1998 Renault Megane RT Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Good car, but beware of electronic gremlins"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New Clutch at 120000 miles, 6 hour job requiring full engine removal, not cheap!
Brake discs were replaced 121000 miles.
ECU fault remains.
General comments?
Fuel economy is excellent, especially on the open road. I average around 50 mpg.
Biggest problem with this reasonable car is the useless ECU. If you use a moblie phone in or near this car the ECU light comes on and the engine jams at 2250 rpm. Also the throttle can become irratic leading to the throttle jamming again and the ECU light coming on. As yet I've not found a mechanic who'll look into it.
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| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9tdi Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 113000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 206 |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2004 |