1999 Renault Megane Coupe Sport Alize 1.6 16v

Summary:

Fun and nimble car with entertaining performance

Faults:

Misfire caused by faulty injectors at 2000 miles and again at 6000 miles, but fixed quickly under warranty and has been fine since. Dealer very helpful and arranged for a loan car without notice.

Alarm going off without cause at 12000 miles, caused by a faulty supply lead, fixed by the dealer for free.

General Comments:

An excellent car that can be forgiven the initial problems. Brilliant!!

I would recommend this car to anybody looking for a fun affordable coupe with excellent handling and performance without the high running costs.

It is a little small in the back, so if space is important then buy the 5-door.

Even more of bargain now that the UK prices have been dropped by approximately £2000.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd March, 2001

1999 Renault Megane Coupe Sport 1.6 16v petrol

Summary:

Yellow is the colour for a coupe!!

Faults:

The electrics have given us problems.

General Comments:

Nice car to drive, Renault is a much improved marque then it used to be. Most importantly our one's yellow and it looks gorgeous!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th July, 2000

17th Jan 2001, 09:17

I've got a Megane and I think it's the best car I have ever owned!!

The colour is yellow and it's a W reg.

The handling is the best and ten out of ten for the looks!

I own 2 Ford Escorts and a Porsche 944, and they are not a mark on the Megane!

3rd Jan 2007, 02:17

Just bought one, all I can say is WOW.

1999 Renault Megane RT 1.6 8V

Summary:

Still a good car - 8V engine definitely NO GO!!!

Faults:

I liked my previous Megane so much (even though it had a major engine fault - please read previous posting) I got this one. "I'll never have a problem like that again", I thought -- WRONG!!!!! There is a known fault with the Renault Megane's fitted with the 1.6 8V engine - it could be the same with the 1.4. Big-end bearings fail on these cars and if noisy need to be replaced at the dealer's cost - not yours (£2000!). This fault occured when the car had only covered 4000 miles!! HAVING HAD 2 WITH THE SAME FAULT I'M TALKING FROM EXPERIENCE!

General Comments:

Top marks to my Renault dealer whom sorted the problem out ASAP at their cost, supplied me with a courtesy car etc. while the car was being sorted (5 days!)

This fault is known by Renault, so much so that there is a "kit" supplied by Renault for dealers to sort this problem out. Take a tip from me - buy a 16 Valve Megane - I got one (my 3rd Megane, I must be a glutton for punishment!), they are a brilliant car - well made, quick, and do not need a major engine overhaul every 4000 miles!!!!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 24th July, 2000

1st Oct 2002, 11:38

I have a Megane 1.6 RT sport which I imported in Nov 98. From day one the engine rattled, Renault UK stated in writing that they are aware the 8v K series engine rattles. They also stated that it has no detrimental effect on the car, which is a joke. It is now up to 20k and rattles very loudly, I have just spoken to my local dealer again, and they are not aware of any modification. Does anyone else have a similar fault.