Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) 1.9 dCi Dynamique 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like my space inside.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
It is easy to get in and out of, especially with those less able.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Good fuel consumption and plenty of room inside.
What are you likely to buy next?
Possibly a Scenic, otherwise not sure.
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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?
£2,799
When did you buy the car?
October 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not really.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
We needed to replace our car.
What was the dealer like?
Seemed OK but six months after we had the car we also had some problems.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It drives OK but not as well as the Vauxhall Zafira, particularly when loaded, but the fuel consumption is noticeably better around town (we used to refill the Zafira once a week, but with the Scenic it's every 2 weeks). Would consider another Scenic more so than a Zafira.
What's it like to park?
Parking is easy but you need to be careful when parking between cars with a low front end as you cannot see how close you are.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Dash needed to be replaced - cost £150. Clutch needed replacement - cost £800. Gearchange linkage (plastic) kept popping off. The repair is to replace the complete gearstick but there are only second-hand parts which cost as much as the new parts but with no or limited warranty. The easy repair is to tie some wire around the linkage to prevent it from popping off. Front wipers failed - plastic linkage again.
What's most practical about your car?
The room inside and the stowaways/drawers.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None
