Renault Safrane Hatchback (1993 - 2000) 2.5 20V Executive 5d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Victory of good sense over image! Tight wallet...
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love the experience of being inside it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes
What are you likely to buy next?
Depends if money no object, but for the moment will keep the Safrane.
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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?
£2,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bought from eBay. Great deal at £2000 for 6 year old car with one owner FSH.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Value, comfort and practicality. Now the cheapest, most reliable entry into executive motoring.
What was the dealer like?
Fine
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handles well, and supremely comfortable long distance cruiser. Seats great. Not the quickest for overtaking - q a heavy car, but reasonable power from very smooth 5 cylinder engine. Same engine as in Audis and Volvos.
What's it like to park?
No problem.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rusted through one of front spring retaining cups. Key blipper wore out and ignition lock failed - £100 each. Otherwise very reliable. Done 30k on this one and 80k on previous 2.0l Safrane. The autobox on the 2.5l (Asean Warner) is totally reliable unlike the pre 1996 Mark 1 cars.
What's most practical about your car?
Almost estate car carrying capacity, yet it is a pretty stylish (the Mark 2 much better then the Mark 1) and very comfortable executive.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Like the steering column mounted radio controls. Sunroof.
