Renault Megane Hatchback 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not good.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Head gasket replaced after 70K.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rolls like a boat, use for town driving only!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite nippy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Unfound (suspected) fuel starvation fault .

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still looks OK, but looks aren't everything.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats too soft. Not up to journeys over 20m!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Flimsy locks.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Too old to warrant main dealer expenditure.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Leaking oil...Head gasket.

    Other

    Major reliability issues: Suspected fuel starvation fault. See threads on Parkers Forum! (I saw them after purchase...doh!). Rear light cluster connections poor, causing dim multiple lamp illumination. Remote infra red key/transmitter fault=new key=£150!

    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