Renault Megane Hatchback 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok - not expensive, but you don't get much for your money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to service yourself.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handling is quite good. Little body roll and good grip.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Engine is weak for a car this size and needs pushing hard if you want to accelerate. Starts getting tired after 80mph, but will go over 100mph just (so I'm told).

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Heater matrix leak, not eay to replace. Apart from that, it's good.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not cool, but not sad either - a happy medium.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable on long runs. Seats don't hold you in too well on twisty roads.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The doors lock and there is a nice little flashing red light to ward of would-be thieves - that's it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Changing oil filter is messy due to the angle it's at.

    Other

    Heater matrix - save puddles/water loss by linking the two hoses from the engine together.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes