Renault Grand Scenic (2004 - 2009) 2.0 VVT Dynamique 5d Auto (Euro 4) (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Says that I saw sense and didn't buy a Vauxhall Zafira.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone comments on the key card system, and people have said that it looks great for its size. The Flame Red paintwork gets admiring comment too.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definetely. Might go for an Espace next time, but that won't be for a few years!
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Grand Scénic or an Espace
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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?
£10,350
When did you buy the car?
June 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car was one year old, and had lost £8,000 in that time, so somebody else had to bear the brunt of depreciation. Also, I bought a Laguna from the same place on the same day, so got a great deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed 7 seats for my growing family.
What was the dealer like?
Very, very helpful. Gave me whatever I wanted.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The automatic gearbox is great. The 2.0 engine will leave plenty of boy racers behind, making them look very embarrased indeed! Sounds beefy when you want it to, but is very hushed when cruising on the motorway.
What's it like to park?
Vision can be restricted when you have children in the very back seats, so I would advise you specify parking sensors. However, it is overall very good, for a car of its size.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
When I got the car, the air conditioning didn't work, but this was soon sorted out under manufacturers warranty.
What's most practical about your car?
The two extra seats with pop out of the boot and the tug of a rope. Couldn't be easier.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
So many. The automatic parking brake is fantastic, as it releases when the accelerator is pushed, and engages when the turn the engine off. Automatic headlights and wipers are great too.
