Renault Megane Hatchback 1.9 dCi Privilege (120bhp) 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I paid extra for a better stereo, wish I had purchased elsewhere - would have been cheaper and better. Glass sunroof is a must, makes the entire car feel open, even with the roof closed.
Costs
Now done 26,000 with no unexpected costs. 52 mpg reliably - 60 is easily achievable if you really want to sacrifice driving pleasure.
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On the road
Driving
Great to drive. Responsive, predictable. Surprising torque, even after 2 years of ownership I am impressed with the pulling power at low revs.
Performance
Power drops off a little too soon - just remember to keep changing up - after all, there are 6 gears
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Living with it
Reliability
No mechanical problems but rattling sunroof (tilt position) not yet sorted (2 visits so far).Occasional smell of diesel. Auto wipers obviously have their own agenda but sometimes get it right, nice idea though.
Image
I bought the car because it was safer than others, but I also loved its styling. There are mony more on the road now, so we don't get looked at quite so often which is better, when I bought it I hadn't considered the attention it would grab.
Comfort
Lumber support not easy to adjust. Front seat belts awkward to clip in due to large (it really is very large) central storage area. Lacks legroom in the rear. Seats and wheel easily adjustable.
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Security and Service
Security
Great. A lowlife smashed driver's window & took some things-but couldn't actually get in. S/he switched on lights to run down battery/silence alarm - with all the gadgetry in this car I would have thought Renault could deactivate electrics in such a case.
Service
Extremely polite but have not resolved my rattling sunroof - though, in fairness they say they'll replace the whole thing this time. If I hand't ordered this extra then my review would be that this car was pretty much faultless.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None - great!
Other
Just the rattling sunroof.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes