Renault Grand Scenic (2009 - 2016) 1.5 dCi Expression 5d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Family person.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They loved to borrow it for road trips.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No chance, I have more sense than money.
What are you likely to buy next?
Vauxhall Mariva.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,500
When did you buy the car?
February 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not really traded in an 11 plate Astra 2ltr diesel SRI, and got a car that has cost me nothing but hassel since.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a bigger car, not enough boot space in the Astra.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly enough but like most just wants to get money from you.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Felt a bit sluggish some times, heavy clutch, but good on the fuel, a full tank would get me 550 miles for £75.
What's it like to park?
Easy enough.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I'd be quicker listing what hasn't, put it this way, the AA membership was essential, from faulty electrics, water leaking in the front and flooding the underfloor storage, the faulty calipers, and the key card stopping working leaving me stranded, can't wait to get shot of it.
What's most practical about your car?
It's ok for the seating and has isofix in the middle rear seatp.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The mirror to let me see the kids.
