Renault Megane Hatchback (1996 - 2002) 1.6 16V Alize 5d (1999/T) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not a bad person, and not aggressinve i suppose

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

They all like it as far as i know

Would you buy this car again and why?

probably not, due to experience with the timing belt being of poor design - the pistons can turn seperatly from the engine as the bottom pulley IS NOT KEYED!!!!

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford Focus TDCi/ VW Bora TDi 130

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£820

When did you buy the car?

November 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes, it was a main dealer p/x disposal, had a few minor problems, but all were easily sorted.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

"It spoke to me" at the car auctions, and was going cheap

What was the dealer like?

N/A - Auction purchase

What's it like to drive?

pretty good, nothing special, but not numb - you know where the front wheels are pointing

What's it like to park?

Easy enough, just look around you, and know where the lines are.

Have you had any problems with the car?

when bought had a few problems; 1. The boot release button had failed, fixed by using an old spring 2. rear passenger doolock had failed, replaced but £10 scrapyard lock only 3 things went wrong during my ownership; 1. brake shoe lining came loose and jammed - AA rescued me 2. battery died 3. miss aligned timing - killed the car

What's most practical about your car?

has a decent boot, good level of comfort, and the handling wasn't that bad

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

having air-con over summers, my fist car with it