Renault Safrane 1993-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Parker's rating may be true when new, but as a used buy you get so much for so little... it is worth noting that anywhere except the UK, the Safrane is a viable and more popular alternative to the BMW.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing etc is not unduly expensive. Being a 3-litre, it drinks a lot.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth, but drives light for its size.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Maybe Parker's didn't have the 3.0L V6!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    FSH is essential for good reliability.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No arguement there, but it's nice that a boring-looking car can blow away all those boy racers.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only thing missing is a log fire.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    But then who'd nick it?!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Flat battery needed replacing.

    Other

    Air con needs attention.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes