Renault Megane Hatchback (2002 - 2006) 2.0 VVT Dynamique 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Looks arent everything :-).
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Money pit.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - definitely not Many electrical and mechanical problems have put me off Renault totally expensive to repair.
What are you likely to buy next?
Kia Sportage or similar Ford C-Max or similar.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£13,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ex demonstrator 5 months old so got a good price compared to new model.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Climate pack sunroof 6 cd disc changer 2.0 litre engine.
What was the dealer like?
Very good on sales and deals Not so good on service, very expensive and did not fix faults within quoted time frames.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good handling and response Fuel consumption very poor in town c 20's mpg long dstance c 35 mpg.
What's it like to park?
Adequate no parking sensors and with hatch difficult to judge distance.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Passenger window motor jammed open driver and passenger seat both jammed and repaired rear wash wipe replaced c£80 driver door lock ratchet replaced c£140 oxygen sensor replaced c £300 door pockets fill with water replaced alarm and sensors intermittent alarm fault front headlight bulbs frequently blow requires dealer to replace as no room for self change (c£50) water pump replaced engine mounting replaced excessive vibration cured cat exhaust replaced dual mass clutch replaced c £800.
What's most practical about your car?
6 speed box good on motorways, enough power to overtake without changing down.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
6 disc CD player.
