Renault Kangoo (1999 - 2008) 1.4 RN 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Works in a trade judging by the current state of it.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think absolutely nothing, it fades into the background unnoticed which is just how I like it, girlfriend doesn't like the utilitarian interior though.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would buy a newer one with the Dci engine maybe in the future, these little Kangoo's are way tougher than people realise.
What are you likely to buy next?
Dropside or tipper 3.5 Ton van for landscaping business.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£500
When did you buy the car?
January 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
Very cheap, couldn't expect anything special for the price, it looked in reasonable condition and drove and stopped.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
To use as a stopgap before buying a full size van when starting a business.
What was the dealer like?
Small time back street valeter who just happened to sell a few cars, no problem.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Feels alot like a slightly bigger Clio I would say, is quite a nippy run about when empty but surprisingly for an old 1.4 8v petrol engine it still pulls from low revs when fully laden.
What's it like to park?
This version has all the windows so is just like parking a small hatchback, very easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Exhaust manifold has a crack but just bandaged up with lagging, exhaust blows at pretty much any joint and engine leaks oil onto exhaust which stinks when stationary with the engine running.
What's most practical about your car?
Has been well and truly used and abused by me, filling it with half ton of garden waste, all kinds of heavy machinery, paving slabs and 5 heavy lads in boots. Even at 140,000 miles it still takes it.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Base model comes with no options and no luxuries apart from power steering.
