Megane Saloon Review (Renault Megane in general)

Member Name: monaebrook

Product:	Renault Megane in general
Date:	13/09/09 (60 review reads)
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Advantages: Huge boot and good accessories

Disadvantages: electrics

I have a 54 saloon dynamique, bought 12 months from new. It is my second Megane and I am undecided whether it will be my last.
I started buying Megane saloons simply for practicality. It has the largest size boot for a reasonably small size of car, without cutting into space within the back seats and as my wife is only 5' tall and we had a twin pram to fit in, it did the job.
Since then I have stuck with them for more than the boot. The level of accessories you get compared to other cars is exceptional. As an example, I would have to buy the top of the range Mazda 3 to get the same level of equipment as I have in my mid range Megane. The seats are very comfy for long distance driving and the gear box/gear changing is very positive with a reasonable amount of power behind it.
Now for the bad news. The electics are horrendous! Within my warranty period I had 5 new window motors, a new wiring loom, a new stearing column (again electrics related), a new stereo and 2 new door locks. Luckily nothing has gone wrong since my warranty ended.
Renault say that they have fixed all the electrical problems experienced previously but I for one will certainly be looking for reviews when I go to change - possibly to the new model.
My advice, get hold of the 'work log' on any Megane you are going to buy. That way you can see what work has been carried out and when the last lot of work was.

Summary: All round very good car - if you have no electircal problems.

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