Renault Vel Satis 2.2 dCi Privilege 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciation is quite large when compared to rivals.
Costs
Excellent economy, averages 39MPG, however a set of tyres cost £600.
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On the road
Driving
Manual gearbox is not suited to the small diesel engine
Performance
Feels slower than it actually is, acceleration is satisfactory.
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Living with it
Reliability
One fault in 18 months and this was covered under warranty.
Image
Attracts much attention.
Comfort
The most comfortable car I have owned, especially on the motorway.
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Security and Service
Security
Has deadlocks, so must be reasonable.
Service
After finding a fault with the car, Renault not only fixed it, but gave a fourth year's warranty free.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes