Currently the proud owner of a Lovely 03' Megane 1.4 16v Extreame 3Dr Sport Hatch in Met Black. Which i sold my beloved 98' Phase 2 Clio for 1 1/2 months back. 10 Years with NO faults
Have the Megane as said for 1 1/2 months with 40,500 on the clock and been spending the last Month in the garage completely stripping down and restoring the car back to fresh state so its moved nowhere since change of ownership to my hands. The car was firstly givin a complete Interior overhaul....its had the dash board completely removed, door cards and rear panels to be sound deadened with a lightweight material and all screws, bolts and clips individually reset to remove all creeks and noises. Roof lining all washed down and door cards steamed. The Driver seat was renewed with a new seat as the materials are known to be a little easy wore and steering wheel renewed. The interior is now complete and in showroom condition with all genuine replacements required as i hate a shabby car.
Exterior has seen a complete 5 step overhaul also which took me 2 weeks to complete. 1. T-Cut Removing all old polish and contaminants 2. Clayed with Meguires detailing kit 3. Meguires ScratchX removing all minor scrapes (none serious thankfully) 4. Meguires Deep Crystal Polish 5. Finally, finished with meguires lock and seal Tech 2 Car Wax (Paste). Its now sitting like a complete new car, 600 pounds spent on cleaning and replacement parts to date.
Next step is an engine/mechanical overhaul....upon recent evaluation i have heard that these cars suffer from some engine faults particularly the 1.6 models, but im taking no chances with the 1.4 unit as i know what renaults is like. (Quite common im made to believe) So im getting 4x new upgraded coil packs, new TDC sensor fitted and getting the Dephaser pulley changed when i get round to it. I also notice a small knocking noise on steering/ball joint passenger side on certain pot holes, so that will most likely be stripped apart also come time.
People think its a bit extreame but im the kind of fella that likes to get involved with a new car. The new megane being no exception to my family. I enjoy playing with faults but i think if you can fix it before it breaks then jobs a good one
so this forum will help me achieve many of my goals to having the perfect megane II. (I dont believe in buying new)I look forward to getting to know you all! You all seem like a great bunch!! Some photos shall be making thier way soon to show you my progress
Nigel
