Renault Megane Cabriolet 1.6 16V Expression 2d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got the import for £13k, same as UK sale but missing cig lighter and MPG computer.
Costs
Apent a lot on new coils/sparks - need replacing every few months, fairly low fuel consumption.
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On the road
Driving
Very nippy. Good range in 2nd/3rd gear.
Performance
Good when all coils are firing! Very, very good brakes.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only two AA tows in 3 years - poor service from Renault.
Image
Nice looking cabrio.
Comfort
Needs more lumbar support. Heavy clutch.
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Security and Service
Security
Not been broken into yet - touch wood. Live in Wanstead E.London and a car is broken into nearly every night on my street alone.
Service
Will give the new cabrio/coupe a go, if they have sorted out the coil engine prob it should be plain sailing.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Just the coil problem due to them being built too close to the engine and deterioating under extreme heat.
Other
Dashboard lights swithced off on left turns - was fixed under warranty (part left out during build)!
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