1997 Renault Megane RTe review from UK and Ireland
"Safe, comfortable and good value for money all round"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leak that originates from the sunroof, due to the drain pipe being blocked, causing water to overflow, go down the bodywork and into the passenger foot well.
Rattling coming from exhaust - not much of a problem, neither was it a problem to fix.
Remote central locking/immobiliser working intermittently due to a loose connection in the key - fixed with solder.
I previously had another Megane, exactly the same spec and engine. I had the same sunroof leak with that as well - although I had thousands and thousands of trouble free driving.
General comments?
The RTe model comes with a good selection of extras and is an extremely practical car. It is nice to drive and is comfortable. One of my favourite things about driving it is the flappy panel stereo.
Brakes and steering are good and the car has a very good safety record - especially for side impact protection, which is one of the main reasons why I bought another one, having swapped my old Megane previously with my brother.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Cinquecento |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2007 |