watch this before BUYING A BUDGET HOT HATCH - 2006 Renault Megan 225 Review
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This car actually still looks quite fresh now, it certainly hasn’t dated too much in all of those years!.
Agreeed
I run a 225 f1 team with 130k miles on it, had it 4.5 years. Replaced swivel hub bearings and other than normal wear and tear items it has been a brilliantly reliable car. Beautifully weighted steering, massive grip, snicky 6 speed box and brilliant brakes! Also love the looks, (groundbreaking for the time) Sorted temperamental window wiring with insulation tape to stop the damp ingress and has been fine for 4 years. All in all it is a characterful car and it encourages enthusiastic driving. Every drive a thrill! Mods completed, rs tuner stage 1 remap, uprated engine mounts, short shifter and exhaust silencer delete are all definite improvements i have carried out. Because of badge snobbery these cars are also great value!
Straight from the horse's mouth 😎
No hate, but the music is awful
LOL reminds me of that awful Grime artist not Stormzy but Dizzee Rascal the worst grime singer ever !!!
Sorry what's a grime singer and it's definitely in no league of a dizzee song 😂😂😂
I came one year later too agree with you 😂
@@adimazga 😅😆
I got one last month rs225 cheap, fast, well specced loved it sadly a month in and I was smashed into on a roundabout but now I have bought the rs250 👌 blacked out they're great cars
Great review really handy as I'm looking for my next car and seen a few online fairly priced it's a contender now 👍
I had one of these, was my 2nd car after coming from a 1.2 Fiat Punto, felt like a beast! Was awful putting power down in the rain but could've been bit down to tyres too. Was pretty powerful though :) I went to a MK5 GTI after which didn't feel quite as fast in terms of overall power but put the power down much better
I just put on some quality Michelin tires on and it changed the car, a LSD would also help with putting power down.
Nice to see one like mine, there were many specials that are popular but Lux pack makes a great daily driver. Had a mild map from RS Tuning in Leeds years ago and has been great, boost slightly earlier and economy at least as good.
With good tyres its mega grippy and agile.
Great content bud 👍 Anixto - ride or die is the intro 🎶
had mine 9 years, apart from windows "bof" (French for not today sunshine) no issues.
My car is 4 door the year before the one you review. 90k, paid £3300. Never let me down, never cost much, but my mate is a mechanic and it's looked after. I put cup spec suspension on, so 25mm lower all round, all poly bushes. It's a go cart. The Dave cut out the centre box and replaced it with straight pipe, not too loud but pops and bangs. Great for getting lock down conversation in the middle of the road cyclists out of the way.
My lovely other half has a very boring very practical diesel C3, so the meg is pretty much a toy.
I am getting a lot of top end noise currently but I haven't looked into it, well, I say I haven't looked into it much, I mean my mechanical m8 has not got round to it despite it coming up every time we have a pint. People fear Renaults for reliability, which makes it cheap for us that aren't so swayed by main stream media.
Better than my Saab 96, better than my 205 1.9 gti, better than my clio 172.
keys a shyte though ;-(
I bought one a week ago 225 trophy for 2k 106k miles needs a bit of tlc just cleaning it up n fixing worn parts but one thing that's still 100% is the gear box n engine deffo surprised me !
I’ve got the R26 and it’s a lot of fun on track.
@Chris r26r!
Mothers got a cabrio 2L, changing the top end to the 225 and turbo, and full r26 body, it’s also a Monaco edition so nice black and red interior with MOST the options only missing rear back up sensors only got 70k on the clock👌🏻
nice car mate
Agree with the pricing of these. The slightly earlier ones were around when Fords Mk1 Focus RS came on the scene around 2003 yet you would need 4 or 5 times the money to buy one of those compared to these and the Megane has more power too if not quite the cornering prowess.
The 4dr is a good all rounder.
Those dials look rather bolt upright instead of being aimed at your eyes.......
Possibly wouldnt rev as high if it was more boosty. The RS focus was kind of done by 6500rpm tops but the delivery wasnt linear.
A good cheap car these.....
Lights are easy to replace if you know what you're doing. Through the wheel liner is a hatch that you can take out. Know problem once you've done it a couple of times
it is not easy. i have it and usually took me 20-30 min to change...
LOL easy, it will never be easy even if u know that the whole is in the wheelhouse. U have to take off the tire and if u have put on a carlift so u can see and reach in at the same time. BS design.
I've got the same car in Red, had it also for 5 years and one of the best cars I've had, for the price you really can't go wrong, the main issue with electrics are things like windows, ABS wires, silly things that can easily be fixed so don't be put off, loads of room and plenty of power, I'm currently running 280BHP and it keeps up with most cars, I've looked at other similar cars in the price range but you just can't get everything that the Megane 225 5 door offers. 😁👍
280 on stock internals? Reliable as stock?
Love these big Meganes, especially the R26 F1. But I think the 225 will be the one I go for with my tighter budget
I had an R26 and they are great drivers cars, had to get rid of it when kids came along, but as soon as they got a bit bigger I got the mk3 RS 250.
I never knew they did these in a 4 door probably why I passed on these . Look great even today
2.0 dci GT 175bhp in 5 door is a good option
@@Mr330d 2.0 dci is Good if you wanna spend 3x more in tax.
@@Jeerven £250 isn’t crippling for the diesel when the 225 petrol is £340 lol
@@Mr330d the 225 petrol is 250€ while dci is 600€ in my country.
Ive got an Evo 6, but always had a soft spot for these. Despite the "French Reliability" that these get tarred with, they are fantastic value, and getting older, its more of a mechanical hot hatch where you need to work it to get the pops and bangs and adapt your driving to the car. Hot hatches nowadays, are faster, but anyone can drive them. Plus an R26 can keep on the heels of a Mk2 RS, for less than half the cash.
This vid made me happy :)
I'm here for the intro
Song is a banger isn’t it 🥰
The electrics on these are fine to be honest,
The 2 main failures are temic module for the window reg and the number plate light loom. Gets water ingress and rusts out, Al. Can be fixed for about 60quid, really not the end of the world
thx for this. I am currently looking at meganes and was wondering if these still had the wiring problems like the lagunas had but noone was really clear about if and what problems. Finally a comment that states just clear things.
@@gabbermaikel Ive probably had or worked on about 5 or 6 of these now, Still not seen anything worse than a Temic module on the window regulator,
Ive a clio 200 now, Not a single electrical fault
Think people just like to play on the "French electrics" the same people that say things like "German Engineering" When we know theyre shite as well
@@deggersz yeah i have had plenty of that german engineering in at my job. Gearboxes that are broken for no reason, insane oil consumption and all that crap. And the german way to engineer themselfs out of doing any warrenty as wel. Just replace the owners manual at the next service to increase the amount of oil the engine should be allowed to consume.... So yeah there is a reason im looking at a bit older cars like this type of renault. And i know of the laguna with its problems, had a few of those in the shop as wel. Replaced the keycard receiver on those a few times back in the day(costing about €1000 at the time i think, but that was probably including labour) But we have never had a megane 2 in the shop ever. Loads of other french cars, and some older meganes and loads of megane 3s but no 2s at all.
Pff the electronics in ths car is shit. The well known airbag lamp is a big reason to stay away from this car it will happen in due time.
I have my for 3 years now. For now i run it stock-ish. I have another engine for it that i planning to forge. Hoping to run 650+ hp with G30-660 turbo. In future i will have some videos on my channel.
650bhp my Bollix
As an avid Renault fan i do like the 225. Thinking about trading up from my 182. And the 2 choices would be either a 225 or mkv gti. The Renault is a pain in the ass to work on and btw you can change the globes through the plastic panel in the wheel arch. So no need to remove the front bumper
100 percent have to remove the bumper ha ha
If you have very small hands you should be ok, I had an R26 and tried to change the lights, ended up taking it to the stealer and they removed the bumper.
Yeah if your midget or a female you can change bulbs via the access wholes but not a chance as a bloke.... Got Megane mate golf gti are so common now
Im more surprised by the MOT when i put that reg number in very minor issues one very MOT so whoever owns it has really looked after this car for a Renault as they usually fall apart.
the light bulbs can be changed from underneeth, from in front of the wheels...
WOT ! LAST OR THIRST !!!!!!
I kinda feel like the mk1 Leon cupra is a better bet in terms of reliability, it being cheaper, same power and in my opinion better looking. There's the Focus ST too which is about the same entry level price.
I was thinking the same about the Leon. Less offensive and nicer looking shape.
I'm sure it's fun to drive but not so much fun changing the front light bulbs 💡🙄🙄
How did it take over 7 minutes to get behind the wheel 😭
i would definitely this over the astra vxr .... no wait its be so much rusty would just buy a BMW130i very underrated hatch
I'd rather have a ep3 never mind a astra vxr lol
I got quite a steal with my sport, 75k, fairly good condition but I am going to get the marks sorted, for £1000
The prices up in the UK are unbelievable
I had the cabriolet and loved the handbrake 👍
I've got an 07 Mégane 2 dynamique (80hp). Do you reckon I'd manage to bang one of these lumps in without too much hassle. If its too much of a pain I'd just change cars completely. This is just cheap and it'll handle as good as anything on the road.
I should add I love the handbrake, can't imagine anything else now haha. The bulbs can be done through both arches and some dexterity. The interior is the exact same though barring different material seats, not worth getting rid of a car for lack of power. Things dangerous with these antilag boys about
you're better off selling it and getting the real thing.........
Say I've found a 2005 Megane Sport 4 door in silver 91Kms with a funky bright orange trim interior 6spd manual, for around $6k nzd roughly $3k pounds
Only issues are there's No proof of the Cam/Timing belt kit which on these needs to be replaced every 4yrs due to the rubbish Plastic parts in the kit etc
So is this really worth it to buying it? as being half way across the world ie for getting french parts is a 3 month wait etc
You feature a mk5 golf gti
I had this exact spec car about 4 years ago, was a great car, it had to go after only 6months of ownership needed over £1k of work doing after I had already put £700 In to it Just be aware...
What kind of work did it need doing?
@@SV-91 both swivel Hub's which are rather expensive, air con packed up meaning it wouldn't demist propley (it was winter) kept going into limp mode if put your foot down, I had I plugged in and sensors replaced but couldn't find fault. Tyre pressure sensor if you have tyre replacement need new sensor from Renault. And sometimes let water into the driver foot well, I think I got rather unlucky with mine 😕 but I would have a "good example" again lol
Wheel and fender liners off for a headlight replacement. Not a walk in the park, but not a total pain in the arse to do.
I've got the 225 trophy, full suede and leather recaro trendline interior, stage 1 remap at 271bhp, ktr intake bov blanking plate, ktr manifold, miltec straight pipe with a 200cell cat, polibushed through out, cooksport springs and dampers , the original steering wheels is damn ugly and awful so I've changed it to a kode suede dished wheel instead,
I've always been a vag and Honda fan boy my whole life and I can say when it comes time to change our family car I'll be looking towards the new Megane rs, badge snobbery is big with Renault I don't see why
Took my Megane to a nice Social distance meet Sunday, it held its own with a Apr stage 1.5 330bhp dsg s3 and a forged astra vxr was left in the rear view (in Mexico obviously)
Seriously an underated car the 225 is, torque and power that shocks the new age hot hatches
Had mine for a year and only had to change my discs and pads and a torque mount that was 45 pound
Hi bro thanks for the vidio I'm going to buy a renaul megan today pls pls advice me because it's a petrol 1.6/2007 the think they say it's using lot of petrol means lot of money the car looks good looking after nice 44000 mil running on the clock.
I'm worried just for 3 thinks
Card starer, petrol consumption, electric problem later on.
Thinks
Hope u come back to me with a clear answer today
How did it go and how is the car?
I wished i had in EU at 3k one of these (mind you, in excellent conditions) because some of them are beat to the ground at that price.
Mazda mps 3 aero is the best budget hothatch 270bhp monster but insurance for newer driver is expensive affffff
Am i the only 1 that likes the handbrake 😂
No buddy, I love it too
Just don't appreciate too low to ground. Steering somewhat too Small. And too much overload on battery. ( Many a morning battery is flat). Cons...I only paid $800 for my 2005 version. Had only 152k on speedometer. Light on fuel. Immaculate engine. Interior like new. The best vehicle ive bought so far
Cracking cars had one in silver, fitted the 3 kids in the back no problems. Great bit of fun for the money
Cannot beat the F1 230 r26
love this car ...such a pitty in greece 2 litre engine is like a crime..
Music is dreadful 🤦♂️ but good video looked at one of these today in red with the recaro seats was nice just think the interior is bland and boring
People don't buy them for the interior lad 😂
@@samconnolly7732 I no was just stating the interior was bit bland and boring
I need the owner's info to see where he bought his bumpers 😮
Yup German electrics killed these. Did on all Renaults Nissan same era. Still one of best cars to drive and shock he'll out of a lot more expensive cars.
Haha I said it first I see you baby shaking that...
Thatfezgal just bought one
lol that wont last long these cars are shit
Had a Mercury silver Meg 225 lux cup until it was wrote off up the ass by a dizzy blonde at a roundabout 🙄, the car done great on track and private tracks 🤪😜
Have you had lip fillers? :/
He has
Socks & Slip-ons 👍👍👍
7000€ in italy very cheap here 😂😂🤬
7000 euros it’s not cheap
@@dmytryblyzniuk8211 that was a joke, of course 7000 euros is not cheap. UK prices are always super low due to RHD I suppose.
7000 euros is cheap in this model prices starts about 20k in France
Rag the Renault
Rather get a ep3 👍
Was my first performance hatch I bought back in 2009paid like £11,500 car was 2 year old with 11,000 miles was great for 6months till the electric gremlins started kept it for a year and traded for a mk2 st3 focus and never looked back Renault are shite never buying again💩💩💩
Dont buy this car, its impossible to change a light if u dont take of the front wheels. The electronics like he sad are awfull, a known problem is that the Airbag lamp turns on and off. Its because the cable underneath the front and passage seat. They are very very hard to get to and actually dangerous since if u dont bleed the car of power and try to fiddle with the cable under the seats with your head that low u might end up with a airbag side blow out in your face. The cables needs to be cut and resoldered and that might sound easy but u have to remember its unerneath the seats. I own a 2003 and I had to switch my car battery four times, I think its one of the lamps that is using up power even when the car is off. The car is cheap for city driving and its perfect since its smaller and easy to park. It also has a very good handling since its wide and low so its glued to the road in high speeds. But the electrics kills it. Also mine is loosing all its clearcoat and I heard that is also a well known problem. So im gonna paint it matt black and sell as fast as I can for around 900bucks and it has rolled for low 13thousand miles and the timing belt is new so I hope somebody buys it so dont have to see it anymore.
Electronics are way better on the phase 2s 2006-2008, ive had 0 issues with mine.
the add was I like big butts
good mileage,low owner..lol
Its french its gonna break and leave you with a big bill
Really? I've been in Renault sports for 6+ years, Zee Germans will leave you with a bigger bill
Thats a r26 not a 225 ! Has 230bhp and a limited slip diff
No it’s not
You can't cant get a 5 door R26!
The cars not even a cup, it has silver calipers.
All cup equipped cars came with red calipers.
Could have been painted but would you change them to silver?!
Yes, correct as I understand. Have a mint 2008 225 Cup with red Brembo's and LSD with a stage 2 tune, resonator delete and cold intake. Looks stock.. Just getting to know it@@benbaldwin7096
Stop waving your hand around… super annoying…