Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) 1.6 16V Sport Alize 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing. I wouldn't have thought anyone even notices you in one of these.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. There are better MPV's out there. This one didn't really impress me.
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£700
When did you buy the car?
January 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not bad. Had a problem with the lacquer on the paintwork starting to flake hence the cheap price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a cheap short term family runabout.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It has guts for a 1.6, probably the pokiest 1.6 I've driven. It cruises effortlessly but the handling lets it down. There is a lot of body roll in corners and the steering lacks feel. But that said, it's a 5 seat MPV and it performs satisfactorily for that kind of car.
What's it like to park?
Parking is easy because of the ride height and ample amount of windows with slim pillars. Nice light steering helps too.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
There were gremlins running around the electrical system and they were bloody naughty a lot of the time!!! Bulbs in the dash would work only when they wanted too.
What's most practical about your car?
It's deceptively huge inside. The rear three (independent) seats fold in half or remove completely for extra load space. And there are cubby holes everywhere including in the floor and draws that pull out from under the front two seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Twin electric sunroofs. Adds a huge amount of light to the cabin and avoids the need to use the air con.
