Renault Modus (2004 - 2012) 1.2 TCE Dynamique 5d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

My elderly inlaws love it because its easy to get in and out of.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definetly not i expected a lot more but am(was) dissapointed 1200cc should get more than 42mpg.

What are you likely to buy next?

Already bought a citroen c4 20 times better than modus.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£10,000

When did you buy the car?

September 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Hoping for good performance from turbo engine with good mpg from small engine.

What was the dealer like?

No pressure to buy,.

What's it like to drive?

Easy,but dont expect mega mpg ,i regularly do a 400 mile journey and the best i can get is 42 mpg and thats taking it steady.and its not that qwik to say it has 98bhp and a turbo round town expect 33/35mpg.

What's it like to park?

Dead easy,your sat high up and the mirrors are good plus with it not being very long you can get virtually any where.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Glovebox broke after 6 month ,quoted over £100 for repair at reno dealers,dosnt like non genuine sparkplugs,plastics inside terrible,.wind caught the drivers door and sprained it ..theres no strap on door to stop it being pulled back...another£120 to repair.

What's most practical about your car?

You can slide the rear seats forward or backwards.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Aircon...you need it to keep windows demisted when its raining.