2001 Renault Megane Classic review from Venezuela
"You get a lot for what you pay for"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Airbag calculator (replaced under warranty)
Electrical problem due to damaged wire insulation that caused the engine to run rough and stop (dealer believed it was a faulty vacuum sensor and replaced it, the problem persisted and then I found the fault and fixed it myself)
General comments?
The car handling is excellent, safe in wet pavement.
Braking is very good, specially the automatic emergency braking system that boosts the braking power if the brake pedal is depressed quickly, making braking distance shorter in emergency situations.
The engine power is enough, but it could use 20 more horses.
The equipment is very generous: airbags, ABS, excellent stereo, electric mirrors, power windows, power steering, air conditioning, there is nothing more I could ask for.
The interior was designed with excellent taste.
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| All round good package |
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| Underrated value for money, but lacks a bit of practicality. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 16800 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2002 |