Renault Megane Cabriolet (1997 - 2003) 2.0 16V IDE Monaco 2d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A classy looking car - its got full leather trim too.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Some think I am flashy as I have this car as a pure fun car! (I live life to the full, as was nearly killed aged 27 - no one knows what's around the corner in life?)
Would you buy this car again and why?
Had a Scenic in the past (2003 rounded one) and no serious problems, but this car only 3rd car so depends on what I can afford.
What are you likely to buy next?
VW Eos 1.4, even Mitsubishi Colt CZC.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,495
When did you buy the car?
March 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Gave me £2000 for my 21year old Fiat X1/9 against this 4 seat convertible priced at £3495. (Private buyers of my X1/9 had offered me only £500 for it!)
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had a 2 seat classic (21 year old) but with 2 children needed a 4 seat. Thus swapped my Fiat X1/9 (£2000 part ex) for this. Wanted a convertible with an electric roof
What was the dealer like?
No complaints
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very nippy but will return 40mpg tank to tank - Yes its a 2.0 16v!
What's it like to park?
A bugger with the roof up, because the plastic back window is very opaque/only lets light through. Much easier with the top down!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Did once stall the engine while putting up the hood, so it stuck half-way. But the manual told me how to re-set it.
What's most practical about your car?
Electric hood - its a real pose in a busy place!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electric hood - feel this is necessary for future selling as all current tend to be coupe-convertibles.
