Used Renault Megane cars for sale

Likewise, with the roof down, the boot is only big enough for a few small bags. Don’t think of this Megane as a sports coupe that can change into a sports convertible at the press of a button, though. The Megane CC is a cruiser, with the emphasis on comfort rather than excitement. Try to hustle it down twisty country roads and you’ll be disappointed. There’s a fair amount of body lean through corners, and when the roof’s down, bad road surfaces cause the whole car to shudder.

Running Costs
The Megane is cheap to insure and only the turbocharged petrol unit goes into double figures, with a group 13 rating. All diesels fall between 7 and 9. Opting for diesel power might cost more initially but it will save you time and money at the pumps, and even the most powerful option has an average economy of just under 50mpg. The petrols aren’t bad and you should expect 35-40mpg. Renault dealers are numerous, and keeping the Megane CC maintained should not be expensive, as long as you shop around for the best prices. The Megane’s biggest competition comes from the Peugeot 307 CC; newer models like the Volkswagen Eos and Ford Focus CC are effectively in a higher price bracket. There’s not much to choose between the two French cars, and although the 307 holds on to slightly more of its value, the Megane is cheaper to buy in the first place.

Estate
You’ve considered buying a Scenic, but its high-up driver’s seat doesn’t feel right. So, the Megane Sport Tourer is better: it will carry as much, but it doesn't drive like an MPV. The Sport Tourer name suggests it’s more about style than substance, but that's not the case. In fact, this is a conventional estate. True, it’s no beauty, but it does have one of the biggest load areas in the class. If you’ve stepped from a Ford Focus, the Megane feels limp to drive. It rides softly and handles competently but the steering gives little feedback. However, the cabin provides good space and keeps out most road noise, while the stylish dash is easy to use - although the U-shaped handbrake and credit-card ignition key are gimmicky. Even the cheap models are loaded with standard equipment, including six airbags, air-conditioning and a CD player. Only the top-end models have alloy wheels as standard, though.

Running Costs
Servicing shouldn't be too much of a problem. The work is mostly straightforward and intervals are variable – on-board sensors decide when the oil needs changing and the brakes could use a look at - so you can help to keep your own costs down. Likewise, you can avoid the steep main-dealer labour rates by using a good independent garage. However, Renaults aren’t the most reliable of cars, so as yours gets older, it’ll make sense to budget for surprise repairs. On the other hand, insurance is cheap, helped by the make’s excellent safety rating. The 1.4 petrol model nips into group 3 and most others are in groups 4 to 6. The 2.0 petrol and 1.9 diesel fall into group 8. Fuel economy is also strong, with the diesels averaging 60mpg and the 1.6 petrols 41mpg. The 1.4 is slightly thirstier overall than the 1.6. Finally, depreciation costs are average, so at three years old most models have lost two-thirds of their original value.

Hatchback
The Megane takes bumps and potholes with a comfortable spring in its step. That traditionally French soft ride quality means there’s a degree of lean through corners, but it isn’t at all unpleasant, and there’s plenty of grip. It's just a shame the electric power steering lacks feel. All of the engines are willing and fuel-efficient, although the 1.6 petrol and 1.5 turbodiesel can become a bit noisy on the motorway. The high-set driving position has a good range of adjustment, and there’s no shortage of high-quality materials and good design in the cabin. You’ll struggle to get so much safety and luxury kit for the money elsewhere, and perhaps the only major complaint is that the hatchback’s boot could be bigger.

Running Costs
The biggest potential stinger is depreciation. From new, Megane's lose value fast, so haggle hard if you’re buying a nearly-new example. By year three the depreciation is comparatively modest. If you buy one still within its three-year/60,000-mile warranty period, running costs should be kept in check, as any problems should be taken care of without you needing to dip into your savings. At least, there's nothing to fear from insurance. Although the Renaultsport versions sit in group 17, ratings are low on all the other models. The Megane’s fine security roster and extensive safety kit help, as does the fact that minor knocks are easy to repair. Fuel bills aren’t steep, either. All diesels return more than 50mpg on the official combined cycle, and the 80 and 106bhp 1.5 diesels bump that up to more than 60mpg. The 1.4 and 1.6 petrols manage more than 40mpg, and even the Renaultsports return over 30mpg. On the other hand, servicing is dearer than for a Vauxhall Astra or Ford Focus. But, going outside the Renault franchised network could shave about a quarter off the labour bill.

Saloon
The Megane takes bumps and potholes with a comfortable spring in its step. That traditionally French soft ride quality means there’s a degree of lean through corners, but it isn’t at all unpleasant, and there’s plenty of grip. It's just a shame the electric power steering lacks feel. All of the engines are willing and fuel-efficient. However, the 1.6 petrol and 1.5 turbodiesel can become a bit noisy on the motorway, and this Sport Saloon kicks up some wind noise at speed, although it’s generally a quiet cruiser. The high-set driving position has a good range of adjustment, there’s no shortage of quality materials and good design in the cabin, and the saloon's boot is large. All in all, you’ll struggle to get so much safety and luxury kit for the money elsewhere.

Running Costs
The biggest potential stinger is depreciation. From new, Meganes lose value fast, so haggle hard if you’re buying a nearly-new example. By year three the depreciation is comparatively modest. That said, it's best if you buy one still within its three-year/60,000-mile warranty period, as that will help to keep running costs down. Such is thet car's reliability record, it may well need repairs and it will be all the better if the warranty (rather than your credit card) can bear the brunt. However, you have nothing to fear from insurance, as the ratings are low on every model. The Megane’s fine security roster and extensive safety kit help, as does the fact that minor knocks are easy to repair, too. Fuel bills aren’t steep, either. All diesels return more than 50mpg on the official combined cycle, and the 80 and 106bhp 1.5 diesels bump that up to more than 60mpg. The 1.4 and 1.6 petrols manage more than 40mpg. The only annoyance is that servicing a Megane is dearer than for a Vauxhall Astra or Ford Focus. However, going outside the Renault network could shave about a quarter off the labour bill.