1996 Renault Megane 1.6e RT review from UK and Ireland
"Comfortable, but dismal performance and economy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Before purchase, the catalytic converter needed to be replaced.
Motors in both electric mirrors are shot, the electric windows are slow and unwilling at times and the lights have a habit of turning on and off as the brakes are used. Bad design or bad build?
Very slow when cold, a rattle appears from the engine when revs exceed 2000 rpm at times. Shudders too until warmed up.
General comments?
Awful performance with regard to engine pull at any time, is exacerbated by lack-lustre feedback in steering. This is somewhat conpensated for by better than average road grip and handling.
Very comfortable at most speeds, engine is quite good in 5th gear, clever design (e.g. audio controls on steering wheel) make life a little easier in traffic.
Economy is quite bad for a 1.4 engine, averaging 33 in town, 36ish on journeys, combined about 35ish.
If considering purchasing, would do well to think about Laguna 1.6 ~1998, much better car, not much more money.
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| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Carina |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2005 |