Renault Megane Hatchback 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Car was over priced as bought from a guaranteed finance dealer

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Service ok, couple of minor probles, auxilliary belt tensioner bearings ceased, as did cam belt tensioner, cam belt fixed under warrantee

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Steering very light, not enough grip in wet conditions

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a 1.4 16v this car is quite nippy, don't expect rapid acceleration as it's a small engine ,but considering the size of the engine i was pleasantly surprised

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Starts first time

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The Megane is a very common car now

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Extremely comfortable, friends say it is the comfiest car they have sat in

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No alarm as standard

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Bought from a dodgy dealer so nothing to do with Renault itself

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Both cam and auxilliary belt tensioners went. Car stalls randomly

    Other

    All in all a good car for the more laid back driver, for me not sprty enough, but would recommend to the more senior drivers. Good fuel economy I get about 45 mpg even when I work the engine. Cheap insurance..group 4

    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