1999 Phase 2 Megane Coupe 1.6 16V Sports Alize

Advantages: Looks, handling, individuality
Disadvantages: space (but you are buying a 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 coupe! Here I review my car which is 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...

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

Renault Megane Convertable 1.6

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 where used to full capacity. One problem with the 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...

sb0u011e 16.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 convertible

Renault Megane Sport Tourer Dynamique 1.4 16v

Advantages: Very economical and stylish (and doesn't have 'estate in it's name!)
Disadvantages: Haven't found any so far

...With tthe arrival of our second baby, we had to finally conceede that we had well and truly outgrown our little three door Renault Clio and so the hunt for a bigger began. Like a lot of people, our budget was quite tight and so an important factor in our search for a family car was value for money. I therefore hit the internet in search of a good sized car that wouldn't break the bank, either to buy or to run. We decided on an estate because of the boot space, we just had to research what was avaliable. We decided on the Renault Megane Sport Tourer for a number of reasons. Here are some of the pros: 1. It offered excellent value for money compared to makes such as VW, Ford and even Peugeot. 2. The boot is very spacious. 3. Being a 1.4 cc it is really economical to run in terms of petrol, road tax and insurance...

Ashwick 15.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1.4 16v

Renault Megane 1.6 RT Sport, Garlic on the go

Advantages: Comfort, Economy, Brakes
Disadvantages: Gearbox, A few minor niggles, Gearbox

...As a part time (employed) motor mechanic I would never have bought a French car but this Megane 1.6RT Sport came up very cheap on 86000 miles with the clutch shot to bits. (NOT a joy to replace) The car was a genuine one owner with a full service history, from the original main dealer. Overall it has given 14 months (10000 miles) of reliable if uninspiring motoring) What's good about the Megane Fuel consumption, it seems to go forever on £20. Comfort, Plenty of extras. General reliability. The engine is very willing, especially when taken over 3500 rpm, though there's precious little bottom end torgue. Brakes are lovely, What's not so good about the Megane The gearbox. (2nd gear synchro is knackered on ours) The steering has little or no feel. You'd be off the road into the scenery before there was any...

Argibbo 14.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Rt 

Renault Megane 1.6

Advantages: Great engine, Nice drive, great electrics pack (on mine)
Disadvantages: Infra red remote (not ultra sonic), over protective immobiliser.

...I've had my Megaine for 3 months now and I've nothing but praise for it. It's 2 years old and had 32,000 miles on the clock, now it's got 38,000 and it's been extremely reliable, always starts first time with a reassuring growl that tells you it will always start first time, if you know what I mean. I'm not sure if all the equipment that came with mine is standard but if it isn't pay the extra to get them; Electric windows, mirrors and sunroof are all great useable toys that are very quiet with controls easy to hand. Also helpfull is the extra radio controls just in reach of my right hand so that you don't have to look away from the road to operate the basic functions. The 1.6 engine in the Megaine reminds me of the old 1.6 that Ford used to stick in the mark 3 XR3i, and I mean that in a good way! It's high revving with a great grunty...

Mikie 20.08.2000 · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Rt 

2000 W Renault Megane Coupe - Sport Alize

Advantages: Great engine, good looks, high spec, reliable
Disadvantages: lacklustre handling, harsh ride, bland interior

...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 megane was the styling. Although it is starting to show 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...

howardthemighty 18.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

Renault Megane Coupe Dynamique+

Advantages: Looks fantastic and great to drive.
Disadvantages: Limited space in the back.

...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 such a nice looking car that you take pride in 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...

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

Megane Coupe 1.6e Review

Advantages: Keeps on Going, good looks, econmical
Disadvantages: nothing in particular

...-40 mpg. The ride is smooth and fairly quiet, although I have a double exhaust on the back which makes it a bit louder! I actually think the car is very quick, espicially since it's the 1.6e, so I'm sure the 16v flies! I do really enjoy driving it, which one reason I'm relunctant to part with it despite the miles! Other reviews have criticised the room in the back, and the opening of the boot, but this is not a flaw in the car. It's a coupe, what do you expect! Thats the way it's meant to be, of course it's not a family car! If you need more room, the saloon version will be more suitable for you. Considering this car is 8 years old, there are some surprisingly neat gadgets. For example, electric sunroof and windows, trip computer, electric mirrors, and a fair few other things that newer cars don't have even on the high spec model...

jamieukonline 06.09.2006 · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe

The new Renault Megane Disapointment

Advantages: good cruise control, plenty of stowage, it's not a Vauxhall!!
Disadvantages: lousy performance, poor fuel consumption, too gadgety

...I was recently given one of these as a temporary company car when the lease on my Peugeot 307 SW ran out after 3 years and 125,000 miles of completely trouble free driving. The downsides: It is petrol engined, so it drink fuel like it is going out of fashion and is quite frankly gutless. whereas my 307 would cruise happily at illegal speeds, the Renault feels as though it will fall apart at 70, and instead of 56 mpg we are getting about 35. There are a lot of clever gadgets but none of them really add anything to the driving experience, instead of a key there is a plastic card that you shove into a slot, then press a button to start the engine. It's a little thing but I've been happily turning a key for the last 30 years and don't really understand what benefit the card has, apart from producing an interesting bulge in my...

JeffFromPoole 28.07.2007 (19.08.2007) · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1.6 VVT

Renault Megane Coupe 2001 Reg

Advantages: Looks, Comfort
Disadvantages: Relability, Handling, Space

...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, engine was nippy but by no means fast and fuel 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...

CJLeeds 26.11.2006 · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe