Renault Megane Hatchback 1.6e RT 5d (Elec Pack+SR) (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Started off as a good used buy, now dogged by expensive repairs.
Costs
Eats petrol like Giant Haystacks eats steak dinners. Repairs VERY expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Drives good. Bit slow to pick up speed, but usually boots it from 3rd.
Performance
Fair, but again, marred by excessive fuel consumption and repairs.
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Living with it
Reliability
Started off fine, now seems to be a case of one thing after the other. In 12 months needed 4xTyres, New head gasket, brakes and now exhaust is currently rattling (like my knees and my wallet) plus more i forgot to add.
Image
Pretty bland, but nicer than the new shape. Nice bodykits out there to spruce it up if that's your thing.
Comfort
Fairly smooth drive and comfy interior, rattles a little. Suspension makes ride harsh at times.
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Security and Service
Security
Nice idea with the 30 sec immobiliser, but it feels like your running the gauntlet to start the car before it kicks in! One key failed soon after purchase. Needed a full new key which can ONLY be ordered through Renault. Cost a fortune plus my shirt.
Service
Renault make great cars. Just not very reliable or fuel efficient ones. When my plip key went, i could ONLY get a new one from Renault. For which they charged me the earth. I won't buy Renault again. Nice cars, just too expensive to run and maintain.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Noisy tappets, sometimes refuses to start (no turnover sound, nothing) when very cold out.
Other
Loud cabin noise, rattly-ish interior, I wish I'd bought a VW or Fix Or Repair Daily (Ford).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No