1993 Renault Safrane V6i RT review from Netherlands
"A cheap, luxuriuos, comfortable and powerful car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first-forward-clutch of the automatic gearbox failed at 110000km, resulting in an expensive repair of USD2000. Seems to be a "normal" problem for this type of transmission between 60000 and 150000km.
Small leakage in airco compressor, replacement costs USD600. Refilling every 6 years only costs USD100.
Damp windows if airco is switched off on rainy days.
"service" light on climate control lights up. The cause for this is unknown. This is not related to compressor leakage.
General comments?
Absolutely fabulous car to drive, I am still having fun every day.
Very silent, spacey, comfortable and powerful.
The automatic gearbox repair was worth the money.
Unfortunately, Renault has no good successor for this car.
Cheap car to buy second hand: almost no Dutch person wants an gas-guzzler of 1500kg (we pay tax per kilogram). Automatic transmission has an a non-sportive image.
This is my first automatic transmission, and I never want a manual again, despite of the high repair costs. It drives smooth, comfortable, lazy or very quick.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0V6i petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 155000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 27th January, 2004 |