1997 Renault Megane RN review from UK and Ireland
"A very good value for money car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver's side front wheel bearing needed replacing.
General comments?
I was very wary about buying a Renault, but have been very pleased with what is essentially a basic car.
The 1.4 engine takes a bit of hard accelerator to get it revving well, but you don't need to drive the car hard as it is fine once going.
The paintwork seems a bit thin, but there is no rust. Country lanes and the hedges take their toll in little scratches.
The RN is a very basic car, but you do get a cassette/radio. There is no central locking and this is a pain as you have to go round locking every door by hand.
Servicing is not cheap, but it is very economical. I have got over 50 miles to the gallon on average. It doesn't use oil or lose water between services.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Seat Marbella |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2003 |