2nd hand Renault Megane sedan a good buy ?

[Darth_mel]

A used megane is abt $55k. Is this a good buy ?

[Weixiang_06]

http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2E0R5VG-1013.html

 

u mean this?

[Furrynadz]

renaults are infamous for poor reliability

worst of the french

[Darth_mel]

Some others also on sgcarsonline....

[Landex]

seems like a good buy.

 

Quite high OMV n COE..

 

but wat abt servicing n spare parts? is it gg to be

[Vit4wd]

S$4.5K annual dep is excellent value for a continental car.

 

But I cannot comment on the maintenance cost as I am ignorant on this.

Edited December 20, 2006 by Vit4wd

[Darth_mel]

Actually, I was hoping for a manual version.

 

Heard the auto gearbox is problematic on this model.

[Landex]

auto is always for me...

 

Tis model got manual?????

 

if at tis kind of pricing.. it sure is

 

I tink the cabin space is the BEST in the 1.6 class!!

[Darth_mel]

I saw 1,2,3,4,5 and R on the gear handle. So that makes it a manual gearbox right ?

[Landex]

on which one>????

[Leech]

A used megane is abt $55k. Is this a good buy ?

 

FOr this price, get a Nissan Latio. Same chassis I believe (almost same car). And build quality good. Latio should be even cheaper than $55k given lower COE. Nothing beats a new car right? Latio has excellent rear legroom too (but boot a little smaller than Megane). Trust me. I am 1.8m and drive with seat all the way to the back.

[Darth_mel]

I'm sorry to say this but I don't find the Latio appealing at all.

[Weixiang_06]

how come people always like to drive with seat pushed all the way to the back? pardon me for saying this... i always find it super inconsiderate if drivers seat like this... mmz... i once sat in a cousin's ts.. her husband also sat like this.. and the rear legroom became so jialat until my k11 march could even win it..... he is much shorter compared to me... as in i am 1.76m.... he is like 1.7m

 

when i drive, i sit quite close to the front... and i like it.. perhaps a personal preference? so rear leg room is never an issue for me...

Edited December 20, 2006 by Weixiang_06

[Landex]

 

though i agree wif ur tots, but i must admit the space inside the Latio is

[Weixiang_06]

maybe can zhg latio until sporty look?

[Landex]

the other time, someone posted a workshop webpage.

 

it showed a white latio wif black rear under spoiler.. similar to the mit ebo!

 

quite bengish

[Vit4wd]

Then again, you might as well get a brand new 2l Kia Magentis for just $3K more.

 

Prices may drop further with the latest drop in COE prices.

[Darth_mel]

I might....if they have ruby red color.