Renault Megane Hatchback (2002 - 2006) 2.0 VVT Dynamique 5d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Must like it too as 2 others the same in my street. Family warned me not to buy French - Japanese the way to go !!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definately not - love the car, shame about reliability, expensive repair costs and very unhelpful dealerships - oh yes and only Renault seem to be able to repair - independant garages will not touch !!

What are you likely to buy next?

Something Japanese - probable the new Honda Civic

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Good price, quick sale as relocating abroad

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Fell in love with the styling and gadgets.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Hard drive, gears jerky even after driving 30k miles in it, pillars at front obscure vision - but very nippy and responsive.

What's it like to park?

Easy to park - a shame other people don't know how to park - £160 to fix broken wing mirror !

Have you had any problems with the car?

Everything !, Squealy brakes - still not fixed, Rotary Arm for steering lock only £270 !, expensive tyres, headlights that turn off as you go around the corner !! the list goes on. I have spent approx £2000 keeping the car on the road for one year - oh that does include service at only £350.

What's most practical about your car?

Boot is surprising spacious, keyless entry a godsend with small children, lots of handy storage pockets.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Got to be the panoramic sunroof or keyless entry or 6 cd changer, the list goes on - shame they don't work all the time !!