Renault Safrane 1993-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap as chips. If gearbox fails, it's cheaper to buy a new car.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Shop around; a huge variance in costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Increase breather to 100mm and she will go, go, go.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Goes better than 2-litre that my mate has.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Bing bong this, that and all. A lot of engine for the standard components.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cool, refined, good self image feel.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    6... mates always fall asleep when I drive - mobile armchair.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    None have ever been stolen, so say Renault.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good service if basic parts needed, otherwise they will be expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None. Needs good synthetic oil.

    Other

    Bing bong bing bong, shut up. Sidelights faulty... just change the language.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No