Renault Megane Hatchback (1996 - 2002) 1.4e Liberte 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Cheep run around
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, not even buying a Renault again!
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Focus or Mondeo, or something German
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
After 12 days after buying the car the head gasket blew, fortunately i had a dealer warranty and got the expensive repair for free. so its a good and bad deal in a way (iv had 3 renault up to now that have blowen there gaskets so check them)
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
bigger boot than cars of similar size, quite roomy inside
What was the dealer like?
pritty dodgey, shut down one month after buying from him
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
picks up speed well, the car dose feel breathless with any speed over 30mph. as i found out in tescos car park the car has horrendous under steer when wet or damp
What's it like to park?
quite easy to park, high parcel shelf dose effect viability compared to a Renault Clio.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
head gasket, and thermostat housing started leaking, some of the electrical gizmo's don't work any more
What's most practical about your car?
boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
not many extras or gadgets on the car... electric windows?