Renault Megane Hatchback 2.0 VVT Dynamique 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciation colossal.
Costs
Servicing costs are high in my area (London). £180 for 18,000 and £385 for 36,000 mile service.
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On the road
Driving
Notchy 6 speed box needs constant changing between 1st and 3rd gears.
Performance
Disappointing considering it's sporty looks.
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Living with it
Reliability
Usual squealing brakes (complete set fitted under warranty at 7,000 miles). No trouble with them since. Eats tyres especially rears. (Every 12,000 approx). No cheap ones available, best I've managed is £170 per pair, fitted and balanced).
Image
Some love the style, others hate it. I started out loving it but now from the front looks ordinary. Best view is from the back, looks nice and low on wide tyres.
Comfort
Good seats and plenty of adjustments.
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Security and Service
Security
Decent alarm and immobilisor as standard.
Service
Service receptionists useless. Not treated politely too often, referred to as 'mate' on a number of occasions!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None. Not as economic as suggested. Never bettered 32mpg even on steady motorway run. Mixed careful running produces at best 29mpg.
Other
Squealing brakes.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No