Renault Megane Hatchback 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy 2nd hand, can't loose much more value!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable MPG (35) extraurban, but low for urban (27).

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Sloppy round corners and twitchy at high speed, labours in low revs.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok engine with reasonable torque above 3,500rpm - very sluggish below.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok so far (although only 30,000 miles). Head gasket looks like it might be about to go (oil in water system).

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A car with no image.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Tiring to drive at high speed, good for passengers though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No alarm. Immobiliser irritatingly restarts after 30secs (annoying if you put something in boot, have to lock and unlock again).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket might be about to go (30,000 miles).

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes