Renault megane?

**jonnyboy** · 21 March 2010, 19:59

As title views on this would be great thanks

http://www.usedcarsni.com/32613878

**Mark122** · 21 March 2010, 20:36

Good spec! But the 1.4 wouldnt pull you outta bed.

**Bigadamski** · 21 March 2010, 20:43

I went from vectra to megane then back to vectra, Steer clear mate and keep what you have!

**StevenMc29** · 21 March 2010, 20:46

Dynamique is better spec'ed iirc.

Well thats how it works on the Clio's anyway

**mcmurray** · 21 March 2010, 22:00

'Super nippy hot hatch'

Lmao! As said 1.4 won't get you anywhere quick.

Can't fault mine that much.....

.... although I've noticed recently that the electrical gremlins of french wiring are starting to appear. Mines the same year. You might well be glad of the 6 month warranty if you buy it.

They handle like a van in standard guise and feedback from steering is non-existent. On the other hand, comfy and will give decent mpg. Depends what you want from it really.

**Sieddie** · 21 March 2010, 22:50

cant fault it from the ad and photos, keep it serviced well like ay car and you shouldn't hit many problem's.

but 1.4 isn't great but if not not worried about power it'd be great.

**midgelfc** · 21 March 2010, 23:54

That megane looks in top order Jonny.... very clean and ridiculous low miles for the age.... also spotted a handsfree bluetooth kit in the 5th picture

i drive a 2003 1.4 3door dynamique Megane, as said not much power in it, but as Sieddie said if your not worried about get to 60mph in under a minute

only joking its not that slow ....mpg wise i would get on average 33-34mpg which would be all city miles - full tank of petrol would usually get me about 330 miles i think!

Only problems ive had in the past 4 yrs have been ignition coils and TDC sensor - which i managed to change myself in order to avoid being raped by charles hurst renault!

**midgelfc** · 21 March 2010, 23:56

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Originally Posted by mcmurray

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Can't fault mine that much.....

.... although I've noticed recently that the electrical gremlins of french wiring are starting to appear. Mines the same year.

what sort of problems have you been having recently mcmurray? I'm starting to notice a few strange engine noises in mine when sitting idle

**tsport190** · 22 March 2010, 00:10

"Super nippy hot hatch" lol!

**cheechandchong** · 22 March 2010, 00:11

If I were you I'd avoid it like the plague Jonny, they're a pile of le pish. We've had one for the past three years and I've spent a lot more on repairs for it than I've spent on the Supra in the same time and I do far more miles in the Supra than the wife does in the Megane.
The passenger door pocket fills with water when it rains, it's a push button ignition with card key, the card cost near £200 iirc to replace when it went (had to be programmed by Renault), coils went, replacing a headlight or indicator bulb requires an additional rotating elbow on your arm and is a major pain in the arse. The central locking turns on and off at will when driving, all sorts of lights appear on the dash for no apparent reason, the rear seatbelts don't work most of the time, the doors weigh a tonne, Renault decided to change their mind on when the belt needs changing (revised from 55k miles to 40k miles I think), it starts when it decides to, not when you do. If you're stuck you can't bump start it as you can't put the car in gear and push the start button at the same time. The list is endless.

**bull20** · 22 March 2010, 08:25

Just for my 2p... I love my Megane but a 1.4 would be a bit slow

**Coog** · 22 March 2010, 09:11

I would strongly discourage anyone thinking of buying a Renault. They seem cheap/fresh and like a pretty good buy compared to the competition but they're cheap for a reason. The post above summed them up pretty well 'le pish'

I'm like a broken record on these Renaults lol

**mce23** · 22 March 2010, 09:52

Had the 1.6 when i first past my test. Was nippy enough, but i didnt like the clutch on it. The windows would randomly go down and decide not to come up, it wouldnt start and just generally had bad electrics. On the plus side, safe as houses in one.

**pablo** · 22 March 2010, 09:56

dont think Id chop a vectra in for that.

**Pumesta** · 22 March 2010, 11:36

The only thing there do quickly is empty the fuel tank. As said 30 mpg is the normal which for a 1.4 is pish. A Focus or an Astra would be a much better option

**rdougan** · 23 March 2010, 11:39

After personal experience for over a year with a Renault Megane, I wouldn't go near one.

21 March 2010, 19:59	#1 (permalink)
jonnyboy RMS Regular s r eye vectra Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Larne sorry.	Renault megane? As title views on this would be great thanks http://www.usedcarsni.com/32613878

21 March 2010, 20:43	#3 (permalink)
Bigadamski RMS Regular Vectra/Limo/Lorry Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Nutts Corner	I went from vectra to megane then back to vectra, Steer clear mate and keep what you have! __________________ If smoking is bad for you, how come it cures Salmon and bacon?

21 March 2010, 22:00	#5 (permalink)
mcmurray RMS Member French Derv Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Lurgan	'Super nippy hot hatch' Lmao! As said 1.4 won't get you anywhere quick. Can't fault mine that much..... .... although I've noticed recently that the electrical gremlins of french wiring are starting to appear. Mines the same year. You might well be glad of the 6 month warranty if you buy it. They handle like a van in standard guise and feedback from steering is non-existent. On the other hand, comfy and will give decent mpg. Depends what you want from it really. __________________ Freelance Web & Graphic Designer: redheadstudio.co.uk

21 March 2010, 22:50	#6 (permalink)
Sieddie RMS Regular Megane Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Armagh ish	cant fault it from the ad and photos, keep it serviced well like ay car and you shouldn't hit many problem's. but 1.4 isn't great but if not not worried about power it'd be great. __________________ Eddies megane ...

22 March 2010, 09:52	#13 (permalink)
mce23 RMS Member Astra Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Bangor	Had the 1.6 when i first past my test. Was nippy enough, but i didnt like the clutch on it. The windows would randomly go down and decide not to come up, it wouldnt start and just generally had bad electrics. On the plus side, safe as houses in one. __________________ www.raymcevoy.com www.gallery-23.co.uk

21 March 2010, 20:36	#2 (permalink)
Mark122 RMS Member Clio 197 Cup Joined: May 2008 Location: Bangor	Good spec! But the 1.4 wouldnt pull you outta bed.

21 March 2010, 20:46	#4 (permalink)
StevenMc29 RMS Regular DCi 80 Clio Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Larne	Dynamique is better spec'ed iirc. Well thats how it works on the Clio's anyway

21 March 2010, 23:54	#7 (permalink)
midgelfc RMS Member Audi A3 Joined: Nov 2003	That megane looks in top order Jonny.... very clean and ridiculous low miles for the age.... also spotted a handsfree bluetooth kit in the 5th picture i drive a 2003 1.4 3door dynamique Megane, as said not much power in it, but as Sieddie said if your not worried about get to 60mph in under a minute only joking its not that slow ....mpg wise i would get on average 33-34mpg which would be all city miles - full tank of petrol would usually get me about 330 miles i think! Only problems ive had in the past 4 yrs have been ignition coils and TDC sensor - which i managed to change myself in order to avoid being raped by charles hurst renault!

22 March 2010, 00:10	#9 (permalink)
tsport190 RMS Regular Focus Titanium 2.0 Joined: Apr 2008	"Super nippy hot hatch" lol!

22 March 2010, 00:11	#10 (permalink)
cheechandchong RMS Member Toyota Supra Joined: Oct 2006 Location: down	If I were you I'd avoid it like the plague Jonny, they're a pile of le pish. We've had one for the past three years and I've spent a lot more on repairs for it than I've spent on the Supra in the same time and I do far more miles in the Supra than the wife does in the Megane. The passenger door pocket fills with water when it rains, it's a push button ignition with card key, the card cost near £200 iirc to replace when it went (had to be programmed by Renault), coils went, replacing a headlight or indicator bulb requires an additional rotating elbow on your arm and is a major pain in the arse. The central locking turns on and off at will when driving, all sorts of lights appear on the dash for no apparent reason, the rear seatbelts don't work most of the time, the doors weigh a tonne, Renault decided to change their mind on when the belt needs changing (revised from 55k miles to 40k miles I think), it starts when it decides to, not when you do. If you're stuck you can't bump start it as you can't put the car in gear and push the start button at the same time. The list is endless.

22 March 2010, 09:11	#12 (permalink)
Coog RMS Regular E46, LJ70, 4.0 XJ Joined: Aug 2004	I would strongly discourage anyone thinking of buying a Renault. They seem cheap/fresh and like a pretty good buy compared to the competition but they're cheap for a reason. The post above summed them up pretty well 'le pish' I'm like a broken record on these Renaults lol

22 March 2010, 09:56	#14 (permalink)
pablo RMS Moderator Giant Robot Camel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: The Big City!!!	dont think Id chop a vectra in for that.

22 March 2010, 11:36	#15 (permalink)
Pumesta RMS Regular Fiesta 1.7 Zetec Joined: Nov 2003	The only thing there do quickly is empty the fuel tank. As said 30 mpg is the normal which for a 1.4 is pish. A Focus or an Astra would be a much better option __________________ Member of the 220,000 mile club ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ

23 March 2010, 11:39	#16 (permalink)
rdougan RMS Member Nissan 200sx - s14a Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Armagh	After personal experience for over a year with a Renault Megane, I wouldn't go near one.

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