Renault Megane 1.9DCi...info please

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

For one reason and another I need a new car. Will not bore you with details.
For other reasons it'll be an advantage if we can replace the missus' car as well.
So I think I can get a good deal buying 2 at the same place.

Problem is one will be a Megane 1.9 DCi.
It's the 2002+ model with the weird arse end.

Now, I'm not asking for comments on the looks or an alternative car (as said, going for a deal, no alternatives in stock).

So, having never owned a Renault, let alone this model, would it be a wise move?

Experiences appreciated, thanks in anticipation Thumbs Up

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beatnck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 29 May 2006 Karma :

A friend of mine had one and he had no end of electrical problems with his, and after some investigation it turned out he wasnt the only one.
other than that he was quite happy with it.
hope that helps Thumbs Up

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V twin eater · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Karma :

I had a 2001 Megane 1.9 DCi MK 1 turbo diesel. I had it for about 2 years but sold it to get a bigger family car.

They are nice nippy cars but I think the steering was a tad on the light side but that might just be me. Mid range torque is good, good power from low-mid rev range and is quite good on the MPG.

I never had any problems with mine. I never broke down nor had any electrical problems. I had it serviced regularly and covered about 10k miles a year.

The only negative things I can say about it are that the brakes are not as good as other cars or similar price and size and the standard tyres do not last as long as I had hoped.
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10 pence Short · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

They have a problem with the drive belts(fan belt) they break up along one edge and the bits end up in the cambelt. This can cause a big mess and a big bill.

Card entry / keys play up a fair bit.

It would seem the Renault factory only operates on a friday afternoon...
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

There CAN be a problem with the turbo oil seals on the Diesel Turbos, that in worst case, can result in hyro-locking the engine and killing it bigstyle.

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treesey200 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 29 Oct 2005 Karma :

I have a Megane DCI 1.5 lovely car nice drive I like it. Renault do have some faults with them squeeky breaks is a common one I have recently got it fixed. The only other prob I have had with it is the locking one of the door sensors had to be replaced.

I have test drove the 1.9 DCI megane lovely car and very fast!

I would reconmend you test drive one as it is a nice car there has been no major problems with renault the car I have has been very reliable

give it a go mate Thumbs Up

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plugger147 · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

There have been some reports of exhaust fumes coming in from the boot ( the boot floor is a plastic tray bolted to the chassis rails) lift up the boot carpet and you hould see the black plastic tray. I've only heard of a couple but I don't suppose they'll get better with time.
Renault drop the tray down put a new layer of sealer around it and bolt it back up.

Other than that it's french and will smell of onions. Laughing

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