1998 Renault Megane RT Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Nice looking, but reliability was awful"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I didn't have the car at this point, but according to the service book, the car had a new engine at 13000 miles.
In my 6 years of ownership, 40k - 126k, I had the following major work done (NB this does not include wear and tear replacements like the exhaust, battery and brakes which needed lots of replacement) :
3 catalytic converters (yes, 3!!)
New alternator
New starter motor
About 6/7 lots of replacement front suspension
New fuel pump thing
And finally, a blown head gasket.
General comments?
I really like the look of this car, it's nice looking beast. Unfortunately it isn't that reliable and always seems to need something doing to it. MOTs and services were a nightmare, they would frequently cost £300+ once the suspension and/or cat had been replaced.
I was about due to replace it anyway (i'd had enough of being towed home) and then the head gasket blew. I bought a Ford Focus instead. I already like it better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6e Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen BX |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2006 |