2002 Renault Scenic review from UK and Ireland
"It's a dog"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water ingress from sun roof panel from new.
Clutch replaced at 29,000 miles.
Middle rear seat constantly jams and is hard to remove.
Constant problems with immobiliser.
Poor cold starting.
Poor damp starting.
Constant loss of pile from seats.
Inlet valves burnt out at 39000 miles.
General comments?
Very uncomfortable driving position.
Fairly poor performance for engine size.
Very slow under load.
Unreliable due to starting problems.
Expensive as valve replacement c. a £1000 within six month of warranty expiring.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5250 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39500 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Date of Entry | 14th November, 2005 |