Renault Megane Cabriolet 1997-
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive when bought new.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Expensive to service and repair.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Needs high revs to shift. Prone to understeer.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad compared with other 4 seater convertibles.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The worst car I have owned.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad. Later models have a naff grill.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Hard seats which creak.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It failed twice!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Faulty steering, new computer, faulty door - all in the first 6 months from being brand new!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Frequent, especially immobiliser failure.

    Other

    Computer failure, door lock failure and faulty steering.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No