Renault Megane Hatchback (2002 - 2006) 1.6 VVT Dynamique 3d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
One unsatisifed Renault owner.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
After the list of problems I've had with it they are all steering well clear of Renaults in general
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definately not.
What are you likely to buy next?
A car thats not French!
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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?
£10,600
When did you buy the car?
September 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, wanted over £12k for the car but managed to drop them to £10,600
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Loved the shape and styling for the money.
What was the dealer like?
OK. Very helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
When there aren't problems it drives OK. The brake squeal is constant and very annoying. YOu know when there's problems under the bonnet because you lose power and engine sounds like a bag of spanners.
What's it like to park?
Easy to park.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Paint run from brand new, on below passenger door, required respray. The following items have been replaced (only done 26,500 miles to date): 1) Radio/CD player sent away to be fixed under guarantee. 2) 1 x ignition coil 3) Replaced fuel filter, fuel pump, both lambda sensors. 4)camshaft dephaser sensor 5) 3 more ignition coils 6) drivers electric window does not work 7) Squealy breaks all the time ...... and the list goes on .......
What's most practical about your car?
Not alot to be honest. The Megane may well be awarded with ***** NCAP rating but its no good if you don't have the car on the road!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto headlights ....means you never leave them on by accident.
