Renault Megane Hatchback (1996 - 2002) 1.6 16V Alize 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
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
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Buying experience
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
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Driving it
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.
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Living with it
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
