1999 Renault Scenic RT Alize review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent Family Car. I would recommend it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The windscreen wipers don't stop when switched off. They usually keep going for another 10-30 seconds and then stop at a random position usually in the middle if the windscreen. Probably a computer glitch.
Water leaks into the boot making carpet wet.
ABS light came on at 45,000 which was caused by toothed ring on drive shaft breaking.
Driver seat a worn.
General comments?
Excellent family car. Well designed and versatile. Boot can take two small bikes and a buggy for family outings. Nice to drive and plenty of power in 1.6 engine. Handling not as sharp as a car, but you can't get everything.
The car has generally been reliable. Between 18,000 when I bought it and 53,000 miles now, it needed 3 oil/filter changes, 2 sets of brake pads and 2 front tyres. Back tyres are still the original after 53,000.
Unfortunately have to change it as our 4th child has just arrived.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2004 |