1997 Renault Scenic RT review from UK and Ireland
"Not quite the bench mark it's reputed to be"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major.
Both sunroof blinds broke.
Plip keys needed attention.
Part of the exhaust separated when hitting water at high speed (not really a fault).
Driver's electric window switch became temperamental.
Lights-on buzzer stopped working.
General comments?
Second choice to a Citroen Berlingo which wasn't available for another 3 months.
It did the job asked of it and its flexibility was very useful.
Seats and ride were not what I expected from a French manufacturer.
Heavy clutch gave me leg-ache in town.
Horn buttons on steering wheel are impossible to find in an emergency.
Would benefit from a battery protection system to prevent the internal lights running the battery down on picnics.
Difficult to keep cool on hot days if not fitted with air conditioning - I've driven at 70mph with everything open on very hot days (and paid for it in fuel consumption).
Sound system was mediocre.
Local Renault dealer was unhelpful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen BX |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2003 |