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"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve) 04/23/2014 at 17:03 • Filed to: None

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2009 Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet 6 Speed

This is a rare, rare car. In Mexico, the first Meganes came in 2001 as the first generation of the French hatchback. It was quite dull, and not many people remember it. This, the second generation Megane, oh yes. It had such futuristic/quirky looks everyone had an opinion on it. You have to remember this was the same company that at the time was producing the Avantime. Around 2004 the first Meganes came in as cool 3 or 5 door hatchbacks, or as a sedan. Also, there were several RS and Sport versions available which are now a true performance bargain. But, it was until 2006 when te CC came, offering the rigidity of a hardtop coupe, the airiness of a glass roof, and the topless experience as a convertible.

For the most part, they were powered by a 2 Litre 4 Cil that made 140 HP and they only came with an auto. But this was a sportier edition only made in 2009, the last year they sold it. It is powered by a 2 Litre turbo that makes 220HP and mated to a 6 speed. This was pretty much the same engine and transmission as the RS models, and after all these years they have become nicely affordable. The biggest issue may be finding one for sale, since this was the only ad for a 6 speed 2009 model.

This example has been driven 77441 km. or 48,119 m. The price for such a rare car? $174,700 pesos- $13,352 Dollars.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Vicente Esteve 04/23/2014 at 17:09

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These things suck to drive.

jkm7680 > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/23/2014 at 17:22

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And sorta to look at.

Klaus Schmoll > Vicente Esteve 04/23/2014 at 17:25

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A friend of mine had an '05 (????) hatch. It turned out that cars of that vintage tend to have very annoying electronic issues, which got fixed during a mid-cycle refresh. Car would randomly refuse to start, and even the Renault dealership couldn't find the fault. He finally gave up and traded it in for a MK VI Golf.

But what I really wanted to tell, is that I once drove a R19 convertible just like the one in the picture. Had a summer job at a VW dealership at the time, and we had to T4 to another dealership which needed it for an event. Well, the driver of that van had to get back somehow, so I was to follow him in another vehicle. We had this used convertible sitting in the showroom, decorated with inflatable beach toys. Boss says: "Well, sitting around won't do it any good!" So I got to drive it. there even is a German word for damages done to cars by simply sitting around for longer periods of time "Stand schäden".

The experience was nice, but to be frank, the car wasn't. It taught me what body flex meant. You could actually feel the car flex in corners and on potholes. Just like it was made out of cardboard. Did you ever drive one the CCs? Is it any better?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > jkm7680 04/23/2014 at 17:30

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Yup

Pockets > Klaus Schmoll 04/23/2014 at 17:35

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As a kid I always thought those were really cool especially in that really awesome blue with the bonnet scoop and everything. Shame if the convertible versions are rubbish :(

Makoyouidiot > Vicente Esteve 04/23/2014 at 20:32

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Richard Hammond hated this thing. I generally am pretty in line with his taste in cars. But I love Meganes, and something about this one appeals to me.

Vicente Esteve > Klaus Schmoll 04/23/2014 at 22:51

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Haha nay, I havent driven much modern cars really. Though I have driven TWO Tsurus, thinking about writing an article of that wonderful experience.

Vicente Esteve > Makoyouidiot 04/23/2014 at 22:52

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I know, Ive seen the review and I also hated the stigma that those cars bring as "Fashion Statements". (Says the guy with the Cabrio...)

Vicente Esteve > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/23/2014 at 22:52

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It isn't the sexiest thing ever, but I do congratulate them for the awesome roof.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Vicente Esteve 04/24/2014 at 06:38

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Meh it's got nothing on the volvo c70 and I keep hearing about problems with the glass sections coming loose or breaking.

Vicente Esteve > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/24/2014 at 09:11

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Yeah, that Volvo is much better looking. Should have depreciated nicely by now

Makoyouidiot > Vicente Esteve 04/24/2014 at 20:33

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Tbh I drive a Fiat 500. If there is any car that is a fashion statement....