Renault Safrane 1993-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You cannot buy better value car!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap to buy, but main dealer parts expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Its like driving your armchair. Not sporty but effortless and comfort to die for.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Average mpg. 0-60 reasonable, but not important to Safrane drivers.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Oil, water pump, exhaust and Cat go at around 100k miles.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Anonymous executive car. Ignored by thieves, but not insurance companies (group 15).

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only a masseur is missing.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm and immobiliser on post '95 models. I've got a Thatcham Cat 2 immobiliser fitted due to insurance.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Expensive. 'Couldn't care less' attitude - particularly as this is no longer in production.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil and water pump.

    Other

    Whole exahust + Cat (£500).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes