Renault R26.R upgrade or dowgrade - join in ;-)

[Edi35]

Anyway it would be a downgrade

+1. R26 = track day, GTI = for the other 99% of ownership.

[mkviken]

If you don't need back seats it beats the GTI in every respect

It actually rides better than a gti cos of the light weight allowing softer suspension.


The reason I want one is I use y car as a toy and want each drive to be special. The GTI is an eery day car and very good in all aspects but I can't remember on true stand out moment in this car.

My 182 and 197 both felt like they were my partner in crime - a real characterful car. The GTI is just transport and something I like to clean and rarely drive.

I don't use my gti as intended as a family and toy car so im bored with it. The wife can have it - it's got 5 doors and free servicing and excellent child/rear passenger safety so a fine family car but for what I want I chose the wrong car.

I love the way Renault are the only company who would make this car. No other manufacturer would have the balls.

[Gene Hunt.]

Down grade for me. Too basic,need my ED30 comforts.

[Jimmymature]

Upgrade in what way?

If its for the track, the Renault is the car for sure.

If its for class, quality, normal day-to-day use, then not a chance...



Jim