The injectors went on the car at 18,000 miles.
I have had the car just over two year's now and I still find it exciting as the first day I got it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th April, 2002
Great value for money - but a tad mundane
Nothing yet other than a very minor occasional rattle from the sun roof mounting.
I purchased this car brand new by importing it from Holland and paid £10,250 - approximately £4,000 less than the UK list price at that time. Comapared to what I could have got for this price from VW or even Ford or Vauxhall, the specification is amazing (Air con, CD, ABS, 4 airbags, elec windows/sunroof/mirrors, trip computer, alloys etc).
However, whilst it's a perfectly nice car, and looks the business, to say that it's got more power (110 BHP) than an Escort XR3i really does leave you wondering why it's so slow. The performance is very flat under 4000rpm - no wonder the gearbox ratios are so short - and to make matters worst a distinct lack of noise insulation means going above 80mph on the motorway can get rather noisy. Maybe mine isn't quite bedded in yet!
On the plus side though, the economy is excellent for a petrol engined car of this size and weight. I do about 40 MPG average and you can get nearly 50 on a run if you're careful.
The motoring press always talk about the Ford Focus, and to a similar extent, the Vauxhall Astra, as a great driver's car. I used to wonder how this could be the case but now I perhaps know why, because the Megane, despite having tons of grip and very accomplished handling, somehow never really engages your attention unless you're driving dangerously fast.
I also find the power steering a tad on the heavy side after the finger-tip light steering of my old Xantia.
Overall I think I got a great deal, as it's a extremely well equipped, smart and also very practical car. My only gripe, as should be clear from above, is that it's just not quite as exciting as it should be.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th May, 2001
Very high specification for the amount paid
A volumetric fault on the alarm meant it kept sounding for no apparent reason.
A harsh noise at the end of each gear change appeared in July 2000 and still hasn't been rectified despite two sets of mountings and the gear box being replaced.
Central locking seems to have a mind of its own.
The performance of the car is very good.
The rear of the car is severely lacking in leg room and you have to bend yourself in half to be able to get in and out of the back - not ideal if you use the rear of the car on a regular basis!
Disappointing service from the dealers - they don't seem particularly willing to accept that there are problems with the car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 27th February, 2001
Central locking is erratic.
Handles brilliantly; a joy to own.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th February, 2001
Aesthetically pleasing, but ultimately disappointing
Within 2 months the hydraulics went on the hood meaning it caused an almighty screech when you put the hood down.
The passenger seat rattled and the driver's side window squeaked very noisily when it was used.
The Renault dealer service is possibly the worst I have ever come across, it is quite frankly appalling.
When they took my car in to look at the hood they said it would take a day or two. They never once called me when they promised and I was constantly chasing them for updates. It took them 3 weeks to sort out the problem without so much as an apology for taking that long. Like I said, they never phoned me once in that time, I even had to phone them to check that the car was ready to pick up.
Apart from that the car looks stunning, it is far better looking than the competition with the hood up and down. It has a good engine which is quick and frugal and although the coachwork is excellent (it is done by Karmann I think though), the interior build quality is plasticy and not particularly good.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 15th January, 2001
Plenty of super sexy bang for your buck
Strange noise coming from passenger side door.
A good deal and good service from Renault. The car is very responsive and has great handling. Overall looks and refinement are excellent. The interior looks a bit dated and could do with a facelift. The exterior is drop dead. 15" five spoke alloys top it off nicely.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th May, 2000
A terrific looking car with cut price build quality
In the three months that I have had the car and the following faults have occurred:
The immobiliser failed.
The sunroof leaked.
The sunroof is still rattling.
I really want to like this car but the faults don't help.
The genuine help of the dealer keeps me going.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 8th April, 2000
20th Mar 2001, 05:36
Been there & got the tee-shirt. I think Renault teach their employees "the gallic shrug" - they are completely uninterested in customer service. My Megane Coupe should have come with the warning: "do not buy this car if you intend to drive it". Never mind, I get my VW Passat on Saturday.