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Being a Megane II owner, would you recommend one to someone else?

Yes
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81%
No
15
19%
 
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would you?

Postby pw981 » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:56 pm

Being a Megane II owner, would you recommend one to someone else?

- If yes, why?

- If no, why?


Just a general topic to get peoples general views on there cars!
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Postby Ray » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:10 am

I've said Yes...

despite all the problems people have had... i've been ok with them all.

maybe its cuz Renault QC has improved, i dont know. I do know my car is "new" and hasn't been sitting around for months on end.

i would however tell them to stay clear of the petrol engines .. unless its a 225;)
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Postby 225 Reasons To Enjoy » Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:28 am

I would recommend a Megane (my 225 is my second Megane, I had a Mk I as well). Apart from minor door unlocking anoyances, I have had no problems.
And Ray, I would still have the petrol engine that I have in mine over a diesel. :D
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Postby Privilege » Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:14 pm

I have said yes, because so far my Megane has been the most comfortable trouble free car I have owned and my dealer has been excellent :D

I get a feel good feeling every time I drive it :hug
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Postby Le Grand Crapaud » Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:41 pm

I would let someone make their own mind up as the Mégane ll is such an enigmatic car. You can either love them or hate them. Thankfully they are getting better but continued stories of water ingress is not good.

It's a better car than lot of others about too!
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Postby TonyH » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:46 pm

I would not recommend a migraine to any of my friends. Chances are that they would get one with all the usual problems, and remember it was me who told them it was worth buying.
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Postby Le Grand Crapaud » Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:11 pm

Tony better get a set of Vredestein Wintrac Xtremes for your car this winter!
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Postby TonyH » Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:09 pm

I havn't even got the little key to remove the cover from the wheel nuts, so im doomed if/when i get a puncture.
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Postby Le Grand Crapaud » Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:23 pm

A cloth folded over and a screwdriver should do!
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Postby Stranger » Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:09 pm

No I wouldn't, not for any reason other than I don't recommend such pricely purchases as cars etc, hence if it's not to their liking my recommendation doesn't come back and bite me on the bum :lol:
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Postby pw981 » Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:59 pm

I would recommend, although I find the fit n finish/build quality a bit shady!

some good points from the top of my head

- great diesel engine (1.9dCi), refined, torquey and smooth

- comfortable and refined ride

- great driving position

- Good handling, lots of grip

- Some nice features in the car (although electrical :lol: )

- lots of cubby holes/storage areas and the huge glove box!

- the anti-dazzle rear view mirror

- (dare i say this :lol: ) the aftersales treatment I received from the sales dept/RCS! (free 36k service. free oil change at 27k, free 2 year extra warranty, £200 voucher from RCS) - but all that came with the minor problems which were on-going, but all is well now.

some not so good points from the top of my head

- would like some more passenger space (particularly rear legroom)

- the sound system isn't the best of quality, but acceptable

- the car sounds like its going to fall apart/dashboard thuds when going over bumps/speed bumps (obviously at low speeds)

- I still find the brakes a tad sensitive in heavy traffic jams!

- auto wipers are a bit of a hit or miss

- acceptable levels of 'lean' 'body roll' during cornering - I would comprimise some ride quality for less body roll

- minor squeaks/rattles thuds at intermittent times

- (I will definately say this!) Service dept. is a hit or miss situation
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Postby AlexB » Sun Nov 06, 2005 8:44 pm

Good car, scary dealers. You will keep asking yourself: What if...?

Mine is fault-free at 19k, enjoyable, great looks, better for the price that the competition, but what if...?

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Postby pw981 » Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:50 pm

thats true! Its either what if, or what is that noise? or huh? or just.. hmmmmmm
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Postby meganeboy » Sat Nov 12, 2005 4:50 pm

Recommended 100 % !!!!

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Postby Woody Woo » Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:29 pm

I really like my Megane and would definitely get another. However I think next time I will go for the 1.9dCi.

Mine has been very reliable, comfortable and economical. Add in the usual design flair that only the French can do so well and what more could you ask for?


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