2000 Renault Megane RN hatchback review from Netherlands
"Very reliable, yet not a sparkling performer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hasty recharge of a flat battery damaged it. So it broke down.
General comments?
Very reliable car. Never turned me down, always got me home safely.
Good chassis, hugging the road like glue.
With 44kW (60 HP) still goes 175km/h (195 downhill) due to low air resistance.
Nice 1st gear, good for city traffic.
Beyond 3rd gear power drops sharply, acceleration is gone.
Smooth looks at the front, ugly backside.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 144000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2003 |