

ian 182 said:
A nice C63 still has a bit of heart to it regarding driving and feel I think.

Already had a E63 AMG, wasn't that fussed hence the M5.

Gally · Jan 18, 2017

Hmm I kinda get the point of them now. I mean an R26 is a bloody capable car and a mk3 275 is miles away so give it ago. Won't lose too much but I assume Tom won't be cheap as he deals in.

Be interesting to see what you think of it. Imo this is what a second car should be. Most buy a f**king M3 or something.

Ant1 · Jan 18, 2017

gally said:
Hmm I kinda get the point of them now. I mean an R26 is a bloody capable car and a mk3 275 is miles away so give it ago. Won't lose too much but I assume Tom won't be cheap as he deals in.

Be interesting to see what you think of it. Imo this is what a second car should be. Most buy a f**king M3 or something.

Won't be a 2nd car I will be using it daily!

Gally · Jan 18, 2017

I thought as much. Was just an annoyance of mine when someone buys a bus as a second car.

Ant1 · Jan 18, 2017

This would also cements the evos future, I would have no reason to tell it. If I purchased a 997 turbo or rs6 it would have to go.

Ash84 · Jan 18, 2017

Interesting thread. I ran a e39 m5 for 2.5 yrs got rid of it last September and got a Clio 200 a few weeks ago. The amount of money an m5 costs to run is just savage. For the bang for ya buck I don't miss the m5 and that Megane is even better so go for it!

D1CKY · Jan 19, 2017

Don't do it.
M5 all the way over a French Tin Can [emoji849]
Or find something fast that's German and in between M5 and Megane.
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Daz. · Jan 19, 2017

The barge does nothing for me although I respect what it is..

I'd have an. R although I 'get' it's rarity and understand what you're buying into.

adamlstr · Jan 19, 2017

My old man ran an R26R as his daily for a year or two. 6 point harnesses were quickly swapped out for more convenient 4 points.

Plastic rear windows were a nice gimmick!

I don't think much went wrong with it, it was just 'very focused' for a daily. I don't think his had 888s due to the noise they make.

Ant1 · Jan 19, 2017

adamlstr said:
My old man ran an R26R as his daily for a year or two. 6 point harnesses were quickly swapped out for more convenient 4 points.

Plastic rear windows were a nice gimmick!

I don't think much went wrong with it, it was just 'very focused' for a daily. I don't think his had 888s due to the noise they make.

Oh yes the famous wheel bearing noise using 888s......

Ricardos · Jan 19, 2017

I had the 225 stripped out with 4 points and thought that was a decent car, so I can imagine that the R takes it to awesome levels. Always liked them, a good investment. I can't imagine you'd lose money on it.

Ex-User (19928) · Jan 19, 2017

I know it's not your only car, but presume the M5 wasn't meant to be your fun car before? So seems like a strange replacement is all.

Ant1 · Jan 19, 2017

Jeff simply said:
I know it's not your only car, but presume the M5 wasn't meant to be your fun car before? So seems like a strange replacement is all.

When I got the M5 originally we needed a large estate as my wifes b class was to small. Now she has a tank so mine is not needed as much.

_Tom · Jan 19, 2017

Mmmmm :hearteyes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focu...983606?hash=item3ac6f40376:g:j24AAOSwZ1BXen-W

Herr Flick · Jan 19, 2017

TomSx said:
Mmmmm :hearteyes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focu...983606?hash=item3ac6f40376:g:j24AAOSwZ1BXen-W

f**k that, I'd rather have the Megane or even a standard R26 over one of those.

Sir_Dave · Jan 19, 2017

I know its been mentioned already, twice lol, but if you're looking at an R26R, id definitely be looking at a Mini GP2!!

Ant1 · Jan 19, 2017

Sir_Dave said:
I know its been mentioned already, twice lol, but if you're looking at an R26R, id definitely be looking at a Mini GP2!!

It's a mini though, i know it's good but it's still a mini. Every other car on the road is a mini.

imprezaworks · Jan 19, 2017

Does look awesone though. Prepared for hate off dave lol.

Sir_Dave · Jan 19, 2017

Ant1 said:
It's a mini though, i know it's good but it's still a mini. Every other car on the road is a mini.

Who cares lol.
If a car is good i buy it, if its not, i dont 😂

Thrust-Rated · Jan 19, 2017

Have a drive of both? Someone on here has a GP2 and raves about it. Might be worth considering. Id deffo have the Megan's over the M5 though.

.GAZ. · Jan 19, 2017

Ant, PM me the spec, mileage and asking price for the E61 bud. Thanks.

Knuckles · Jan 19, 2017

Ant1 said:
Won't be a 2nd car I will be using it daily!

Hero!

leeds_182 · Jan 19, 2017

Buy the megane!

Awesome car!

ADS_V6 · Jan 19, 2017

The megane looks stunning.It's rare and bet it will hold its value.Glw the purchase if you go ahead

bill · Jan 20, 2017

Buy a well sorted r26 for a third of the price? Not hinting at mine, but then again

Not normal dans meg?

Ian_182 · Jan 20, 2017

Ant1 said:
It's a mini though, i know it's good but it's still a mini. Every other car on the road is a mini.

I know what your saying but every other car on the road is a Renault.

philmots · Jan 21, 2017

Feirny said:
Tom at Divine is a top lad, that car will be immaculate and in amazing condition.

Tom does my detailing, always a great job.

I also know he only buys the very best perfect cars, I'd not ruin it's value with a map.

Ant1 · Jan 21, 2017

ian 182 said:
I know what your saying but every other car on the road is a Renault.

But not a megane

Martin_172 · Jan 21, 2017

do it!

The Chubby Pirate · Jan 21, 2017

.GAZ. said:
Ant, PM me the spec, mileage and asking price for the E61 bud. Thanks. :wink:

penmouth:

Christopher · Jan 21, 2017

SO nice!

Very jealous.

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