Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

The car: MEGANE COUPE 1999 1.6 16V Sports Alize phase 2 I have had the car for 4-5 years now and guess I can judge how well the Megane Coupe has faired for me. Many reviews here don't seem to distinguise whether it is the phase 1 or phase 2 models. Phase 1 models are usually 8V whereas the phase 2 models are 16V and have a slightly different front and back styling. The picture shown above is of a phase 2 car and is the hatchback version NOT the ...
...phase 2 Coupe model. In the review I'll talk about ownership and possible problems...including those which I have had :-) THE LOOKS ========= I have owned the car for about 5 years now and still find driving it a joy, the individuallity, the styling and those double optic headlamps really do something for me! I have not seen a car, since the 5 years that I have own the coupe, that has better styling than the coupe....except the recently launched ...

alnug 17.06.2004 (18.06.2004) · Read full review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

...girlfriend and I purchased a Renault Megane 1.6e Coupe several years ago, and I must admit to hogging it most of the time. Our other car (a Saab) is as economical as wacking up the central heating then leaving all the windows open. ** ON THE OUTSIDE ** Well, it looks the part, although it doesn't have the front fog lights that the 2.0 model benefits from. It's as curvy as Vanessa Feltz standing in front of one of those wobbly mirrors you get at ...
...The fifteen inch standard Renault alloy wheels really do make the car, and (if you're that way inclined) there are a number of after-market add-ons such as an Evo style rear spoiler, lowering springs and various body kits, but I think it looks just dandy the way it is. ** ON THE INSIDE ** Being a tallish chap (six foot one and a quarter inches) you're really not too sure if you'll fit in there okay. But you do, so long as the driver's seat is as ...

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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

...onto the Coupe. Looks Well Renault did a good thing basing the car on the Megane platform but putting the effort into making it a coupe rather a 3 door hatch (unlike Citreon Xara Coupe). Upto the A pillar it's a megane, after that it's a good looking coupe - remenisant of the Mazda MX3. Even the Yellow color works well on this car. Mine is Green, but you cannot choose when you buy second hand unless you shop around. Inside A few other reviews ...
...a bit grey inside - Renault must have saved a fortune buying a job lot of the same plastic and then fitted it to every Megan in the range. Basically I'm trying to say the the coupe doesn't look any different to any other Megan, but if it keeps cost's down and makes the car affordable - who am I to complain. Safety Still inside - it has airbags all round and Renault are renoundfor building safe cars. This is one area I wont want to gain practical ...

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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

I bought my W-reg Renault Megane Coupe 1.6 Sport Alize January 2007. I paid nearly £3000 for this car including the value of my old Citroen AX which I part-exchanged in as part of the deal. I had been looking for this model for some time and was relieved to finally purchase one from a local garage. I bought it with 86000 miles on the clock. It now has 99000. STYLING - Initially one the main reasons I started looking for the coupe variant of the ...
...its age now compared to newer models on the market, the car is still an attractive shape. My model is bright red with the standard 15" alloy wheels and overall the car looks sporty and squat. Inside unfortunately the styling flair is not continued inside, and the fact that this car is based on the megane hatch becomes apparent. Dull grey plastic is abundant and the interior layout and detailing doesnt really match the sporty exterior. The plastics ...

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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

The Car It's a black renault megane coupe dynamique+ 1.6 51reg. I used to have a Renault Clio 1.4RT which I loved, but the coupe was the only car that I would exchange it for (it had to be black). Exterior It looks fantastic, sleek and sexy - the dynamique+ model has a sunroof fitted as standard as well as having air conditioning. It has front fog lights which add to the classy look the car has. It's black which does show up the dirt but it's ...
...and actually want to keep it clean and shiny! Interior There is plenty of room in the front with the seats being able to go up and down as well as back and forth (for us shorties) but is very limited in the back - I wouldn't want to travel a long way in the back! The dash is smart looking with its white dials which give it a sporty look. The half leather half bucket seats are also comfy and quite easy to keep clean. It comes with a 6 CD changer ...

CoupeQueen 09.07.2007 (10.07.2007) · Read full review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

Overall this is a great car. I drive 100 miles a day to and from work and this little car has not failed me so far. I own an X registration model (2000) and have done nearly 18k miles in it. I have only had minor problems with the car to date including a rear brake light bulb failure, dipped halogen headlight bulb failure, front washer jet failure and a puncture. DEALER -------------- I bought this car from the dealer and they were surprisingly ...
...petrol and £500+ of the sale price. In the end though I didn't quite get the £10 worth of petrol. The tank only had about £4 worth in it but I just couldn't be bothered to complain. I also had to come back for the car mats. My advice is not to ask for extras as you may not get them but concentrate on getting a good sale price. The dealer also didn't point out some accident damage (ie a dented radiator) which I only discovered a week or two later. ...

Big_Al35 11.10.2004 · Read full review
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...car fitted with a standard Renault CD changer under the passenger seat, and she now has an excellent quality sound system, as the speakers and standard radio fitted in these cars is of a very high standard. During my year of driving this I was getting around 30 - 35 mile per gallon out of this and in my opinion that is very good for a family hatch back. So all in all this car is an excellent car for showing off in and doing relatively short journeys. ...

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...I went through the Renault website in great detail, and found it exceptional, even down to the fact that the colours shown were actually like the cars themselves. I eventually decided on the Megane Coupe 1.6 Dynamique - one down from the top model (in extras). In fact, there are that many options on the model, you can almost tailor make the car to your exact requirements. When the day came to get the car, I was called to say I could wait another ...
...it the next morning if someone drive it. Not one for being selfish I said DRIVE IT DOWN! It arrived gleaming, and all my colleagues came out to admire the sexy green beast that had arrived for me. The car was everything I wanted and more. I had an electric tilt & slide sunroof Air conditioning. I had a 6-CD boot mounted changer. I had stalk controls to an excellent in built sound system. I had electric front windows and cute little electric rear ...

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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

I bought a Renault Megane Coupe some three years ago. Never had a problem with it. I fell in love with the car the day I saw it. There is was sitting on the fore court calling me over. As soon as I sat in it, I knew this was going to be a long love affair. I admit it is a little cramped, but when theres only you in the car, who cares. It’s not supposed to be a family car. As for boot space, well again, not a lot of room, but I can fit my golf ...
...can’t fit all your luggage in, leave your wife/girlfriend at home. The performance of the car, in my opinion is very good. I’ve got a 1.6 engine and it’s very nippy. The top end speed is good as well, I’ve had it up to 120mph (shh don’t tell anyone), but the car was screaming so I had to slow down. If you are thinking of getting one, my advice is, go on you know you want to. ...

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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

Thank god I'v finally got rid of this car.I owned a 2001 1.6 Sport Alize Coupe and had nothing but problems with it. Firstly the coil packs went which is a common problem on all renaults. It needed both drive shafts replacing after only 40,000 miles. Needed a new gearbox after 46,000. Near side suspension collapsed whilst taking a roundabout nearly causing a very serious accident. When this car worked it was a fairly good car. Ride was comfortable, ...
...consumption used to be around 40 - 45 mpg. But this car has put me off Renaults for life. It has absolutely no space in the rear seats or boot. And before anyone says but its a coupe I now own a Rover 220 Turbo Coupe and this has acres more space in the back and boot and is alot more reliable! The car was quite a good looking machine but doesn't really stand out from the crowd. On long motorway drives it can become very uncomfortable and the engine ...

CJLeeds 26.11.2006 · Read full review
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...last year we bought a Renault Megane Coupe 1.6 Sport. We hadn't planned on buying a car in that pricerange but when we saw it and learned of it's very friendly price, we fell for it immediately. We decided to go for the very flashy yellow colour. Every other car in yellow looks like a lemon on wheels, but this kind of yellow is beautyfull, chic! It drives very comfortabelly, easy. It's fast, and is very stable on the road. Steering is light and direct, ...
...well balanced and has everyting you need in a car. The seets are very good, the driversseet even has a possibillity to support your back extra, as well as being able to turn the seet higher and lower. The price is very good, al the extra's such as airconditioning, spoiler, are included in the price. A great buy! ...

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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

I have had a Megane for a year and a half, and I am really pleased with it. I did have some problems when I first bought it, but it was more a problem with the dealor I bought the car from than the car itself. It got sorted eventually and I have enjoyed the car ever since. When I was looking for a car, I had my heart set on one of these as I have always liked Meganes, and the Coupe in yellow looks so sporty! Everything is colour coded, the rear ...
...look the best and there is a spoiler with brake light. It's the 98 version before they gave it a face lift, and I personally prefer it to the newer ones as it is less curved in the grill etc. The cars done over 99,000 miles and has no sign of stopping, although I am thinking of parting with it just in case! It's fairly economical, about 35-40 mpg. The ride is smooth and fairly quiet, although I have a double exhaust on the back which makes it a ...

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...and I think renault have done a superb job of improving on the renault 19. I really do not have a bad word to sday about the car, and even the insurance grouping means you can have a great sporty vehicle and not pay through the nose for it. ...

andydenton 02.11.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

I purchased my car in August of last year as an ex-showroom demo car. I opted for this particular vehicle because of the low insurance group, features and it was the platinum silver colour which has the highest resale value of that model. This car is really comfortable and brings lots of features as standard, it has 4 airbags, ABS, full electric windows, locks, mirrors. It has a cd player as standard with steering wheel remote controls and also ...
...The interior is excellent, including a height adjustable drivers seat with lumber support, fully adjustable steering column to guarantee a comfortable driving position. The only downfall I can see or can't as the matter may be is the lack of rear view on offer due to the angle of the rear window. The car handles quite well at a bit of a pace, the seats are quite bucketed as well which helps keep you sat still and enhances the overall handling feeling. ...

grantwes 21.07.2002 (24.03.2003) · Read full review
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...as its derived from the Renault Rally car, so as you can expect the handling is spot on. the Engine is very good for its size, and can comfortably take on cars of much higher engine stats. They look the part as well with its coupe stylings from the sloping back with electric rear windows, which i found unusual in how they operated, being unlike normal ones. Also mine was in Yellow, which is very sought after, as its unique, but believe me you can ...

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