Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) 1.6 16V Fidji 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I have 2-3 children and safety is important.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They are quite impressed with the number of gadgets it has but not keen on the orange door handle or top of gear knob.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, it isn't reliable enough and is not too economical. Also it takes ages to fill with petrol, at least 8 times slower than normal because it keeps clicking the pump off.
What are you likely to buy next?
A Volkswagen Touran SE 1.9.
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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?
£5,999
When did you buy the car?
January 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, it was the cheapest one we could find at the time.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
We wanted a larger car with larger boot space
What was the dealer like?
Fantastic. Sorted out the little dints, except one that we didn't spot but were very helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Easy to drive but the handbrake is quite far to reach to engage. Cornering is okay but wouldn't try to go too fast due to lack of confidence with grip.
What's it like to park?
Really easy, much easier than you would expect, although there are some blindspots, nothing too major though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, the light on the passenger visor stayed lit all the time, it failed to start on lots of occasions, then engine started to cut out on motorway and an ABS sensor packed up on it.
What's most practical about your car?
The boot size
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Automatic double sunroof and windows (both front and rear)
