Renault Megane Coupe 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mine was four years old and cost £5k - not a lot for what is a resonably GTi-beating fast car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    None major so far, apart from fuel. 40mpg is achievable on long journeys with a light foot, but around town on a heavy foot it's ridiculously poor.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The car doesn't cope well on wet roads - too much torque causes a lot of spinning. If pushed too hard, an inexperienced drivier could lose it.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent. Not let down yet apart form the handling as previously stated, but still very pleasing in a straight line.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only had it a month.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nice car, but don't understand what everybody in other reviews is going on about "ruined by 1.6 models". This is a 2.0 litre car - use it right and you'll have no image problems.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front is fine but the back is laughable; it is a coupe, though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mine at the standard and an aftermarket CAT 1, so no complaints.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nothing needed yet.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes