Renault Megane Coupe 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £13,000 is not bad for leather, A/C and x6 CD changer.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Acceptable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Crashy at times, but fantastic grip, although a lack of steering feedback.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Slow, with a booming engine noise when pushed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Engine fuel injector problems, problems with front passanger seat runners from day one, still not resolved, ill-fitting window seals and burnt-out radio head unit.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Looked good at the time, but now a bit long in the tooth.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front seats are supportive and comfortable. The back's for kids only, but the cabin is cramped.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser as option.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very poor, needing to book the car in advance just to look at the faults, then booking again once the parts finally arived. Very unhelpfull and unfriendly.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fuel injection problems.

    Other

    Front passanger seat running loose on the runners, window seal problems, burnt out head unit.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No