1997 Renault Megane Coupe Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Young drivers affordable dream"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition coil needed replaced just after purchase.
Spoiler paint bubbling.
Fuel injector needed replaced.
Warning light constantly flashed even after "repair"
General comments?
Being a younger driver, the Megane Coupe's looks was highly appealing. The 8V engine also helped keep the insurance down to under £2000. The car, a real head turner, turned too many police officers heads and often resulted in frequent visits to the police station with my documentation. Apart from that the car was my dream. £20 of petrol got me around 180 miles on the motorway, and a lot less driving in the city.
However the problems that seem to occur after the 50,000 mark were hard hitting. The dealership did nothing to help with these problems and blamed my driving methods. The car being my pride and joy was not ever pushed to the limits or even driven uneconomically, however my complaints did not have any impact.
The pro's outweigh the con's and the car is worth every penny I paid.
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| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6.e Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Carina |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2004 |