1996 Renault Megane Coupe review from UK and Ireland

Nothing went wrong yet although rear disks and pads are shot, got them, but can't be bothered to put them on.

A real boneshaker of a car though.

Drivers seat "worn in"

Well quite a wolf in sheeps clothing. The problem is that most Megane Coupe's out there are only 1.4 16v, 1.6 16v or even 1.6 8v. This downgrades the 2.0 16v bu other drivers maybe think it is a 1.4 or 1.6.

The only few differences I can see are rear disks only for 2.0 16v, drum brakes others. The others is on both wings as follows-

1.6e-1.6 8v

1.4 16v-1.4 16v

1.6 16v-1.6 16v

2.0i -2.0 8v

16v -2.0 16v (NOTE!)

Since I've had the car I've added 17" TSW Imolas, sports tailpipe and de-catted it, I've also put on a JR induction kit. A big EVO spoiler has been put on and soon to be Impreza Scoop and Morette twin headlight conversion.

I had three other cars in mind when I bought the Megane. See below-

Nissan Almera 2.0 GTi (143 bhp)

+japanese reliability -oh so boring.

Astra Sport or GSI (136bhp (after '96)

+modding potential -everywhere you see.

Fiat Bravo HGT (155bhp)

+styling, most powerful engine -Italian reliability, lack of modding goods.

There you have it then, on a final note even before I put my exhaust on and filter on, did any other 2.0 16v owners notice how oniy the engine is at 80+mph. They sound as if they are about to blow up!!.

What speed have all you other owners have managed out of this car? (on a private road or track of course!)