Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) 1.9 dCi Maxim (120bhp) 5d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Everyone asks me if i have kids, but i use it for touring so it's good for carrying all my gear instead of using a roof box like my old car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone likes being in it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, reason being the new Scenic arrears too ugly in my eyes.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Diesel but not sure what one. Liking the Nissan Juke.
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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?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Only paid £1000 for a 2005(55 plate) Parkers only give you an (05) option. Showing 18000miles but documented speedo change at 44000miles so 62000miles in total. Everything works inc all windows, Roof, AC, Cruise control etc.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Diesel is the way ahead, loved the electric roof.
What was the dealer like?
Never bought from a dealer.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Put it in cruise control, it drives you steer. Great acceleration, kept up with most cars in Germany inc Bmw and Audi's.
What's it like to park?
Probably the cars worst point, the big boot makes you think it's closer to the next car while reversing that it is.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Drivers windscreen wiper doesn't clear windscreen, been told the wiper arm bearings have broken. Still passed Mot.
What's most practical about your car?
Powerful diesel engine is awesome, I drove the car right across Europe from Edinburgh to Budapest, didn't use that much fuel averaging 64MPG on the Autobahns.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Half leather, AC, electric roof, electric centre console, 12v points everywhere. Too many to mention.
