Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) 1.6 16V RT 5d Auto (2000/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I'm an odd ball!!

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

Great leg room for 6ft son and husband. Neighbour loves it because she has three kids and they would have a proper seat each.

Would you buy this car again and why?

This is my second Scenic (had a 98 scenic 5 years ago) so I think I've answered that question. Would have prefered a diesel, use less fuel.

What are you likely to buy next?

Mistubishi Shogun.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,250

When did you buy the car?

January 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Made him fix a few things before buying so suppose I got a good deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed something higher for ease getting in and out.

What was the dealer like?

Ok

What's it like to drive?

Gearbox makes a huge clunck and jerk now and again but computers says nothing wrong with it. Comfortable and easy to control. good driving position, high up for good views.

What's it like to park?

Easy once you know where the front end is.

Have you had any problems with the car?

It's had the same fail problem on MOT for 3 years running. Little niggily electrical problems eg, central locking drivers door works then doesn't then it works again and so on. Bit of a guzzler being a petrol auto.

What's most practical about your car?

The driving position.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air con.