Renault Grand Scenic (2004 - 2009) 1.9 dCi Dynamique 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Your a bloody fool for think the French could build a reliable car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
No real comments, it's just a car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Renault make very good engines but its all the other stuff that goes wrong. Renault are becoming more Hi- Tech which means more things to go wrong and they are very expensive when things go wrong. The engines are very good and go on for ever but the rest of the car can't follow. Totally impractical to work on. Even an oil change is made difficult. IN my old Senic I could change the oil in 7 minutes. In this one you need a good hour and a half providing all the under cover bolts come off OK.
What are you likely to buy next?
I have had Renaults off and on since 1985 and the build quality has been going downhill all the time. It has now got to the stage where I would not get another French car I would probably go for a Leon or VW.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Seemed a bargain at the time and I need the space.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It gets you from A to B most of the time. I would describe it as a cruiser. Soft suspension not for the aggressive driver.
What's it like to park?
No problems, fairly good view except when the rear headrest are up, then you can't see a thing.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A/C stopped working, Blew the Turbo £3000. New instrument computer panel £1500 Heater sensor needed replacing The most impractical car to work on.
What's most practical about your car?
Good heating system which warms up quickly and maintains a constant temperature.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I like the automatic handbrake and seems to have good security.
