Prices for Renault Megane II (2003-2009 years of production) were initially quite democratic. Add to them the avant-garde appearance for the early 2000s and good equipment - and here's the secret of its former popularity. In the secondary market, Megan is no less attractive, and it is getting cheaper pretty quickly. Maybe for a reason?

Europeans liked the extravagant hatchback, which in 2003, a year after its debut, became the European Car of the Year, and a year later took first place in sales in the "absolute". Our favorite is a more spacious and practical sedan (80% of sales), which was launched in 2004 in Bursa, Turkey. And all station wagons (15% of sales) are assembled in Spain.

Any of the bodies, regardless of the type or place of production, is well protected from corrosion - the metal panels are galvanized, and the front fenders and trunk floor are made of polypropylene. But who is without sin? Rust can appear on the rear wheel arches with paint that has worn to metal - by the way, watch out for the intact anti-gravel stickers on the rear fenders, which are easily torn off by a strong jet of water during washing.

The salon does not look outdated even after the change of generations, but with age it "gets" squeaks, and the VDO Dayton head unit for cars older than 2007 is prone to failures

Short chain mail - the limp carpet at every opportunity crawls out from under the overlays

Electric windows are not reliable, and the door trim is not stain resistant. The rubber-plastic coating of the inner door handles begins to peel off after a couple of years during intensive use

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The cause of premature failure of the support bearings of the front struts is insufficient protection from dirt. Electric power steering (1700 euros) is not repairable and must be replaced in case of any malfunction

Automatic transmission DP0 - a real time bomb that can "jerk" through 60-80 thousand kilometers

There are no special complaints about manual transmissions, but be sure to check the condition of the oil seals and gaskets - so that they do not leak

When replacing a faulty phase shifter on gasoline engines of the K4M and F4R models, a new timing belt will be required.

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Rubber glass seals peel off on their own, and in 2005 hatchbacks the rear window can fly apart for no apparent reason - when buying, make sure that the former owner did not ignore the branded revocable company.

Sedans have an even more exotic problem - their roof can swell during severe frosts! The peak of the epidemic happened in the harsh winter of 2006, and the fault was the thermal and noise insulation firmly glued to the roof panel - shrinking from the cold, it pulled the metal along with it. Since 2007, mats of a different material have been used, and traces of roof repairs on older cars are not at all a sign of their accident rate in the past.

Renault is trying to position the Scenic compact van as an independent model, but technically it's the same Megane II

The body of the SS coupe-cabriolet when driving on uneven roads perceptibly "plays", and the components of the folding rigid roof become loose over time

The sedan's wheelbase is 65 mm longer than that of the hatchback, but because of the sloping roof and piled-up struts, it is less comfortable to sit in the back

The fastest of the Megan's, the RS is supercharged to 224-230 hp. two-liter F4R engine, outwardly almost did not stand out

Five-door hatchbacks are rare on our roads, and three-door hatchbacks are completely exotic

The station wagon is built on the same extended wheelbase platform as the sedan. Because of the Spanish assembly, the new one cost 60 thousand rubles more, so it did not gain the same popularity

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The electrician does not regret dampness: the contacts of the lamps are oxidized (in dorestyling sedans older than 2006, the diffuser is also melted from local overheating), xenon ignition units fail (200 euros each). Electric door glass drives (300 euros) are poorly protected from water, and their control buttons do not shine with reliability even when dry.

The "climate" of the cabin is equally likely to go on strike due to a fan failure (250 euros), its control unit (180 euros), and after 100 thousand kilometers, even worse - due to a jammed air conditioner compressor (900 euros). In cars of the early years of production, it was often necessary to change the "head" of the standard audio system under warranty, whose display did not go out when the ignition was turned off.

The main "consumables" in front - levers and steering rods

The silent blocks of the rear suspension do not differ in special survivability, but they are located in plain sight - it is not difficult to control their condition

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It can be easier to extinguish an illuminated airbag malfunction signal by inspecting the electrical connector under the driver's seat. Worse, if after 80-100 thousand kilometers the cause is a break in the wiring bus in the steering column - its harbingers will be clicks when you turn the steering wheel, and you will have to change the entire block of steering column switches (250 euros).

And do not be lazy at least once a year to clean the drain holes in front of the windshield (for this you will have to remove the windshield wiper leads and the protective plastic casing). Otherwise, you risk not only making a swamp in the cabin and spoiling the thermal insulation of the motor shield, but also unscheduled changing the "trapezium" of the wipers (400 euros complete with a motor): being drowned in the "pool" of the catchment tray, it will not last long.

They do not like dampness and numerous electrical wiring connectors under the hood - it is better to think twice before washing the engine. And it is advisable to treat individual ignition coils (45 euros each) even without washing with special grease in the place of contact with the candle - this is a chance to somehow extend their life. Where the coils are located and how to change them is probably known to every "meganovod" - this weakness was inherited from the first generation machines. Until 2006, only Sagem coils were installed on all gasoline Megans, which sometimes did not live up to 30-40 thousand kilometers. Then, most of the machines were equipped with Beru or Denso reels - they last much longer.

If the engine does not want to start at all, the search for the culprits should be started with the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors (30-40 euros). A more expensive source of trouble for the most common 1.6 engine (85% of cars on our market) and for a two-liter unit (6% of cars) is a variable valve timing system. Before the unit was modernized during restyling in 2006, the phase shifter in the gas distribution mechanism (500 euros) was meekly changed under warranty, which often became the first surprise for owners of very fresh cars with a mileage of only 20 thousand kilometers. At first, the mechanism quietly wedges, which complicates starting the motor in frost, and then loudly declares its fatigue (at first - only after a cold start) by "diesel" rattling - the sealing plates of the phase shifter rotor blades wear out and the retainer socket in the stator housing breaks.

Be careful - the low-lying plastic boot bottom is easy to split. On cars before 2006, the rear brakes were not equipped with mud guards, which leads to accelerated wear of the inner pads

In winter, the plastic flap of the gas tank often freezes, and an attempt to open it ends in a breakage of the retainer

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Active drivers of cars with a brisk two-liter engine often finish off the rear support of the power unit after 30-40 thousand kilometers (with a 1.6 engine it usually lasts two to three times longer), and it makes sense to change the water pump to any of the units along with the timing belt every 60 thousand kilometers - it is unlikely to reach the next one. By the way, do not be tempted to change the belt in "Uncle Vasya's garage": the pulleys on the crankshaft and camshafts sit without keys, and you need not only to correctly set the phases, but also to tighten the fastening bolts correctly - the consequences of turning the pulley are no better than when a belt breaks ...

Transmission problems? There are. Manual gearboxes - either six-speed gearboxes for two-liter cars, or "five-speed gearboxes" with less powerful motors - rarely fail by themselves. They can only be blamed for the lever stroke that was inaudible from birth and for oil seal leaks after 100 thousand kilometers (watch the oil level - otherwise the differential bearings will suffer). But jerks at the moment of closing the clutch discs often begin after some 10-15 thousand kilometers. The twitching is especially noticeable when the unit heats up in the heat or when driving in traffic jams - and it cannot be radically cured even by replacing the complete “basket” (250 euros).

But this is a saying. And a fairy tale - an adaptive "automatic" DP0 (cost 3500 euros), under the name AL4, bothered the owners of Peugeot and Citroen cars (AR No. 11 and 18, 2009). The unit, which debuted in 1999, has been improving all its life, but it has remained capricious. The box does not like to work in a cold state and is sensitive to the oil level (in the absence of a dipstick, it can only be checked on a lift). In the risk group, both oil seals and a torque converter (a bulkhead will cost 700-1000 euros), but most often - sometimes after 60-80 thousand kilometers - due to strong shocks during switching, you have to change the modulation valves or the entire valve body (200-450 euros ).

The body metal is reliably protected by galvanizing: the chip in the photo is more than a year old

The anti-gravel stickers on the rear fenders are weak. On the other hand, the sticker on this car flew off completely

Plastic front fenders are not afraid of light impacts, but the bumper clips on them break off with ease

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Weaknesses in the suspension are also known. Take at least the support bearings of the front struts (100 euros) - before the reinforcement of the structure in 2007, their warranty replacements due to tapping on irregularities happened even after 15-20 thousand kilometers. But when you hear a rattling in the steering column, do not rush to the service immediately - on every second car this is the norm: the steering shaft could reach the travel stop in new cars. The "rake" itself (600 euros) usually requires surgical intervention with the replacement of a broken bushing no earlier than 70 thousand kilometers. As a rule, the steering tips hold the same amount, but the rods (40 euros each) have time to be updated a couple of times until then - that rare case when it makes sense to put on a more durable "non-original".

Silent blocks of McPherson front suspension arms could serve 120-150 thousand kilometers each, if they had not been consumed twice earlier, together with levers (100 euros each) with worn-out non-removable ball bearings. Of course, non-original hinges can be bought separately, but how strong a lever with a bolted ball will be is an unanswered question.

Low-beam halogen lamps do not last long, but change Jesuitically - to the touch, through the hatches in the front wheel arches

Does the windshield fog up quickly and there is a lot of dirt under the hood? This means that the sound insulation of the engine shield has swollen and the seal has sagged. To clean the drain pipes, you will have to dismantle the wiper arms and the cover under the windshield. Short-lived ignition coils (they are of different brands on this engine) change easily - spare ones in the trunk will not interfere

Bushings and anti-roll bars are surprisingly durable, giving no reason to remember them up to 110-130 thousand kilometers - the same number are, for example, front shock absorbers (90 euros). Rear shock absorbers working at a large angle (50 euros) are harder - they often give out their fatigue not by leaks, but by knocks before 100 thousand kilometers, and pay attention to the silent blocks of the rear beam (70 euros) after 100-120 thousand kilometers: if they creak - then torn.

You probably already understand why the Renault Megane II is becoming so seductively available at an age. But if the soul still asks for it, we advise you to pay attention to cars after restyling in 2006 (the French call them cars of the second phase) - many "childhood diseases" have been cured, and reliability raises fewer complaints. How tempting are the prices? Four to five-year-old cars with a 1.4 engine are estimated at 300-400 thousand rubles, with a 1.6-liter engine - at 330-450 thousand rubles - for example, Chevrolet Lacetti (AP No. 14-15, 2010) or Peugeot 307 (AR # 11, 2009), and more reliable peers Toyota Corolla or Mazda 3 are more expensive. And the most interesting offer is, of course, two-liter Meganas: they are more expensive than only by 10-20 thousand rubles. And, of course, it is better to prefer "mechanics" - although you will have to get used to the jerky nature of the clutch.

Vladimir Khvatkin

27 years old, Moscow, system administrator

My previous car was also Renault Megane II, but in a modest configuration Authentique, with a 1.4 engine and "mechanics". For five years from unscheduled replacements - only the ignition coils under warranty. That Megane conquered me with the convenience of the interior and the comfort of the suspension, so I changed it to a hatchback - also five years old, with the same mileage of 80 thousand kilometers, but in the Dynamique configuration, with a 1.6 engine and automatic transmission. I knew about the weakness of the box, but on this car the valve block has already been replaced under warranty. But I "got" to the phase regulator of the engine - a few months after the purchase, its replacement, together with the belt and pump, cost 15 thousand rubles, and then by acquaintance. Soon, on this engine, it was necessary to change half of the ignition coils (no longer under warranty, at 1000 rubles apiece). Further - steeper: due to the closure of the wiring rotted in the rear door, the fuse box first flew, and then the starter burned out (a tow truck and repairs with used spare parts cost 17 thousand rubles). And all this happened in a year and 15 thousand kilometers. In general, my next car is unlikely to be a Megane.

A fairly large number of cars are represented in the C segment on the Russian market. But, most of all, the model stands out against their background - Renault Megane. Since the release of the first generation, this car has been a representative of the golf class. He has survived not a single regeneration and today buyers have the opportunity to purchase a third-generation Renault Megan car in a hatchback body. The manufacturer experimented a lot and produced a variety of versions of this car (3-door Renault Megan, 5-door Renault Megan Sport, station wagon, Renault Megan Convertible).

Today, many owners and fans of the brand are interested in where Renault Megan is assembled for the Russian market? The first generation of this car model appeared on the domestic market in 1996, then it replaced the Renault 19 car. Since that time, the car has gone through three restyling, and where it just was not produced. Renault Megan of the first generation was a "purebred" French, as it was supplied from the north of France (Douai plant). In addition, the first Megan was collected for other markets in Spain (Palencia city). The second generation of the model was released in 2002. The updated "Frenchman" was collected in three countries at once:

• Turkey produced a sedan
• Spain produced a station wagon
• France produced a hatchback.

After a short time, a Renault Megan plant was opened in Turkey (Oyak-Renault plant, Bursa). From that time to 2011, a Turkish-made hatchback was sold on the Russian market. This third generation car model was also assembled in Turkey and in Russia at the Avtoframos enterprise in the period from 2010 to 2013. But, last year, after the release of the modernized Megan model, production was resumed at this very plant near Moscow, where the Frenchman is being produced to this day.

Which countries are producing other Renault models?

We have already figured out where Renault Megane is produced for the Russian market. Now let's talk about other countries that manufacture Renault cars. A subsidiary company Renault-Russia (Avtoframos) has been operating in our country since 1998. The assembly of several car models at once is established here. Also, cars of the French concern are produced by another domestic enterprise - "AvtoVAZ". In addition to the Russian Federation, cars of this brand are assembled in the following countries:

• Romania (the cars assembled here are sent to the European market, and partly to the Russian);
• India (Renault is produced here for the domestic market, as well as for Africa and Asia);
• Russia (Auto VAZ and Avtoframos - they produce cars for the domestic market);
• Brazil (produces cars for the domestic market, cars of this assembly are not transported to Russia);
• Spain (Valencia city).

Our domestic enterprise produces Renault Megane with a 1.6 liter gasoline engine. The power plant works in steam, both with a mechanical and automatic gearbox. But, buyers can purchase this model with a 2.0-liter Turkish-built engine.

Russian Renault Megan

Official dealers can offer our fans this car model in six trim levels. The basic version of the car with a 1.6-liter engine will cost 569,000 rubles. Where Renault Megan is produced, they know about the peculiarities of our roads and climate. Therefore, during the assembly process, all factors are taken into account that allow us to produce machines that are most suitable for operation in our harsh conditions. For 784,000 rubles, the buyer will receive a fully equipped car with everything necessary. Our compatriots will be able to purchase a model with a 2.0-liter unit. This version of the car is assembled by Turkey, and only in two trim levels.

The Russian Renault Megan is slightly different from its European cousin. The car began to weigh less - by 8 kilograms, and became longer by eight centimeters. The luggage compartment has been increased by 75 liters. The wheelbase of the domestic "Frenchman" is 2641 mm. An interesting fact is that Megan will be available only to our customers in the colors "gray plate" and "blue mineral". If we consider the technical side of the European and Russian versions of the car, then they are almost identical. The transmission and suspension design remained unchanged. The hatchback interior will delight you. Everything here is done at the highest level, there is nothing superfluous. Our engineers installed a good dashboard and used high quality materials. For the European market, the model is offered with a larger number of power units than for the Russian Federation.

Renault Megane for Europe is equipped with both gasoline (from 100 to 180 hp) and diesel (from 85 to 130 hp) engines. Throughout its history, this model has gone through a lot (changes, improvements, replenishments). But, it was worth it, today this car is preferred in most countries of the world for its good value for money, as well as for excellent running characteristics.

Renault Megane was initially conceived as a small family car in the “C” segment. It appeared on our market back in the nineties, and since then has changed several generations. The most iconic of these was the Renault Megane II, which became a five-door. Now only the third modification of the Renault Megane III hatchback is supplied to the Russian market.

Let's take a look at the technical characteristics of the car and where Renault Megane is assembled for our consumer.

Foreign factories that make Renault Megane

Until recently, the Renault Megane hatchback was assembled at only three factories. They were located in France, Turkey and Spain. As you know, the most powerful enterprise is located in the city of Douai in France. But, these models did not get to our market. The second in terms of build quality is the plant in Valencia, Spain. From there we also saw a few games. Mostly Turkish collectors worked for our consumer.

Throughout the year, the car was assembled in Russia, but our production "did not reach" European standards. Therefore, it was stopped.

Last year, Renault Megane began to be assembled in Russia at the Avtoframos plant in Moscow.

Localization of production in the domestic market did not affect the cost of the model.

According to a company representative, this only reduced the time of deliveries of finished cars to dealerships throughout the country.

Such a fixation of value is connected with the fact that from the very beginning they planned to assemble the hatchback from us. Thus, the cost for it was made affordable and acceptable for the Russian consumer from the very beginning.

We are building a model with a 1.6-liter engine. It works with a choice of manual and automatic transmissions. The car with a two-liter unit will be supplied to us from Turkey, as before.

Complete set Renault Megane

Russian consumers will see our Renault Megane hatchback in six trim levels. The engine displacement is 1.6 liters. The cost of the model for the basic configuration starts at 569 thousand rubles. The maximum price is set at 784 thousand rubles. Delivery of the car to the dealer's salon is calculated separately.

The two-liter Renault Megane will also be available to buyers. But, they are collected only in Turkey. These cars come in two trim levels.

What Renault Megane looks like in our assembly

The Russian version of the Renault Megane will be eight centimeters longer than its European brother. Its trunk was increased to 75 liters, but the total weight of the model was reduced by eight kilograms. The wheelbase of the model is 2641 millimeters.

The engineers have improved the view from the driver's seat. This was achieved by recessing the corner of the front glass. The rear window is small at first glance, but there is good visibility from it.

In technical terms, the European and Russian versions practically do not differ from each other. The suspension structure and gearbox have been preserved here.

It is noted that this car has become safer, and its design is so good that it will satisfy the needs of any consumer. Is it so?

In terms of appearance, the car received a modified radiator grille and improved headlights. Sporty body curves are the same in ours and in the European version. Inside, the car will delight you with a rich interior decoration and a very attractive dashboard design.

The driving performance of our sedan is in no way inferior to its European counterpart. The same as the dynamics of acceleration. You won't have to complain about comfort either. Of course, the car will drive better on flat asphalt than off-road. But, some pits are not a hindrance for him.

We were pleasantly pleased with the color scheme of the model. Some colors are available only to our customers. For example, "blue mineral" or "gray plate". Therefore, rest assured that where Renault Megan is assembled does not affect its technical characteristics in any way. The Russian layout is in no way inferior to the European counterpart.

The new Renault Megan 3, according to its technical characteristics, belongs to the C class of cars with a spacious interior for 5 seats, a trunk with a volume of 368 liters. There are 3 petrol engines to choose from 1.6 - 106 HP, 1.6 - 114 HP. and 2.0 - 138 hp. Ventilated disc brakes at the front and disc at the rear. The volume of the fuel tank is 60 liters. Car weight from 1280 kg.

In addition to the familiar engines, a new 1.6 16V 114 hp is available. The 2015 Renault Megane can be bought with a manual transmission or with the new X-Tronic CVT (automatic transmission) robot. The car is specially prepared for Russia, high ground clearance, additional noise insulation, anti-gravel coating, energy-intensive suspension. The Megane body is reliable and safe. According to the EuroNCAP crash test, the car scored 3 stars out of 5.

. 6 - 106 HP: fuel consumption city / highway - 6.7 l / 100 km. Cruising on a full tank 896 km on the highway. The maximum speed of the car is 183 km / h, acceleration to 100 - 11.7 seconds for the 5MKPP.

Megan Specifications for Engine 1. 6 - 114 HP: fuel consumption city / highway - 6.6 l / 100 km. The power reserve on a full tank is 909 km on the highway. The maximum speed of the car is 175 km / h, acceleration to 100 - 11.9 seconds for the CVT.

. 0 - 137 hp: fuel consumption city / highway - 8 l / 100 km. Cruising on a full tank 750 km on the highway. The maximum speed of the car is 200 km / h, acceleration to 100 - 9.9 seconds for 6MKPP.

Megan Specifications for Engine 2. 0 - 137 hp: fuel consumption city / highway - 7.8 l / 100 km. Cruising on a full tank 769 km on the highway. The maximum speed of the car is 195 km / h, acceleration to 100 - 10.1 seconds for CVT.

. 5 - 95 HP: The maximum speed of the car is 190 km / h, acceleration to 100 - 12.3 seconds for the 6MKPP.

Megan Specifications for dCI 1 Diesel Engine. 5 - 110 HP: The maximum speed of the car is 190 km / h, acceleration to 100 - 12.1 seconds for 6MKPP.

Megan Specifications for dCI 1 Diesel Engine. 6 - 130 HP: The maximum speed of the car is 200 km / h, acceleration to 100 - 9.8 seconds for 6MKPP.

The naked eye can see the difference in appearance that distinguishes the Megane II from today's version. "Face" the third generation copies the coupe of the same name, which appeared with us a little earlier. It is impossible to say that this is a drawback, because both cars look fresh from the front. The sharp edges of its predecessor were replaced by elegant flowing lines and, probably, more correct body proportions. The new design is calm rather than flashy. However, Megane III looks much more impressive.
The trunk is quite voluminous for a compact hatchback (368/1125 liters), moreover, the spare wheel does not take up useful space, since it is located in the lower part of the compartment, directly above the road. It doesn't matter that the tailgate handle has taken an unfortunate place - in inclement weather, opening the trunk and not getting your hands dirty will be problematic.
The interior of the updated version has changed significantly - no continuity of generations is found. This is probably good. At least from those considerations that the changes affected both the design in general and the quality of finishing materials. In some places, soft plastic is used, the elements of the panels fit almost perfectly.
Sadly, the hatchback is supplied to us with only one engine - a 1.6-liter petrol "four" with a capacity of 106 forces. Automatic transmission, which, unfortunately, does not allow the car to quickly pick up speed (up to 100 km / h -13.9 sec.). With such an indicator, the automatic Megane III is difficult to fight for a place in the sun. And this is despite the quite smooth gear changes and good noise and vibration isolation. The dynamics are much more interesting with the "mechanics".

Renault Megane is one of the best-selling French cars. Which, in general, is not surprising, because this car attracts and bewitches not only with its appearance, but also with its well-thought-out ergonomics, and special, "Megan's" behavior on the road. Despite a few very simple interior details, it looks great, and it will be comfortable not only for the driver, but also for his passengers. The sedan layout has already become a classic, and such a car looks the most representative. This machine may become the only one in the family, and although it will be difficult to take away your last crop of root crops from the village in it, it must be assumed that this fact will not upset its owner in the least.

The Renault Megane family of cars was updated in 1999. More expressive and streamlined design, redesigned interior, rich equipment, optimal safety system, new engines ... Thanks to the variety of modifications offered to the models, the new Megan proves itself as a car, talented in every way. The maximum usable volume for loading is a station wagon. Capacity and good handling - hatchback or Classic. Dynamism and sporty style - the coupe. Attractiveness and elegance - a convertible. The designers paid great attention to the safety of the car. The Renault Protection System (SRP) includes two airbags for the driver and front passenger, head-chest side airbags in the front, three-point seat belts with tensioners and force limiters in the front seats. Powerful and reliable brakes with anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBV) are standard equipment.