1992 Renault Savanna GTD review from UK and Ireland
"A reasonably priced family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The crankshaft oil seal was leaking and had to be fixed.
The vehicle was continually overheating. This turned out to be the head gasket which cost over £200 to fix.
The fuel tank straps corroded and had to be replaced.
The back section of the exhaust had to be replaced. It was extremely hard to find one to fit, as the Bosal one for the car is the wrong shape.
The reverse cable on the gear lever broke and the whole lever had to be replaced. However this did solve the problem of being unable to select 5th gear which was due to worn parts.
The tailgate electrics were failing. We later discovered this was due to the wires been trapped and snapping.
General comments?
It is a very spacious family car, useful if you can't afford a people carrier.
It accelerates well even with 7 passengers and shopping in it.
It is economical - it does about 200 miles on £10 of diesel.
However the suspension is quite soft and bouncy.
The parts are quite expensive, and Renault don't seem to sell many of the small parts on their own - they tend to come as part of a kit.
The second row of back seats are only suitable for children under the age of 10.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 119000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2003 |