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Renault Build Quality?

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  • 28-04-2008 4:26pm
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    dceire
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    I'm having a look round for a new motor at the moment and was looking at the 03 Renault Megane. I have a 00 Astra for two years now and its been brilliant but the mileage is starting to creep up and want to come up a few years too. I’m looking at spending €6500 or for the right car €7000 max.

    I went to look at a Megane last week and noticed that the drivers side door handle seemed to stick when you pulled it out and all round the interior just seemed battered. I was just wondering if anyone has experience of Renaults build quality and reliability?

    I've heard a few horror stories about French cars but mainly Peugeots and Citroens. Haven’t heard much about Renaults either way so any advice??? :D


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    Run_to_da_hills
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    Renault electronics, I.E. card keys have alott to be desired.


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    bazz26
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    Reaches for the popcorn. :D


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    Stevie Dakota
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    Here we go. Search the archives for all the old heated Renault debates. I would steer clear of ANY car that is as battered as you make it sound, not just the Megane. My wife has a Megane Diesel estate (2006) and I think its a fantastic family car.


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    prospect
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    This will provoke an often emotional reaction.

    From my personal experience, I have owned 2 Renaults and neither have given me any trouble worth mentioning.

    The one you looked at may have been abused or poorly maintained. I wouldn't care if it was a Rolls Royce, if it hasn't been well maintained, walk away.


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    bazz26
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    Are we not confusing reliability issues with poor build quality here?


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    prospect
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    bazz26 wrote: »
    Are we not confusing reliability issues with poor build quality here?

    LOL, are you stoking the fire here?


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