Renault Megane Hatchback (2002 - 2006) 1.5 dCi Dynamique (80bhp) 5d (2003/53) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Maybe it doesn't like me! Seems to go wrong too much to like me!

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

My family love the looks and enjoy the drive

Would you buy this car again and why?

No! definately not. Too temperamental! Electrics and reliability are terrible

What are you likely to buy next?

Astra/Corsa/Civic/Fiesta/Focus/Bentley if I win the Lottery!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Reasonable deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap tax Looks Great economy

What was the dealer like?

Good.

What's it like to drive?

When working, steers well and is very comfortable on a motorway

What's it like to park?

It's easy to park

Have you had any problems with the car?

What han't gone wrong? Electric Windows are prone to going wrong and cost a £300 to fix. Even worse, the airbag light goes on intermitently. This is to do with the steering lock not working and rubbing on the wiring. Common fault and costs £600 to repair as the steering column has to be replaced. Alarm goes of over night. enault failed to find fault and were unhelpful. Water in tailgate light at 2 years of age. Renault unhelpful. Radio faults, ignition problems.

What's most practical about your car?

Well, it's when working, got good economy - 52 round the doors and 71 long distance pending how you drive it. It's confortable and steers well. Quite for a diesel too.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Hide away storage areas