Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) 1.6 16V Fidji 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Picked a piece of junk and Renault Head Office were not very helpful - give me a good car of same vintage in exchange for my piece of mobile junk and I'll be happy. Maybe I picked a "Friday night special"
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
so-so
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not until Accrington Stanley win the FA Cup or the Vikings win the Super Bowl
What are you likely to buy next?
Anything but a Renault - Pity Yugos are not made anymore
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
No - piece of junk
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
comfort and wife's ease of getting in and out
What was the dealer like?
OK
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
OK - comfortable - predictable
What's it like to park?
easy - but then I have driven just about everything from a NSU Quickly to a RT bus including a Morris Quad, limber and 25 pdr (at age 17)
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
alternator drive shattered, coils broke down, water pump leaked, speed sensor failed, gear change cables broke, radio does not work - internal short drained battery, heater air/con does not work
What's most practical about your car?
seating comfortable and nice to drive
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
none
