... I am looking to buy a bigger car though, so wanted to find out what the larger Renaults were like. I got an invite to a Renault event where we could test drive cars as well as have a good nose around. So this op is based on this day.
I'm afraid I don't like this car at all.
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A review by alexpreston on Renault Megane 1.6 convertible August 6th, 2002
Author's Car rating:
Safety
Satisfactory
Comfort
Very poor
Road Handling
Satisfactory
Looks
Excellent
Features
Satisfactory
Advantages:
Looks good
Disadvantages:
Poor build, poor ride .
Recommend to potential buyers:
no
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I own a Clio and am very happy with it. I am looking to buy a bigger car though, so wanted to find out what the larger Renaults were like. I got an invite to a Renault event where we could test drive cars as well as have a good nose around. So this op is based on this day.
I'm afraid I don't like this car at all.
It's a shame because on the whole I think Renault make some fantastic cars. My Clio is a great little car, and the new Laguna is simply superb!
But back to the Megane. I like its looks. It's a well proportioned stylish car that I was looking forward to driving.
But once you step into the car you can tell it's not up to the high standard of the rest of the Renault range. There are numerous rattles and nothing has the quality look or feel to it that you might expect from a soft-top motor. The knobs and buttons looked and felt like they were not built to last, although I have no experience if they do last as I only have the one day's experience to judge on. The car I drove was no more than a couple of months old though, which makes me surprised that so many things rattled.
The ride? Well I didn't enjoy it. I suppose you could describe it as "sporty", but if sporty means feeling every single bump in the road then give me a softer ride any day. I don't remember it being overly noisy, but then I do like to crank up the old stereo quite loud!
Of course the firm suspension makes for better cornering. It certainly gripped well enough around corners, with not too much body roll. But to take the realistic view, with the ever increasing numbers of speed cameras these days there is nowhere on the road to enjoy a sporty ride, so I'd prefer a more comfortable ride.
It's got a fair amount of "grunt", put your foot down and it will accelerate, but it's nothing exceptional to write home about. A pretty standard 1.6 from my experience.
The visibilty is generally poor, especially with the roof up. I felt like I couldn't judge where the front and back of the car were. I am quite short though, maybe the driving position suits taller people better. If the seat had had more adjustments maybe I could have found a more comfortable and more visible position.
It's not outrageously sporty enough to be a real sports car, nor is it comfortable enough to be a quality soft-top with a feel of luxury. So I think I think I'd prefer a sporty Clio to this disappointing effort.
In terms of price we are looking in the ballpark of £17,000, which is I think a bit much compared to the standard Megane which is more like £12,000. I do like to feel the wind in my hair, but at a cost of an extra 5 grand? I'm not so sure.
But it does look good, so if that's what floats your boat then go for it!
Advantages: Looks the part! Disadvantages: Poor handling
...though, buy the roadbox from Renault for £350 and you can turn it into a proper 2 seater in about an hour (and vice versa if you must). This opens up more boot space for you to throw the weekend bags in and go have some fun!
Get one before the summer's out so you can find out what it's all about! ...
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...price and settled on the Renault Megane which I bought at under two years old for £12,000. My first experience was not a happy one as the car seemed to be all over the road and I had a few very hairy experiences on the M25 with the car wanting to do somersaults when I braked. My local Renault dealership were very quick to act and after examination, they changed the shock absorbers which sorted the problem out. However, I have subsequently been slightly ... ...had this problem with a Renault Megane convertible?
Since then, it has been pure, unadulterated fun! The electronic top is nifty and looks very smart going down and coming up and seems to be utterly fascinating to next door neighbours kids.....The stereo is fantastic and can be heard clearly when the top is down. The remote control stereo controls are very well designed and work perfectly. The boot space is extremely well designed and can fit all ...
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Advantages: Stylish and surprisingly roomy in the boot Disadvantages: sluggish engine
The Meagane has a five star safety rating which was just the assurance I needed when I becam a first time mum. My two seater Tigra was no longer big enough to carry everything I needed, and the Meagne provided the stylish looks but practical features I required. The boot provided enough room for a large Silver Cross Pram and plenty of shopping as well. The seatbelts in the back where long enough to hold securely a baby seat and the storage compartments ... ...Megane is the 1.6litre engine feels sluggish and slow but the air conditioning, digital diplays, and fully retractable lid make up for its shortcomings. A lovely car for family to own but not one for the boy racers. Fuel consumption was excellent and despite reading reviews on poor retractable roof quality mine has not had a problem and has functioned perfectly every time. Beware - the bonnet is made of a very material (part of the safety features ...
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Advantages: Excellent car, fantastic on a warm day, not bad price for convertible Disadvantages: Very poor visibility out of back window
...the usual ones, Peugeot 206, Renault Clio, Fiat Punto, etc. I had actually gone to the garage to view a Peugeot but was told it has been sold. The guy showed me the Megane and my initial thoughts were it was too big for the likes of me, me who is used to small hatchbacks! He persuaded me to do a test drive and after seeing the roof down, I bought it.
I was taken by the room in the back (compared to the Peugeot 206 cabriolet) and have had two adults ... ...I had sat in an MG and other such two seater cars and wondered if my daughter and I and all our baggage could possibly fit in - this seemed to have the best of both - sporty look plus additional seats/space.
I am subsequently quite pleasantly surprised by the amount of features this car has and I think the price - compared to others - is extremely reasonable. (I paid £9,500 for an 03 automatic model).
Of course I love the roof back, but it also ...
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Advantages: long lasting stylish look , fast heating, 4 seats Disadvantages: average to poor build, no ipod compatibility, rear plastic window visibility
...French 2002 year built yellow Renault Megane Carbiolet Convertible in the UK .. it is fun, be prepared for a laugh and fantastic rides ... whatever the weather (except rain ;-)
A lot of possibilities with this car .. if you have never gotten on a ride with this car what are you thinking now? "Because of a small 4-seat convertible car you will lack of room" .... take the roof down (it only takes 30 seconds to manually lift it down) and you can accommodate ... ...much .. even though the Renault Megane Cabriolet may be surrounded by a "sporty" reputation like most cabriolet the build is not fantastic ... quite hard to accelerate, we feel bumps here and there, no ipod compatibility because of the year built.
OK ... now you know that this car has its personality and depending on your character you will just be fond of it or .. leave it! ...
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