Yes, definitely! It is really comfortable and is cheap to run. Handling, brakes, and pedals are responsive, really enjoyable to drive. Although I'm happy with this engine next time I will go for a 1.9 DCI for a bit more power. In town, I manage 40mpg and 51mpg on the motorway. For a 1,500 kg car that is superb!

I replaced my Renault Clio for a renault megane privilege (03 reg) just over two weeks now, it's a really comfortable car with a very smart interior and got a good deal on part exchange for it. In just that short time it has been back to the garage twice now and is again booked in for two days time, first fault was a fume filter, the second was paintwork (albeit not a mechanical fault) and it is now in for the third time because it "kangaroos" occasionally when accelerating in first gear! Not so good when you're trying to get out of a junction. I must say my little clio was far more reliable and in the time I had it not a single thing went wrong. I have my fingers crossed that my megane will not have any more problems, but looking at previous reviews and the general consensus about the car, I perhaps should cross both hands, feet, arms and eyes. Good luck if you've just bought one!

Mechanically, the Renault Megane is very good, interior and exterior very good, electric protections very good. Though I find electric modules and dignoses are complicated and the software and interface are expensive to buy comparing with other European models.

2003 reg, 20k Renault Megane 1.6 Privilege bought second hand. I've had the car 6 months and it's been into the garage 5 or 6 times already (thankfully I was flogged a 3 year extended warranty that's already paid for itself - when I bought the car!): - ignition coils replaced; electric window replaced, dephaser and timing belt replaced. Ongoing issue with it not starting that Renault and their 'super' diagnostic computer still cant locate - despite 3 attempts and the advice from AA stating in black and white that the fault was in the starter motor!

Our Renault Megane 1.6 Privilege was 1 month out of it's 2 year warranty when the auto gearbox packed up. Sintered metal hydraulic taper rings broke up. Cost just over $3000 to rectify. Next went the a/c filter, then the rear shock absorber.
This vehicle was purched 2nd. hand @ 16000Kms. 18 months old and had a habit of cutting out for no apparent reason. This fault has been with me since purchase. The local garage are aware of this problem but won't acknowledge it .
Getting desperate by this stage I checked the timing sensor mounted within the bell housing, and discovered iron fillings adhering to the pick up point. With a strong air blast was able to remove for the time being most pieces of metal which comes from the starter ring gear. The position of the timing sensor does not allow this fault to be corrected so will have to bare with it . To date the car has 60ks on the clock and I have had to replace all three rubber engine mounts, and disc pads.
This will be the last European car I'll ever buy.

Traded my 2003 Scenic 1.4 in for the new 2004 Megane II 1.6 Privilege family car. In retrospect, I miss the Scenic's versatility which is the benchmark in the MPV industry. The Megane offers a totally different drive with the emphasis on style, safety and super smooth driving. It offers more leg, head and boot space than any car in the C class marketed in South Africa. VW, Opel and Ford - eat your heart out: come learn how to produce a practical, safe vehicle that oozes style. I'm very glad to say that Renault South Africa also provide superior, accessible after sales service too.

Good points about the Renault Megane 1.6 Privilege are its interior quality, value for money, style & looks and safety.