Renault Megane Hatchback (2002 - 2006) 1.5 dCi Expression (80bhp) 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Initially thought it was bargin...dont think they do now
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO...See list of issues...car lasted 77,000 miles before needed new engine
What are you likely to buy next?
NOT RENAULT
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Travel to work, safety and renualt reputation
What was the dealer like?
Excellent at sale dreadful after care!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
What's it like to park?
Good
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Feels like almost everything...including the countless times it has had to go back in for handbrake failure x3, air bag faults, wiring problems, recalls, central locking faults, boot jamming, Tyre wear, Indicator faults, Clutch start problems, Petrol tank sinking so couldnt fill up!, Seltbeat fault, rear window motor failure, dashboard squeaking, steering wheel wear, windscreen wiper failure front and rear ! Now after 4.5years engine and 77,000 mikes, engine has blown up due to injector an glowplugs melting into pistons. Car is a right off
What's most practical about your car?
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Aircon
