Renault Vel Satis (2002 - 2004) 3.0 V6 dCi Initiale 5d Auto (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Places comfort and value above brand

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Great car, very nice to ride in, looks very plush and much more expensive than it was!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes - as a second hand car it's the bargain of all time - so much for so little!

What are you likely to buy next?

As long as this keeps going I see no need to change. Where else can you get so much space comfort and equipment for so little?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

private purchase via E Bay - good deal

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

For superb seats, all round comfort and high level of equipment - all for a very modest price

What was the dealer like?

N/A

What's it like to drive?

Very comfortable cruiser. Not for aggressive cut and thrust driving but is effortless on motorways and good A and B roads.

What's it like to park?

it is large but high seating position and rear parking sensors make it reasonable overall

Have you had any problems with the car?

Water leak in front passenger footwell traced to blocked drain - no problem since. Leak in air con system required £500 of work but covered under extended warranty.

What's most practical about your car?

Superb seats with almost infinite electric adjustment. Easy to get comfortable and higher seating position makes entry/exit very easy - very helpful when I take my elderly father out. Good all round economy - just completed 1700 miles in France - half of it in the mountains of the auvergne - at average of 38mpg while making full use of ample performance

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Electric memory seat is great. Sat nav gives good guidance but display is not the best - minor roads difficult to see