Renault Megane Coupe (1996 - 2003) 1.6 16V Dynamique + 2d (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Someone who doesn't follow the crowd, giving an understated two-finger salute to those that sit happily with conformity. A rebel not a conformist.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everyone always says how good looking it is.

Would you buy this car again and why?

In a heartbeat.

What are you likely to buy next?

Renault Megane Cabriolet.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£575

When did you buy the car?

April 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Always wanted one.

What was the dealer like?

The dealer was straight-forward, well informed and was open and honest from start to finish.

What's it like to drive?

It seems to have two personalities, one that is calm and civilised when pottering around town, quiet, refined. The other like a caged animal when out on the open road. Eating up the miles like nothing else without drinking all the fuel and with no need to change down with changing speed limits. The car will pull from 30 back up to 50/60/70 in 5th even on a slight incline.

What's it like to park?

It can be quite daunting at first, with working out the dimensions of the car but after a while it becomes a doddle.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Intermittent problem with starting, but that can be attributed to the age of the car (on original battery) and easy to sort.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot. Even for a coupe the rear seats fold down and the boot is easily capable of swallowing luggage for two on a weekend break.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?