2000 Renault Megane RXT 1.6
Summary:
Fine, but get rid of it by its 5th year
Faults:
At 6000 kilometers and below, had a lot of problems with electricity - had to replace the rear wiper, the front panel, and a lot of the fuses.
At 4,000km or so, had to replace the whole gear box as it wouldn't go in reverse.
The tires need replacing almost every 2 years.
The battery has had to be replaced twice already.
The exterior paint chips really easy and rusts.
The plastic trim on the win shield started peeling off at 3+ years.
The alarm is incredibly annoying and resets after a small time and you have to reset it a few times.
As of 7.5 years (120,000 kilometers) have had to change the whole window mechanism for 3 out of the 4 windows - the motor went and the window slid down.
Also recently had to replace the gas cable, the clutch, the radiator, and the bearings for the rear wheels.
General Comments:
Overall a very smooth, responsive powerful car for a 1.6 benzene.
I love the safety of the car and its solidity, but its too expensive to run.
The interior has no space to put drinks or glasses, etc.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 6th June, 2007
5th Feb 2001, 00:03
Hello,
This is really a question that I have. This is may be not the right forum, but I am hoping that I can get some help.
I'd like to paste here my email to Renault, which would explain what I am after:
"Hello,
I would like to get some help with an issue that is upsetting me in Australia.
My girlfriend currently has a Renault 19/1994 model. Two weeks ago the automatic transmission stopped working in forward. It is still working in reverse, so I started to look for a repair center.
That is when all problems started. Firstly, none of the old people would help (Volvo), or give any information where to go. Finally on the Internet I have find out that it is now Nissan who will look after Renault services.
This is where got even more confusing. I was given some of the dealership phone numbers, who would be able to help me. I have given up the search after they have told me that no service will be done until March.
At this point I have found the number of Mr. David Wind, who has kindly informed me, that within a day I will be called by a service center.
Obviously this did not happen, so I called him again. He was unavailable at that time, but instead of him calling back, finally the service centers from Randwick called.
The gentlemen asked me about the car, after some details he told me that if it is a major repair, they will just replace the transmission. Renault Australia would supply this.
The service center would only charge for the cost of labor. The total cost he quoted was $ 5000.00 - $5500.00 Australian.
I have told him that in the time of searching for the service center, I have got a quote from an independent repairer for $2850.00 for a total rebuild of the transmission.
Please understand that we liked Renault cars already back in Europe, so we have given our support to you in Australia too. This car cost $11.500.00 just a year ago, these sorts of costs of repair are simply out of question for my girlfriend, or I believe for anyone. How can such repair cost so much? Can you justify it?
I do hope that I'll get some help from you to solve this issue and find a reasonable solution to fix this car.
If this is the only way to go, I am sorry to say, the Renault has lost some long time supporters!
Yours faithfully,
Laszlo Vigh Herman.
Ph: 61-412-10-20-10"
So far I am still looking for a reasonable solution, so here is where I hope that you can help me. Can I get a replacement gearbox from overseas for around $1500.00 Aust.? Do you know of anyone who may be in Australia, who I could turn to?
Any help or comment would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Laszlo.
laszlo@comdotcom.com.au