SetH
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arrrgh still cant narrow the car down that i want to get.
Been reading reviews left right and centre and still cant make my mind up, so would welcome peoples comments.
all cars will be new as contract hiring for 2 years through my business.
Leon Cupra 2.0T FSI
Megane renault sport F1 230
Focus ST3
All cars in white 
Pros/cons?
They are all comign in about the same price, so thats not a factor in choosing.
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Superlite Ltd.
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leon
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Carl
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have you driven all three? if not why don't you do that, might help with the decision.
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CORSA NUT
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Leon...Too boring looking.
Megane...Very hardcore but an amaizing car (as you will know being an EVO mag fan  )
Focus....Still unsure about these..I like them but can't help but think they are 'just' a quick Focus 
If your driving about all day then i'd say the Focus is your best bet mate.
Not a VXR??
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SetH
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Going to try and do that this weekend, renault up here are wankers with test drives though really funny about it.
Ford dealer up here didnt have an ST3 in, but im guessing the lesser spec cars will drive the same.
Went past seat garage on home last night and could not see a fcuking cupra anywhere just an FR.
But yes, i wont order one without driving it. Although as always it will probably be a 5 mins around the block with the salesman squirming in his seat if i go over 3k rpm
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SetH
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corsa nut, from what ive read the megane is the best balls out hot hatch, but im not a big renault fan and a french car hater. Although this one could swing me, it looks stunning in white with the anthracite wheels, red brembos etc.
The ST3 is a lovely spec, and defo the most luxurious.
Leon, well i do have a hard on for VAGS.
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SetH
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VXR had long lead times and with 19" wheels and xenons it was pushing the price way to high for some reason.
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JayC
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Leon,the other two are targets for carjackers.
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_Allan_
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Cupra FTW 
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SetH
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JayC you serious? 
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
JayC you serious?
I was thinking the same.
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Fad
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Drive all three but my choice would be the Meganne as their whole Renault Sport range have got something about them.
ST3 sounds great but two of my mates sacked them off due to insance fuel consumption and it would get worse if mapped
Cupra bit clinical i think typical VAG if you like that kind of thing.
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mwg
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Leon.
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Robin
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Looks wise, I'd have the Leon
Noise wise, the Focus
I'd assume the Renault is the handler of the bunch.
I'd probably have the Focus.
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Ian
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
VXR had long lead times and with 19" wheels and xenons it was pushing the price way to high for some reason.
Depreciation over the term of the contract probably. Plus you can't get a white one.
My choice from those would be the Focus.
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Tom
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Megane, I would chose that over the focus quite comfortably and the leon is too boriong imo.
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VegasPhil
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I'd have the Renault
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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whitter45
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not sure on any of them - are yuo buying one from brand new
if so i think it would ahve to be the meganne
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SetH
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Just read the pistonheads review of the megane 225 cup, dont think they have reviewed the F1.
I think general conclusion was great for the track but not so good for the road.
Gearbox was like stiring porridge, the clutch was poor also.
Engine delivers its power to quickly and the suspension was to hard for road use.
Can handle the hard suspension, but to me a hot hatch should have a precise, easy gear change.
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CORSA NUT
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I'd say Focus then mate
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SetH
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I havent read a bad review about the focus yet. the complained about the equipment level not being as good as the VXR but theone i would be getting is the ST3 which pretty much has everything and its the same price as a basic megane F1.
White with blue ST door stripes m8?
thanks for comments peeps, im like a woman at making choices and these are cars i wouldnt usually consider being a scooby whore.
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Wrighty
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ST, awesome to drive, awesome noise
and look awesome in white 
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SetH
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Ok at the risk of being a gayer, i think id have to have those stripes
the lower spoiler/splitter on that one, is that standard?
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Fad
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Make sure its only the side stripes
I think your a boring VAG man inside though Seth so drive all three and decide for yourself
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Carl
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modern day venoms and cobra stripes. You will be adored by all the chavs! Imo.
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