Renault Megane Coupe (1996 - 2003) 1.6 16V Dynamique + 2d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Cool, single, sporty.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think it looks sporty and stylish, and everyone agrees it still looks modern and cool and certainly does not show its age. If I had a private plate I think most people would put its age at about 3!
Would you buy this car again and why?
No as I would get a newer model, but I would definitely recommend this car!!
What are you likely to buy next?
A bigger saloon type car, like an Audi or Alfa Romeo.
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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?
£995
When did you buy the car?
August 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, as they wanted rid of the car quickly and so it was priced at just £995, almost half its actual value.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was the sportiest car I could find that I could afford the insurance on.
What was the dealer like?
A small wheeler-dealer type garage in the backstreets of Manchester.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent, very smooth, very nippy. The 1.6 16v engine can handle anything from town driving, to overtaking, to long motorway journeys at a constant 90mph. It is a joy to drive :).
What's it like to park?
The way the rear windscreen slants means it is hard to see out the back, but apart from that it is just like parking any other car I guess.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The windscreen wiper motor failed 2 weeks after I bought it. Apart from that and maintenance costs of replacing 3 tyres and the timing belt, it has been perfect, has always started first time and has never left me at the roadside :).
What's most practical about your car?
Well I dunno about practical, but the least practical thing I can tell you is the tiny legroom in the back!!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The electric sunroof, leather sports seats and 6 cd multichanger you get on the highest spec model such as mine :).
