Faults:

The rear shockers were creaking, So I replaced them

Both the ignition coil modules went at different times, they cost £50 each

Both back and centre boxes split

The bonnet cable seized and snapped.

General Comments:

It may be an estate,but on 17" alloys with 215/40 tyres it handles so well

The seats are very comfy although could do with some extra side supports for demanding driving

The torque is poor on steep hills having to drop down into second if behind slow traffic

Very spacious estate.

Faults:

Exhaust (middle and rear) @ 120,000

Suspension (front and rear) @ 120,000.

General Comments:

Amazing - in the 60 (odd) thousand miles I've done in this car in less than 3 years - the car has only refused to start once - and that was a dead battery. This car has to be the most reliable car EVER!!! I really don't want to sell it - but there is a stunning ST200 down the road!! ;O)

Faults:

Rear exhaust at 55000.

Key fob at 67000.

Persistent rattle emanating from the driver side under the chassis.

Petrol tank strap at 60000.

General Comments:

This is a very comfortable, roomy and good looking car, but that I feel, is all that it has going for it. I found that the vehicle is thirsty and for a 2 litre engine very lacklustre in its performance, it's just not fun.

It has some really silly faults too, the central locking only operates from the key fob or the button inside the vehicle, not from the conventional lock mechanism. The interior light does not operate from the rear doors, any parent will know how infuriating it is to have to leave the front door open to see how to unfasten your kids!

Faults:

PCB in key failed, following battery replacement. A new key, excluding blade, cost £60.00. Add another £11 for the blade.

Rear exhaust box replaced at 40000 miles.

Noisy speedo cable replaced twice.

General Comments:

Car has been extremely reliable.

Performance is adequate, roadholding is good and average fuel economy = 34 mpg.

Other than standard servicing items, the car has cost very little to maintain during the five years ownership.

Air conditioning on the later models would be worth considering.

Other than rear silencer box replacement, the other exhaust parts are original.

Faults:

Internal fan controls seized.

Exhaust at 60000 miles.

New rear door seals required at 60000 miles.

Bonnet catch assembly required at 50000 miles.

General Comments:

An extremely comfortable and enjoyable car to drive and with regular servicing at Renault dealer has not missed a beat.

Has a satisfying turn of pace but is far from a performance car particularly in the suspension department. Renault have gone for comfort here - the suspension should be harder to make the most of the car.

Servicing costs and parts are expensive and depreciation (largely due to the downward pressure on new car prices in the time the car has been in my possession) has been massive. Purchased for £10,000 now worth less than £5,000. But at that price it would now be a bargain.

Faults:

The only things were at Christmas 1998 when the battery died suddenly, and at the same time a wiring fault under the drivers seat showed the airbag warning light.

General Comments:

This car is the best I have had! It has taken us to the South of France at high speed in great comfort. It will be a difficult thing to better it at this price level.

Faults:

Very little apart from regular servicing. Had to have a new petrol pump at last year's service (21K miles) and new rear brake cylinders at this year's (27K miles).

General Comments:

Very comfortable and capable vehicle. The ride is superb over almost any surface but you do not suffer any handling penalty for this comfort - the car is great fun in most situations.

It is also very practical with plenty of space and a big boot.

I think this is one of the best lookers in its class - really makes those Vectras and Mondeos look ordinary.

Can't wait for the new one, which I believe is due out towards the end of 2000 and available in the UK in 2001.

Faults:

Catalytic convertor failed at 20,000 miles. Only other fault was a collapsed drivers seat at 90,000 miles (3 years). Exhaust system rattles but Renault blame that on a non-Renault (i.e. cheaper!) exhaust being fitted.

General Comments:

Nice car, good performance and a good looker too.

Faults:

Front tyre's outer edge scuffed off after ~10,000 miles due to incorrect tracking. After some pressure on Dealer, tyres replaced under warranty.

General Comments:

Pretty average get-away from a standing start, but good over-taking acceleration and a comfortable torque spread. Wish I'd bought one with air conditioning though!!