Renault won`t cough up (Renault Grand Scenic in general)

Member Name: neildey

Product:	Renault Grand Scenic in general
Date:	25/10/09 (90 review reads)
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Advantages: Space and handling

Disadvantages: Pricey parts

The Renault grand Scenic is a superb small class MPV.
I bought the Dynamique version on a 55 plate 2 years ago. I have had trouble free driving for that period until recently: more later.

Price
It is at the cheaper end of the MPV, currently costing around £22,000 new. I got mine pre credit crunch for £9000. It came with leather seats, 6 CD changer, heated front seats, double electric sun-roof (front opens only) and folding electric mirrors. I think I got a great car for the price.

Fuel Consumption
28-30mph around the doors and 38-45 on the motorway, obviously dependant on how you drive as I am a bit impatient.

Space
Leg room is superb for front and back passengers, however the rear extra seats fold up and are a bit restrictive. There is ample storage space in the rear when the 6th and 7th seat are left down. However very little if it is used as a seven seater.

Gimmicks
Apart from the extras described there are loads of secret storage spaces including floor compartments, seat drawers and a storage locker where traditionally the hand brake would be. (The handbrake is electronic and based on the dash-board).

The huge down-side of my experience with Renault is ther refusal to pay for the whole cost to re-fit the instrument panel which was recently featured on "Watchdog". I had conversations with Renault and they refused to budge on the £100 customer contribution to what should be a re-call. I was frankly disgusted at this

Having said this, I have loved the way this car smoothly handles and the panoramic view since I bought it. Parts for this vehicle are pricey but it makes up for that it general reliability.

A good yard-stick for the Scenic is the fact that I would not hesitate to buy a new one at the right price.
It is ideal for people with larger families due to the extra seating and sneaky storage spaces.

Over-all a good purchase initially which is starting to cost too much money as it gets older.

Summary: An excellent small MPV with draw-backs

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