Faults:

Radiator went in the first week.

Starting problems, had the alternator and all the battery terminals & electrics tested. No problems found, but the car would still not start.

Ball joints replaced twice.

Water leaks from sun roof and roof, the water actually filled the whole car up with a puddle.

Gear stick rubs on the exhaust pipe, creating a knocking sound.

Steering vibration and the whole dash vibrates when you get over 70mph.

Poor take off in first gear - no power.

Central locking no longer works.

General Comments:

Would make a good family car, cheap to run, cheap on insurance.

Not very reliable, best to carry a set of jump leads or a spare battery...

Car is sluggish and not very comfortable.

Bought an expensive sound system which got ruined from the water logging.

Faults:

Two clutch replacements, one at 29,000 miles, the other at around 60,000 miles.

Clutch cable and pedal.

Accelerator cable.

Alternator.

Rocker cover gasket.

Leak in the coolant system.

Front door window motors.

Split in the rear screen.

General Comments:

Fabulous looks coupled with excellent handling make this a fun car to drive. My biggest regret is that Renault no longer make this particular car (in my view the Megane is an inferior car). I would buy one instantly.

Both family and friends comment on the comfort of the seats, and the drive - whether it be about town or on the motorway.

It is an engaging car to drive with superb handling. I will regret ever selling it.

Faults:

Main seal went on an oil line, if wasn't under warranty it would have cost a lot to fix, engine and gear box have to come out.

Only other things are general faults like new pads, discs and tires.

General Comments:

I have only had the car a few months, but it is great.

The performance is very good, although I can already see this car is going to cost quite a bit, being only 20 years old doesn't help as it is in group 15 for insurance.

Faults:

Fuel gauge did not work yet the low fuel light did come on.

Had to clean the carb due to dirty petrol.

General Comments:

Fine car at a cheap price. Performance from the 16v engine was very good for a 1.4, makes a show of an Astra.

Faults:

A recent run of bad luck has seen it damaged in a pub car park (resulting in expensive bodywork) and the MOT test was failed by a blown exhaust and corroded and worn rear discs.

But apart from that I can't complain, I've driven it hard over a fairly long distance.

General Comments:

It's been a reliable car, and is fun to drive. Great roadholding, fine acceleration.

Faults:

Gearbox failure (95,000).

Radiator leak (106,000).

Tracking arms (124,000).

Recon alternator (127,000).

Head gasket failed (137,000).

ABS failed (137,000).

General Comments:

I've always loved the car, particularly the Phase 1's. Bought this one after writing off my low mileage (41,000) H plate 16V in mid 1998. Bit dubious about buying this high mileage example, but it's turned out to be excellent. Every service in the book was stamped, and it had just had a new gearbox fitted at a dealer, so I was happy.

I did the head gasket job myself, and at the same time fitted a new cylinder head. Not easy, but it can be done with time and patience. Much cheaper too!

Mods include 17 inch alloys, chip, S/S exhaust, decat and induction kit.