Renault Megane 1.5 DCi - Opinions

yop · 20-10-2009 12:04PM #1

Guys,
Sister is looking at buying probably an 04/05 one of these. I owned a 1.4 petrol version in 1998 and was happy out with it, but don't know much about the diesel.
Any opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks

R.O.R · 20-10-2009 12:09PM

Check if it's the 85ps or the 106ps version.

85ps is bit laboured but the 106 isn't bad. Window regulators would be the most common issue on that model.

Saab Ed · 20-10-2009 12:10PM

Great on diesel, very comfy , lots of space. Check to make sure all the electric windows work, its a known problem and if the part has been replaced ( window regulator ) then it should be ok. The biggest problem with this year of Megane diesel is the fuel pump. If its a Delphi fuel pump then just walk away, its not worth the hassle. The brand is written on the top pf the pump. If its a bosch pump then there's no problem. In 2005 there was a choice between 82 bhp in sport spec or 100bhp in Dynamique spec. Only consider the 100 bhp version. The 80 is shocking slow.

yop · 20-10-2009 12:30PM

Thanks lads.

Where would the fuel pump be on the car? Delphi or bosch is wrote on them i take it?

Thanks

Stevie Dakota · 20-10-2009 12:50PM

Wife has the 106bhp 1.5. Great engine, six speed box, quick and very economical (56mpg), very easy cruiser. No problems with the car bar 2 window regs replaced under warranty.

Ditto the above though, were do you look to see which fuel pump you have?

tinofapples · 23-01-2010 05:05PM

My wife likes the look of the saloon version of this but I'd be tempted (If we go ahead) to look at the estate version.

Are they a bad purchase ?? Is the dci engine the same one that's used in the Nissan Quasqai ??

colm_mcm · 23-01-2010 07:01PM

try and get a facelifted Megane model, as a lot of the niggly faults of the first run were ironed out.

Not sure but I think they get different front lights on the hatches. someone on here will know.

bazz26 · 23-01-2010 09:19PM

This is the pre facelifted Megane:
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Facelifted Megane:
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Casati · 24-01-2010 01:29AM

Quality seems to be higher on the post 2006 models, and 06 engine used is excellent...but we aware that Renalts in general dont like to be abused so a car not well looked after will not stand up well, unlike say an Octavia or a Corolla might

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