What do i choose? R26 or R27

[ESCOBAR]

Would like a little ffedback here - have hummed and hawed for months now - do I get an R27 or an R26 - just can't make my bloody mind up - really like the look of the new r27 but the power and extra's of the R26????????

Can someone help me make my mind up - anything that can help me make my mind up - either way going to really miss my titanium 182!!

What are the pros and cons - bloody confused need to make my mind up now though!! Speed, quality, build, fun, engine sound - anything at all!

Thanks in advance

 

[DrR]

Personally i don't see how anyone could consider an R27 if they could get an R26.

 

[Jay]

I'd have an R26.

 

[seb]

drive both and decide which you want on their own merits for yourself.

I'll argue 197 all day over megane. but i am biased and i prefer the 197 to the megane.

But ultimately only you will own it so go and drive them both then decide.

 

[Michael172]

drive both and decide which you want on their own merits for yourself.

I'll argue 197 all day over megane. but i am biased and i prefer the 197 to the megane.

But ultimately only you will own it so go and drive them both then decide.

exactly. i like the clio more than the meggy. Your gunna get a lot of mixed opinions in this. Realisticly i think the meggy is the better option but hey id still go with the clio anyday.

 

[ESCOBAR]

Not very easy to get a test drive in either up here - Edinburgh, had been booked in at Renault Edinburgh for a test drive only for them to cancel it on me - manager didn't want any miles on the clock!! typical.

Have driven the 197 standard at Oulton park- really enjoyed the exhaust note but want to know if the R26 exhaust sounds as good?

Also the mercury colour done on the megane - is that the same silver colour that has always been available on the megane 225?

If I could just get an R27 with a Meg 230 engine would I even be typing this - I really doubt it! Plese kkep the input coming as I would like to also hear from folk who have driven both and maybe originally had 1*2's

Thanks for the input guys

 

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[ESCOBAR]

Can you give me some of your reasoning?

 

[TJ182]

Go down to your local WH Smith type store. There is a stand off between the two in one of the mags. Both yellow versions are on the front so hard to miss...

SPOLIER










R26 won but only just...

 

[Bezza4]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=262819

 

[Fletcher]

^^^I was just about to do that Bezza.

 

[Ian_182]

I would go for the meg with the lovely LSD

 

[Graham Gooch]

R27.

 

[C.K.]

I would go for the R26. Better seating position (for me), a bit more power and the LSD.

 

[Bezza4]

^^^I was just about to do that Bezza.

Great minds and all that

 

[Gaz_]

Clio for me.

 

[Fletcher]

^^^I was just about to do that Bezza.

Great minds and all that

Yes mate

I would go for the R27 in black.

 

[ja.jack]

If it's for posing, get the 197. If its performance you're after, get the Megane Cup. With just an exhaust, re-map and charge cooler, the high miler I was in recently was near super-sonic.

 

[JuanBoy]

I'd probably go for the Meggy

 

[philmots]

Meggy... for its remapability! (new word for y'all)

 

[Pete_br]

having had my 172 for 4 years now its time for a change just waiting for the order code from renault for the R26 lux pack then mine will be ordered.
Always thought my 172 was the most fun car to drive until I tried the R26.
Its superb never driven a car with so much grip.
Go for the R26 you wont be disappointed

 

[ado]

R27

The R26 is defo faster but just don't feel as fun.

 

[Chili Red]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record...R26

The R27 is lovely though, I doubt you'd be disappointed by either.

 

[DebV6]

Both are lovely cars, best to drive them both and see which you prefer. I guess if you can afford either then the R26 would be the best option as it's more of a step up from the 182, but it's all down to personal opinion.

 

[Neil G]

Check out the R26 Vs R27 review in this months Performance Tuner Magazine...quite an interesting read

R26 does come out on top though at the end....I think they found the R27 to 'peaky' in it's power delivery.

Both great cars though...just different.

 

[Darren S]

R26 definitely. Before you even get to the merits of each car, the Meggy just looks a million times better.

I'd rather have a turbo'd Meggy on the drive than a tubby Clio anyday.

D.

 

[Neil G]

Disagree

197 looks amaxing in the flesh...lots of road presence

 

[Munson]

They are both fantastic looking cars, and are both regarded as the best cars in their sector. It really is a tough call, mainly because of the silly discounts available on the Megane. I'd go for the R26 personally.

 

[black kro]

DEFO R26!

they both do 'nutter', but the R26 has that superb dual ability to potter around on the diesel-like torque without stirring the box

try both at 50 in 6th and see what happens when you stick your foot down!

 

[Munson]

but the R26 has that superb dual ability to potter around on the diesel-like torque without stirring the box

And it will cruise in 6th at high speeds with the engine barely ticking over. In this sense I feel the Clio 197 is a one trick pony. Almost ONLY suited for thrashing around the back roads. That's fine of course, but for me that defines how I view the difference between the two cars, and for me it's why the Megane would be on my drive

 

[Ian_182]

^^^good point about 6th gear

 

[lasbazrre]

It depends on what you use/want the car for, most of the time i'm in the car it's to get from A-B , so the Meg would be the better smoother drive!

With high leavels of torque and a turbo i think you would have more fun day to day in the Meg.

£400 will give you 260-70 BHP, and they look so much better imo.

Only one winner

leon

 

[fuel_slut]

R26 anyday! no contest... Come on its 2.0 turbo and has nice interior more toys, looks better, sounds better and goes better.

The ride quality is on another level, so much better but can also be a beast if you want it to. Its certainly not as nimble. I think the meggy is just abit more gown up really, but you still get the grin factor.

I dont think you can make a wrong decsion but the smart money is on the meggy.

 

[ESCOBAR]

Thanks for all the input people and the time spent with the explanations - think i am leaning toward the R26 now.

I saw an article on the Top Gear Web Site which suggested that there may be the possibility of an even hotter Megane before the end of run? Do you reckon this is b****cks or can you never say never with Renault? 3.0L Mid Engine layout?

 

[TomTom]

And it will cruise in 6th at high speeds with the engine barely ticking over. In this sense I feel the Clio 197 is a one trick pony. Almost ONLY suited for thrashing around the back roads. That's fine of course, but for me that defines how I view the difference between the two cars, and for me it's why the Megane would be on my drive

That makes the Megane win to be honest, complete animal upto 130/140mph and when it gets there its just cruising. Different story in the Clio sadly. Also as said the Meganes a bit easier to tune aswell for less, i.e remap, intercooler etc.

As for quality and build theres nothing in it no matter what anyone says, both the same. Drive both and pick for yourself but if I had the choice it'd be the R26 no question.

 

[Ian_182]

Thanks for all the input people and the time spent with the explanations - think i am leaning toward the R26 now.

I saw an article on the Top Gear Web Site which suggested that there may be the possibility of an even hotter Megane before the end of run? Do you reckon this is b****cks or can you never say never with Renault? 3.0L Mid Engine layout?

I doubt they will go mid engined.Too costly for a start.Probably do a 1 off meg with a few KG's knocked off and a different colour scheme.
White i hope

 

[Mattie h]

standard...how much quicker is the R26 than the R27?

 

[Neil G]

but the R26 has that superb dual ability to potter around on the diesel-like torque without stirring the box

And it will cruise in 6th at high speeds with the engine barely ticking over. In this sense I feel the Clio 197 is a one trick pony. Almost ONLY suited for thrashing around the back roads. That's fine of course, but for me that defines how I view the difference between the two cars, and for me it's why the Megane would be on my drive

Agree

I think you have to look at what you're going to use the car for....the Megane will definately be better on the motorway & for long distance work.

 

[sh33n]

standard...how much quicker is the R26 than the R27?

Depends on how you mean in terms of 0-60, 0-100, or on a track, in gear times etc.

 

[GinandGasoline]

it worries me slightly if you're just going to form your decision around what other people say... it's such a shame that you're so far North and you have a dealer who isn't really geared towards helping you by getting you a test drive in the car you want to buy as i'm sure that'd make your decision a damn sight easier.

I've test driven both... the R26 is the more grown up car of the two IMO... turbo kicks in and nicely transports you to the fun zone. Felt very easy to get into and drive coming from my 182 Trophy. That said, the R27 was also good fun too... yes it needs driving harder to get to the fun zone and it felt a little lacking low down the rev range (easily rectified from what i am reading with a remap), but the Recaros felt miles better and the exhaust note on the R27 was great too.

Either way, as many have said they are both great cars... the Meg is a slightly older design and i havent seen as many good deals available on them since the closure of BMNC. Whereas an R27 at 13995 represents damn good value