1997 Renault Megane Coupe review from Netherlands
"Great looks, great driving, much comfort"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine head failed when I just bought it. Probably due to the driving style of the previous owner. Repaired in guarantee.
The electric windows sometimes fail due to weak connectors on the switches. These are easily repaired.
General comments?
The car is easy to drive and very relaxed. It is more comfortable and has more space inside then you would expect from a small sports car. But then, it is just a family car with a fancy body on it.
The handling of the car is great! You can drive it round corners and roundabouts with almost frightening speeds with great ease. The 1.6 engine is a bit weak under 3500 revs.
Fuel consumption is a bit high on normal roads, but on the motorway it is less than much other cars, even when you are driving fast.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 90000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault 21 |
| Date of Entry | 26th October, 2002 |