Marco Cenzatti, 05 september 2006
This was my third Megane-based European trip. Idea Merge worked
perfectly: I picked up the car in Paris and returned it at the Milan
airport two months later. The car was ready when we got to Paris.
When we left, the driver was waiting for us at the airport, by our gate.
The Megane was a good mid-size car: big enough for the three of us
and luggage on long trips, and small enough for French & Italian city
driving. I think we managed to save a little money by having a diesel. I
forgot to check, but we probably put over 4,000 Km on the car wth no
problem whatsoever.

Dr. Tom Maretzki, 23 february 2005
I have rented a Renault Megane station wagon through IDEAMERGE several times in the last few years during two to three longer visits to Europe each year. The Ideamerge Service, the Renault Service, the car, all are exceptionally good. Having a brandnew car waiting for you on arrival, one that suits driving on European roads very well, fully equipped with all you need, is a real pleasure. The Megane belongs to the top middle-range Eropean car models. You are insurance covered and highway protected in other ways. Before the Megane I have had earlier model Renaults under the program, they are all very good. The delivery and car return services are outstanding if you keep to the instructions, phone beforehand, etc. It is really such a good deal that one can only hope that more travelers from the USA (and other qualifying countries) will discover and take advantage of these offers. I have not been once disappointed. I am sure you will not be either. I have not mentioned the savings over alternatives. They are amazing.
For questions you may contact me via Ideamerge with whom I have no affiliation - I am a client.

Jerry Venice, FL, 21 october 2004
Sept-Oct 2004

We leased a Megane wagon for four adults. When we arrived in Milan, I called the IdeaMerge toll-free number and the car was delivered to us at the Malpensa airport within 15 minutes. There was ample room for our three suitcases and three carry-on bags in the rear compartment. The car handled beautiflly on the autostrada and the 6 speed standard transmission worked very well on the winding mountain roads we travelled every day. After our Italy trip, we were able to drop the car off at the Lyon, France airport at 4:00am for our early flight back to the States. The whole lease process went smoothly. I would definitely lease another car from IdeaMerge.

Thousand Oaks, California; May 2004, 21 may 2004
We drove over 4,400 miles in eight countries within four weeks in our Megane. The Megane handled well, and it was just the right size for the two of us plus an enormous suitcase, two wheelie luggages, three smaller bags, and two ice chests.

When we had mechanical problems twice (weasels bit through our ABS brake and engine injection lines while our car was parked in the Swiss Alps), Renault Assistance efficiently handled all the insurance paperwork for the repairs at no cost to us. The zero deductible is what sold us on leasing instead of renting.

Many thanks to Eric at Ideamerge for guiding us through the leasing process. Their websites provide invaluable information that takes the mystery out of leasing a car in Europe. They also provide useful information about traffic signs and motoring laws in different countries.

We're really glad we leased a car instead of taking EurRail. We only wish automatic transmission was available with diesel (for fuel economy). But still, we'd lease again on our next trip to Europe.

Tony and Paula Oppermann, Oppa3@aol.com, 16 november 2003
This is really a review about how easy it was to do the rent leasing program from Ideamerge. We arranged for our car 6 months ahead of time and the car was waiting for us just as planned in Amersterdam. We changed our plans for drop off and did it all by e-mail and one phone call. Eric in Portland Oregon and John T at renault in New York were super as were the folks in Amersterdam an in Paris where we dropped the car. This is so easy and we loved our little Kangoo. When we go again we will use ideamerge again and Renault. Thanks Renault, Eric and John for making our trip so easy.

S. Lee Elliott, leeelliott@tnaccess.com, 14 november 2000
We leased a Megane turbo diesel station wagon in September 2000 for six weeks and loved it. During the time we drove about 6000 kilometers through 9 countries from Paris to Sorrento Italy. The vehicle was new when we got it and we had no problems with it. Povisions for trouble were available but we had no need for them. The vehicle was relatively economical for Europe (diesel fuel is cheaper and the fuel consumption excellent. The vehicle accellerated well and cruised easily at 100 mph (in fact we got so used to the speed it took a while to slow down to US speeds). For the 6 week lease the cost was about equal to rental and we had a new economical vehicle.

Joaquin Langenscheidt, jlc012@hotmail.com, 13 november 2000
I can´t begin to tell you the kind of service I received from you guys. Never in my life I had experienced this kind of service.

I bought the megane through ideamerge in the internet, I flew to paris from mexico and all I had to do was call them from a phone in the airport and ten minutes later they were there to pick me up 10 minutes later we were on the road the car was excellent we were 4 adults traveling for 45 days and the car did it great from the shores of Italy to the mountains of switzerland the car had no problem going 190 km/h loaded!.

Anyway we were in Rimini, Italy when we had a Major accident the car was wrecked, nothing happened to us but we thought our vacation was over on the 15th day, and here is where it gets good. I called the guys from eurodrive and all I had to do was fill in a report of what had happened ( we ran a red light, hit an audi A4 and destroyed a telephone post ). And that very day, 6 hours later they gave me a rented car, for free, while they brought a new megane from paris. no questions asked!.

Returning the car took not more than 5 minutes, they gave me a ride to the airport and i was off to mexico. I couldn´t have enjoyed my vacation more thanx to you.

To anyone having second thoughts about this kind of trip. This is IT! no carrying bags from place to place, forget about lockers, forget about bad hotels because you can drive to the outside of cities and get a much better hotel for a lot less, forget about traveling light. bring what you want not what you can carry. Economically, its the way to go!.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Dave Kaplan, 30 november 1999
Let me say here that the Renault lease was a wonderful experience for us all around. First, the service through Ideamerge was friendly, helpful, and efficient. Second, our service in Europe was quite good. We picked up the car in Milan center and were given a guided tour of the car by a very helpful employee before we took possession. Dropping off the car on our return to Brussels airport was much easier than would have been the case with a rental car. We had noticed a small dent in the bumper that had probably occurred while the car was parked. When I told the receptionist about it, she said it was no problem and did not even ask to look at the car. Third, the Renault Megane itself was terrific. It was brand new, nimble, and comfortable -- perfect for European driving.

We will definitely go with your service again -- so please keep this program going for at least three more years! -- and I have also been recommending it to friends and colleagues.