1998 Renault Scenic RT review from UK and Ireland
"Brilliant concept, let down by poor reliability and lousy build quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where do I start?
Rattling trim - various parts of car - ongoing despite various attempts by the dealer to rectify.
Key lost coding - car could not be started (replaced by dealer - no charge).
Rear exhaust section at 21,000 miles, followed shortly later by...
Middle exhaust section (to be followed soon, I am told by dealer, by the front section, including the catalytic convertor - whoopee, can't wait for THAT bill).
Total ignition seizure - needed a new barrel fitted.
Wiper motor failure - 'wrong batch number' so not covered by the dealer. Complained bitterly - eventually coughed up a refund.
Paintwork very poor - scratches if you look at it too hard!
General comments?
I had been getting reasonably good treatment from the dealer but had to go to a different (Renault) dealer for recent work and got appalling treatment from both the dealer and Renault UK customer service.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 80 |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2001 |