Ford Focus Or Renault Megane
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I'm posting this on behalf of a friend.. he doesnt know which car to get ! Any comments ?!
Ford Focus 5 door hatch-back (current model)
Renault Megane 5 door hatch-back -
It is unfair to compare a 1998 First Generation Focus hatch (face-lifted 2 times in 2000 and 2002, basically a 6-years old car) with the new 2004 Megane hatch, with all the technological advancement and so on...Originally posted by ben1406:I'm posting this on behalf of a friend.. he doesnt know which car to get ! Any comments ?!
Ford Focus 5 door hatch-back (current model)
Renault Megane 5 door hatch-back
It should be compared to the upcoming New Second Generation Focus hatch (selling in Europe now) instead, improved in quite a number of areas, especially the ride and handling, despite, one needs time to get used to the new retro-look.
First generation Focus hatch is still a sound buy though, with the low COE now, it will be a steal. Of course, one that will not be green envied when the new one drive past you
The focus hatch got one party piece that the new Megane hatch disappointedly lacks, the steering feel, which is very communicative. Also is the wierd auto spring-back effect on the Megane wheel, enthusiastic driver or people who loves driving hate it. -
In terms of features the Megane wins hands-down and its a much newer car.
Still think that Focus beats Megane in handling. The price for a Focus now is 71k++ whereas a Megane costs ard 86k (not very sure bout the megane's price but its in the 80 region). The new Focus will be out next yr ard April so its up to u to decide. -
won't reliability be an issue? i mean ford and renault aren't exactly the most reliable cars.
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get a renault....
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Hmm i dun tink that ford is that unreliable... haven heard much complaints about their car... If they are so unreliable, they wouldn't dare to give 5yrs warranty.Originally posted by devmeister:won't reliability be an issue? i mean ford and renault aren't exactly the most reliable cars. -
my classmate's mum drives a mondeo, complain like nobody's business. a/c, radio blah blah always spoil. and he's not the only one i heard from. but i have to admit ford's QC is getting better tho. back in the older days it was common sight to see one by the side of the road.