Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong as such, but everything on the car seems to be "budget". Everything seems to work, but I feel a constant worry that it won't last for long.

On braking, the seat back moves with me.

The exhaust is clunking, but all mountings are in place.

The body panels don't line up and are a slightly different colour.

The clutch judders when cold.

Fuel economy is nowhere near as good as I expected compared to my previous car. 20mpg from a chipped and tuned (280bhp) Focus ST, but a mere 34mpg from a 1.6 normally aspirated Renault engine??

General Comments:

Like the amount of storage - wish the Focus had that. Like the glass roof.

The prompter to the left of this entry says "This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails". It's a 1.6, so it's not fast. It handles like it's on rails. The problem is that all four wheels are on completely separate rails. Unfair to compare to a Focus ST though!

Faults:

Within 2 months of buying the car, I had to spend £700, replacing dephaser and various other parts; was without the car for a couple of days.

Now having the problem of the passenger window regulator has stopped working, and is in the fully down position, and rear driver's window will not open.

General Comments:

Only bought the car as I had been in an accident the month before, and my car was a write off; thought it would be safe (5*), which it is, and reliable, which it is not.

Faults:

Drivers electric window stopped working (typical).

Clutch start sensor gone (have to press brake to start).

Boot catch failed and replaced.

Really cold mornings (below -5 degrees) can lead to various electrical issues. Hands Free locking didn't work and "Auto Wiper Fault" message. Fixed themselves when temperatures rose!

General Comments:

Absolutely love my Mégane!

Chose this particular one as it is loaded with options. It's got:

17" Nervasport Alloy wheels.

Automatic climate control.

Full black leather interior (amazing!)

Panoramic glass sunroof.

Electrically folding door mirrors.

6 CD Autochanger.

Hands Free Renault Card.

And that's just the extras!

The Ink Blue metallic paint and satin chrome door handles really set the car off.

Regularly use the Mégane to travel between England and Ireland. It's great on motorways, the 6 speed gearbox is awesome. Plenty of pull in any gear (it will comfortably move off from 30 MPH in SIXTH GEAR) - and it's great racing away from the lights!

Fuel consumption - 30 MPG average, road tax is £215/year. Yes it's expensive, but worth every penny. Not many 2.0 Méganes around either, very rare to see one.

Favourite features: Hands Free Renault card. Just keep the card on you and the car unlocks when you touch the handle, you don't need to insert it to start it, and just click the button on the handle to lock the car - love it. Panoramic sunroof makes all the difference. The car would be really dark without it, but it's nice and airy, even with black leather.

It's aged well too, still looks great.

Faults:

ERG valve went and was replaced.

Turbo blew and was replaced.

Diagnostic socket had to be re soldered, and brain required replacing and was replaced. All 2 months after buying - fortunately covered by dealers 3 month warranty.

The front mudflaps came off on ramps.

General Comments:

It is a fast safe car to drive, when it is not getting fixed in the Renault garage (about a 1/4 of time I have had it)

General Comments:

Excellent all round family car, and one I can afford to use.