Megane 1.5dci Dynamique (80)

Advantages: Economy, reliability, comfort
Disadvantages: small boot

...I've owned a 1.5DCI Dynamique from new (2004) and have covered 63,000 miles. Had a couple of minor things fixed under warranty, door handle paint and steering column knock(?), despite not buying the car from a Main Dealer they honoured warranty repairs. Cheap Road Tax, Car Insurance, comfortable, lots of toys and economical. The only unusual fault was an intermittent STOP / OIL indication, which lasted a day or two - suspected wet electrics when the car was serviced by a non-Renault garage. At the time I was a bit unnerved by the complexity of the electronic systems, 7 units talking hooked up to diagnostics, but it settled down. That was 6,000 miles ago though. Interestingly the stalling of the rear wash wipe (common) is a s/w fault, in my case I didn't bother mentioning this until the STOP light problem, but it could have beenfixed...

talkintarn 18.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Hatchback

Megane 1.5 dci (106 bhp) Sports Hatch Dynamique

Advantages: Fuel Economy, high spec interior, gorgeous
Disadvantages: none so far

...This is a review of the newest Megane, there is not that much difference in this car and it's predecesor but what changes there are would appear to be big improvements. I had a 1.4 Megane (2003) and loved it so when I got my new model I was really surprised at how much better it was. Exterior - New back light cluster and new shape front lights different grill at the front, more angled new badge at front front fog lights are further apart and housed in a new grill, Renault badge at back Interior- Much nicer styling including new dials white/blue dash lighting soft touch above dials Driving - although my previous car had a smaller petrol engine I cannot believe how much smoother and more nippy this car is, it is a pleasure to drive and the fuel consumption is fantastic already (diesels don't reach optimum consumption...

Paula202 05.08.2006 · Read review
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Dell Studio 15

Advantages: Adequate features, upgrade options available
Disadvantages: Bluetooth Headset not Available

...Let again my target of review is popular 15.4" series laptop and I am trying to write review on Dell laptop third time. Generally Dell deals with its customer online and they sell laptop online but also considering retail chain so that they can easily reach to every general people also. Due to online sell, they provide good range of feature for customization, and we can choose good features and technology for our requirements. It has popular series display of 15.4". Here again popular chipset for Windows Vista they have provided is Intel® 965GM Chipset. T250Gb or 320 GB. We also have an option to upgrade it to higher speed 7200RPM version his set is good enough for aero experience of Windows Vista. The another main feature to consider is graphics card, and if u wants to give a more fun to ur gaming experience than u have to keep...

ak.naved 10.10.2008 · Read review
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Zest 3 1.5 diesel

Advantages: Well constructed and finished
Disadvantages: not much room in the back

...to help - but for a while only. Finally a visit to a Peuguot dealership (I know I should have gone there first!!) where they discovered a broken top engine mounting ... the first they had ever seen! I have also had to replace the 4 glow plugs (they cost about £7.50 each and take about 15 minutes for the garage to fit. My car has now covered 41000 miles and am very pleased with it. I run my cars to very high mileages, so will write another review on this car in 18 months time (at 100,000 miles)...

johnalderton 01.03.2001 · Read review
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Review of Peugeot 106 1.5 D

Pug 106 1.5 Diesel: Zest 3

Advantages: Economical, cheap to run and own
Disadvantages: leaky sunroof

...When I was looking for a reliable car that was cheap to run and one that I could afford that was also comfortable and good to drive, I opted to buy the Pug 106 1.5 diesel. Having read other reviews of the car, there was no contest: and it has lived up to all the good reviews. My car costs about £40 for a full tank and I can get up to 550 miles to a tank so I was very impressed with this. I have had my car for 18 months or so, and I have done over 40,000 miles which is well above the average (I do approx 26,000 miles a year). In this time I have replaced the radiator, 1 wheel bearing, 1 drive shaft (the other needs doing) brakes (front and back), full exhaust, rear windscreen motor, and a new set of tyres. I was under no illusionwhen I bought the car that doing such high motorway mileage I would need to maintain it and spend money...

hmr1717 30.09.2006 · Read review
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hyundai accent 1.5 MVI fantastic!!

Advantages: sporty look, fun to drive, cheap to insure
Disadvantages: electrics can go wrong, underrated!

...this car is fantastic! after searching for months for the car i wanted i fell in love with a hyundai accent 1.5 MVI. its got so many good points! firstly the only way i can describe the drive is fun! a 1.5 MVI dual overhead cam engine in a big small car! its so fun to drive its unbelieveable. change gear at the right times and you'll suprised at the intial accleration from them! not to forget the shorter change gearbox for quicker gear changes and the fun learning to drive round roundabouts, i still havent conquered this one yet! i will warn you though that the indicators and windscreen wiper controls are opposite as the cars from japan, it took me a little while to get used to this much to the amusement of other drivers while i sprayed my windscreen and wiped them to let people out at junctions! another thing is to make sure that...

amyloveys 30.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Hyundai Accent 1.5

The Sims 1.5?

Advantages: Multiple personality traits, improved object graphics, multiple savegames
Disadvantages: Ugly Sims, 'rabbit hole' community lots, slow AI, poor pathing, feels unfinished, buggy

...on them to go in. As they did, I moved the camera forward to enter the building with them and ? nothing. The whole building disappeared and I was faced with an empty floor plan. I was unable to watch my Sims dine, but a progress bar came up onscreen to show that they were doing so. After the progress bar competed, they emerged from the building, got in the car and went home. I thought it was some bug to do with my computer, but on consulting a Sims discussion forum, discovered that this is actually how it?s been scripted and that forum members were very unhappy with what they referred to as this ?rabbit holing? of the community lots. I was shocked at this, as one of my favourite features of The Sims 2 was watching my Simmies enjoying themselves out on the town. Altogether, this game feels more like ?The Sims 1.5? than a progression...

thereddragon 11.06.2009 · Read review
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Kia Cerato 1.5 CRDI

Advantages: Reliable, cost effective
Disadvantages: Boot space

...Old mans car, I think not. Yes this car did win caravan car of the year for 2007, but value for money is second to none. The Cerato 1.5 CRDI is packed with features, full electric windows which can be operated from the drivers door, electric heated mirrors(very handy) door locking function, window locking function, again both operated from the drivers door. A/C, Power streeing, CD/Mp3 playey with six speakers. Funky little sunglass holder in the roof space. Space: Front space is good for a medium family car, with the multiple seat positions that you can choose there is no real loss of space in the rear. Rear: Again the space is good for a medium family car, head height is something that could be improved but not a major issue. A amajor plus from KIA is that they include ISOFIX points for child seats as standard in all their cars...

coolwaters3uk 24.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Kia Cerato 1.5 CRDi

Good Average Car (1.5 S)

Advantages: Tough, Reliable, Comfortable, excellent composed chassis
Disadvantages: Lively ride, dull steering and ride

...I had an Almera as a company car in which i covered 15,000 miles after owning a Pug 309 GTI. Lets say these are two completely diferent cars. I found the Almera fairly dull to drive, but largely similar in character to a few other models. One model which comes to mind is the last Rover 400/45. Most people will find it easy to drive and get along with. The chassis balance is lovely and the road holding safe and grippy although the damping and spring rates are too soft, which, coupled with the dull steering makes it feel 'soft'. It is comfortable over a long journey, although overly lively on A/B roads even gven the soft suspension. The 1.5 engine I found under powered at low revs and overtaking performance is limited and reserved for higher revs - which most people wont use. This aspect is frustrating - the diesel apparently...

b3rtie 05.06.2006 · Read review
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Review of Nissan Almera 1.5 16v Hatchback

*Mobil 1 cleared for take off . . .

Advantages: Economic, readily available.
Disadvantages: May not be the one for your engine.

...* Mobil 1, sounds like U.S. President's plane! . . . The brand of oil known as MOBIL 1 - 15W/50, is a non synthetic or traditional mineral based motor oil. Wikipedia says, This oil is described as :- "Mineral oil or liquid petrolatum is a by-product in the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline. It is a transparent, colourless oil composed mainly of alkanes (typically 15 to 40 carbons) and cyclic paraffins, related to white petrolatum. Mineral oil is a substance of relatively low value, and it is produced in very large quantities. Mineral oil comes in light and heavy grades, and is often found in drug stores." I do hope you are following this as I may need a little help later on. Basically, the newer synthetic type oil is more suited for more modern engines, but the old traditional mineral oil is best in engines over say...

smudgeybabes 27.11.2007 (03.12.2007) · Read review
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