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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Vamps on 19 July 2010, 20:58:13
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Anything I should know about these cars, I am going to test drive an 04 plate tomorrow. It's in black and looks to be in excellent order........ :y
Tunnie, I can't find an Omega Diesel or with LPG that is in good enough condition.. :-*
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Yes, make sure its basic......very basic.
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Yes, make sure its basic......very basic.
Go on then, do tell..... :'(
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not heard of any problem with their engines..
but they may have some electrical niggles as usual
for french cars.. other than its ok..
and parts not cheap though..
and it has a high market ratio in my country as they are build here..
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Yes, make sure its basic......very basic.
Go on then, do tell..... :'(
Electrics, electrics, electrics.....
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Yes, make sure its basic......very basic.
Go on then, do tell..... :'(
Electrics, electrics, electrics.....
Is this not a problem with all modern cars though :question
Any suggestions... :y
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Yes, make sure its basic......very basic.
Go on then, do tell..... :'(
Electrics, electrics, electrics.....
Is this not a problem with all modern cars though :question
Any suggestions... :y
You would think that until you experienced french electrics!
Manuals have clutch issues, engines are ok if well cared for. The have the usual rear shock and bush issues
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Yes, make sure its basic......very basic.
Go on then, do tell..... :'(
Electrics, electrics, electrics.....
Is this not a problem with all modern cars though :question
Any suggestions... :y
check the alternator charging voltage both engine cold and hot ;D ( I laugh because I have a similiar issue still not solved although I bought a new alternator >:()
check all electrical components.. and check the current from the battery when nothing is on..
I heard electric mirrors, window motors cause problems..
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A boss about 5 years ago had a Megane, what a heap of shite! Squeeks rather, extremely poor trim fitting (it was 18 months old) string of electical issues in short time he had it, alarm problems, lights staying on.
I can sum it up this way, to change the drivers side front indicator bulb, the drivers front wheel has to come off to access the hatch in the wheel arch :o
As per other thread, VeccyC is not that amazing, but budget wise fits your needs. Also trade club means cheap parts!
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fuel filter on the diesel is a nice job not :o :(
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I heard electric mirrors, window motors cause problems..
Those issues are 'easily' fixed with new bcm, engine ecu, immobilizer, lock set and a fuse box(!).
...to change the drivers side front indicator bulb, the drivers front wheel has to come off to access the hatch in the wheel arch :o
As per other thread, VeccyC is not that amazing, but budget wise fits your needs. Also trade club means cheap parts!
Vx. didn't do much better on the early Vectra C's, I've read that you have to drop the front bumper to change a headlight bulb.
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Yes, make sure its basic......very basic.
Go on then, do tell..... :'(
Electrics, electrics, electrics.....
correct correct correct :P
good engines nice looking if its a cab like my mrs's but blow me down if the management light came on.
I searched for 2 hrs for a internet diagnosis and theres so much twaddle out there,basically the spaner llight was on and then the management light did too and serv. after much looking i cleared the spanner light but lo and behold the next day the managment light has gone out and the serv and its A1 again.
shame i couldn't find on the internet that on a 05 megane the spanner light count down when it hits 0 the eml comes on ::)
my mrs had a 02 plate megane cab a few years ago and the coild kept nackering,we were buying them from Lokkers and there was people in the q there with the same flippin problem lol :D
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And if manual, the renault clutch setup has 'issues'...particularly as it wears
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And if manual, the renault clutch setup has 'issues'...particularly as it wears
yep.. I forgot to say, I changed one at 3000 km which my wife drive ;D was making vibrations..
but even the new one was not that easy to tune for vibrations, still above 6500 rpm does it if you prevent the vibrations car drives like an auto >:(
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I've seen several issues with these cars.
My friend got a new one and after 5000 km the handle on the passenger doors was starting to peel off badly ( passengers were driven no more than 1000 km) ;D
Air conditioner was leaking gas after one year.
Others had problems like leaking fuel on inclines, belts snaping and waterpumps breaking after 25 000 km.
Personnaly I would avoid these cars.
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Aslo forgot to mention, 1.4 litre engine drinks fuel almost as much as my mig
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I have had two megane scenics, an auto, and a manual.
Would NEVER buy another one, bought the second one to replace the first, as I thought I might have a "friday afternoon special".
Nope, they are all the same. Sold the second soon after with the same basic faults, coil, clutch, and rev counter that worked ......sometimes, an dthe fuel guage read full on half full.
IMHO avoid them.
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I can't comment about the later models directly as never owned one, but my old Renault 4 was an absolute star of a car.
A Renault 5 I had subsequently, on the basis that the 4 was a dream of a pop and fetch car so Renault must be good - was actually a heap of shyte. The ultimate shed.
A mate had a Megane and I must say it felt cramped and extremely plasticy.
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Crossed off the list... :y