Renault Megane Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cost quite a lot initially, but lots of features included as standard.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cheap on insurance and petrol, but repair costs astranomical.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad, quite nippy, especially in 'sport' mode.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad for a 1.6 auto.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The most unreliable car I have ever had.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I think it looks good, others not so keen.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfy seats, front and back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobiliser, but no alarm.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Renault dealer took the mickey - replaced things when not necesary, charged an absolute fortune, didn't fit water pump correctly and scratched the car when they had it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Terrible, 2 water pumps and two head gaskets in 77,000 miles.

    Other

    Paint scratches easily.

    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