Renault Megane Scenic 1.9 RT dTi 5d (1999/T) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Good value for money.
Costs
Initially good but becoming more expensive with age. Shop around for local mechanic to do work and help to reduce costs.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable on longer journeys with good access to all of the controls.
Performance
Especially good on long motorway journeys.
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Living with it
Reliability
Two breakdowns in 5 years both related to turbo inlet pipes working loose otherwise no issues.
Image
It's a family mini MPV not the latest boy racer toy.
Comfort
Good legroom for the rear passengers and good seats in the front.
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Security and Service
Security
No issues with good factory fitted immobiliser.
Service
Different experiences from different main dealers in two locations. Switched to local garage 2 years ago. No major issues. Parts prices good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Turbo inlet pipe worked loose twice otherwise fine.
Other
Impression is that it is heavy on front tyres but otherwise fine.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes