Renault Build Quality?

dceire

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???

Run_to_da_hills

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

bazz26

Reaches for the popcorn.

Stevie Dakota

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.

prospect

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.

bazz26

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

prospect

bazz26 wrote: »

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

LOL, are you stoking the fire here?