Coming back to Renault

[clioreg]

Hi All,

Been a member on here for years.. sold my Clio off a while ago but thinking of coming back into the Renault family but this time with a Megane (need a bit more space than a Clio)

Was looking at this... http://www.my-bcm.co.uk/used-cars/r...230-f1-team-r26-3dr-leicester-201408166656762

What are the Meganes like, petrol consumption wise, build quality etc.. I am currently running a focus 1.8 sport that just drinks petrol like water.. not that efficiency is my no 1 on my list of requirements but I dont wanna land myself with something that costs a ton to run...

Anyway cheers for any advice..

Reg

 

[AJFisher]

I know nothing about the meganes, sorry! However I am friends with the previous owner to that car! So if you do need any info about it let me know! He sold it to them as he's just bought a TTS and wanted a hassle free sale! Plus I'm pretty sure it's got renault main dealer history!

 

[clioreg]

Nice, thanks for the info.. I was hoping someone would be able to give me a bit of insight into the Meganes and what they are like...

 

[lemonnobby]

Megane are ok not bad on fuel for what they are.
R26 are good cars not as well build as 172/182.
Parts can be expensive 400 in brakes all round.
Hubs can sieze. Window problems air con problems etc.

 

[Storm_Force]

My meg had both window regulators fail, luckily it was a few years back and was done under warranty. Apart from that nothing major in over 6 years.

 

[Xanda73]

R26 are good cars not as well build as 172/182.

WTF?

R26 is terrible on fuel compared to to 1*2, but then you are probably going faster. Trouble is, when you go the same speed they still drink 25% more fuel.

Problems? A lot more than a Clio, and a lot more to fix.

They are better cars, but that depends on your definition of better.

 

[lemonnobby]

WTF?

R26 is terrible on fuel compared to to 1*2, but then you are probably going faster. Trouble is, when you go the same speed they still drink 25% more fuel.

Problems? A lot more than a Clio, and a lot more to fix.

They are better cars, but that depends on your definition of better.

Which bit are you wtf about my comment.

 

[Xanda73]

The not as well build(sic) bit.

They're both the same - terrible.