Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) 1.5 dCi Dynamique 5d (2005/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Pracitcality over style
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everybody loves the drive
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definately not! I should have done more research when there are clearly sooo many problems documented with this car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Kia Pro Ceed
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,400
When did you buy the car?
August 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not sure now with the amount of problems i've had since i believe he knew about the problems before hand but i got them to replace the cambelt as it already had 60k on the clock.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Having a bad back i wanted something higher up but didn't want a full blown people carrier and the economy.
What was the dealer like?
Very keen to sell
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very nice to drive, very spunky for the engine size and more than capable of keeping up on the motorway with no lagging and overtaking a breeze
What's it like to park?
Not bad at all
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Just about everything! After 4 months the aircon packed up and needs to be replaced £199. After a week the dash failed and needed to be replaced £100. EGR Valve £348 Driveshaft Boot £67.56 Rear Brake Pads £249 Front Brake Pads £188 Glow Plugs £138 Repair clutch pedal wiring £64.67 All this within 7 months of ownership!
What's most practical about your car?
Space
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None
