Renault Megane Coupe (1996 - 2003) 2.0 16V IDE Dynamique + 2d (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

i'm 43 so i suppose many people may think i'm still a bit of a boy racer

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

they like it

Would you buy this car again and why?

i think i would, as the economy is really good for a 2.0 petrol. I was expecting to get around 30 mpg, but i'm getting 39. I do use the trip computer all the time though to monitor my economy.

What are you likely to buy next?

dont know yet

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£800

When did you buy the car?

June 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

I paid £800 for a car that only had 76k miles, but was showing signs of corrosion under the driver's side sill and rust around rear wheelarch. I had this proffessionally repaired for £200. It had had a o/s/r quater-panel replaced at some time in the past, and that is why it was rusting badly.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

always liked the looks of the coupe, combined with a nippy but economical 2.0 engine

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

nice to drive. very little body-roll in corners. Good road-holding and doesn't break your spine when going over speedhumps. engine is pretty responsive in all gears due to having 140bhp in a small body

What's it like to park?

i find it very easy to park

Have you had any problems with the car?

The engine was reving erratically between 1 & 2000 rpm on tickover, when i got it. This was attributed to a dirty idle control valve, which my mechanic cleaned, and solved the problem

What's most practical about your car?

a nippy little car that i can still get 39 mpg out of, with reasonably normal driving on the urban cycle. Who needs a diesel?

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

cd multichanger and all electric windows plus electric tilt/slide sunroof