Renault Grand Scenic (2009 - 2016) 1.5 dCi Dynamique TomTom (Luxe pack) (S/S) 5d (2012/62) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm Old, and like comfort and gadgets.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Not many have seen it in the short time I've had it, before it went back to the dealers, those that have been in it are impressed and it does look quite smart in black with the alloys and chrome roof bars,.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Don't know yet, a lot depends on how the dealer and Renault do on this current problem.

What are you likely to buy next?

A replacement for my wife's '04 Hyundai Getz, maybe next year.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£20,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes - did not trade in so got ~15% discount.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Previous car was a '55 Grand Scenic, and I liked it.

What was the dealer like?

Good for sales, not so good afterwards.

What's it like to drive?

Comfortable, responsive, nippy, quiet & smooth.

What's it like to park?

Visibility through the back windows is actually worse than the previous model, so a little more care is needed.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes - with 924 miles on the clock, it broke down, because the stop start system tried to start the car while I was doing 40 MPH, which wrecked the starter motor - no replacement motors in the country, so it has been with the dealer for week now, and no word or comunication from them.

What's most practical about your car?

Space and 2 extra seats for occasional use, many of the annoying things of the previous model have been fixed, e.g. somwhere to keep the rear sliding cover when using the back seats.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Bose sound system is brilliant.