Faults:

The hazard flasher switch sometimes wouldn't turn off (I got bored one day waiting for my wife and started pushing buttons!). I wish that the fresh air ventilation could be routed away from the hotter parts of the engine so that fresh air was available without running the air conditioning, but other Eurpoeans are similar with this.

General Comments:

I have owned cars for over 30 years and this is the first one that after 2 yrs ownership still impresses me with its comfort, performance, style and composure. If I was to offer a criticism it would be that the automatic transmission calibration could be a bit smarter; but I've adjusted to it and its change points aren't an issue any more. I guess I bought it because it was a bit different and this is just one of the differences! I'm reassured by most of the mechanicals being by Nissan as I can get service most places. Style that still turns heads and lots of features that aren't immediately obvious. A delight to drive and impressive fuel economy. Very reassuring safety credentials that make me cringe when I have to drive a rental Toyota / Ford etc.

Faults:

Excessive wear of tyres.

Automatic transmission valve body replaced.

High tension coils replaced twice due to misfiring.

Driver window does not close properly.

Body trim discolored.

Interior rattles.

Faulty remote control (2x)

General Comments:

Auto transmission is indecisive. Never seems to pick the right gear ratio.

Engine must be revved high to have good performance, which is a little odd for a 3.0L.

Drives really nicely.

If it wasn't for all the technical problems I even like it!

Faults:

I had this car for a week and it broke an engine mount. I got a 3 year warranty with it, so I can't tell how much it was, but I had to wait for 2 weeks for the part because they had to order it from France. These cars are really rare in Australia and it's hard to find parts for them.

I have to take it back to the shop in a few days because the sunroof got stuck.

General Comments:

Value for money. It's full of electronics and little things that make it easier and more enjoyable for driving.

Leather on the seats is like new, it handles really good and people don't believe that this car is as fast as it is.

It doesn't take much petrol having in mind that it has a 3 litre V6 engine. It takes about 8L/100km freeway driving and between 10 and 11L/100km in the city.

ABS brakes amazed me. This car has better brakes than most of the Japanese and Australian cars I have driven.

Faults:

At 25000km, worn lobes on the camshaft meant a replacement under warranty.

At 34000km the auto trans failed - another warranty repair.

At 46000 km a relay in the engine cooling fan gave up.

At 48900km the fan unit in the aircon has given up - a cost of $NZ5000 to repair.

The agents are no longer interested. Court action is proceeding

General Comments:

A gorgeous car to drive, but utterly unreliable. So far repairs have cost in the vicinity of $NZ12000.

The manufacturers should be ashamed of themselves for producing such rubbish.

No way would I recommend a Renault to anyone.

The French invented the word honour. A shame they do not follow their own precepts.