1998 Renault Scenic RXE Monaco review from UK and Ireland
"Family motoring for the enthusiast without an Elise"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing, totally reliable.
Paintwork not of the highest quality
Carpets wore through on drivers side.
General comments?
I really enjoyed having this car - it was supplied to me at 18 months old as a company car, and I have to admit that I felt old. Having come from a 406 that was really good fun to drive, I was dreading the MPV and expected something that was bus-like to drive... but after a week or two, I was throwing it into bends, taking it to the red-line, relishing the driving position, and enjoyed the long-slog ability. So comfy, so sensible, but with a good dose of performance, acceptable economy, and plenty of room this is the ideal family car for the person who still enjoys a drive. Obviously it won't compete with an Elise on a back road, but then would you choose to drive an Elise ALL the time? Neither would I...
And the replacement has turned up this week - another Scenic Monaco, but with the 16v 2.0 litre engine installed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 16000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 406 |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2002 |