Bargain reliable car
Nothing.
Fantastic car for the money, no problems at all - I did 14,000 miles in 7 months and still fantastic (though exhaust starting to go)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th April, 2004
Very comfortable with a few minor faults
Alarm kept going off at random.
Engine sometimes cuts out when Air-Conditioning in use.
The alarm fault was quickly detected by the Renault mechanics. Seemed to be due to some coolant leaking onto a wire. Problem has not re-occurred.
Problem with Air-Conditioning is still on-going. Happens very rarely, so will take the car in when it becomes more of a problem.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st March, 2003
A comfortable and reliable car
Not a single thing has gone wrong with the car so far.
I find the seats comfortable, but the back support on the driver's seat is not high enough. By this I mean the top of the seat finishes 4 inches short of my shoulders. I am not tall. This problem gives me a bit of back ache.
It's not the fastest car, but it does well on economy.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th February, 2003
A lemon
Water pouring from the windscreen through the overhead light panel onto the central console after moderate to heavy rain fall.
Water ingress through the windows.
Doors do not open occasionally.
Other electrical faults due to water ingress.
Incorrect information given by the computer in the car.
I am horrified by the way I have been dealt with by the company who sold me the car, they do not see any danger in the water ingress and have only offered repairs to be carried out by the warranty company.
I still have to pay the full price for the vehicle, even though the water ingress has caused depreciation in the vehicle's value.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th November, 2002
V6 200Bhp for Less than £5000
Drivers window mechanism seized in the down position. Purchased one from a Renault Breakers for £50 Renault wanted £380 plus 5hrs labour.
Alloy wheel nut Key is far too soft and bends very easily.
Dashboard lights fail very easily. £3 from Renault they wanted £30 to fit them, easy to do in about 30 minutes.
Slight creaking from clutch mechanism, into gearbox. Not major though, just dry a dry seal.
This car is very, very understated, it is a serious bargain if you after performance, comfort, looks, gadgets, and an excellent ride.
It isn't such a bargain if you are after good fuel economy. It can easily attain 33 mpg on a really good run, but it normally averages between 20-25mpg, not cheap when it has a 66l tank.
Interior is durable and the leather is very supple, gadgets galore from cruise control, computer, climate control, air conditioning and fingertip CD control.
Exterior is classy, refined and hides what lurks under the bonnet! Effortless Acceleration, smooth gear change and lots of torque.
Ocean Blue Metallic paint is really deep and polishes to an immaculate quality.
Handling is very good, with Variable Assisted Power Steering (Lighter the slower you are going), cornering is the one and only drawback, yes it holds the roads like it's running on rails, although body roll is quite significant. This is only due to the self leveling suspension i. e with three in the back it will raise the back end so the car is level again.
Servicing is VERY expensive from Renault, 72,000 service is a BIG one Cam-belt, filters, Platinum Eroded spark plugs x 6, Oil etc. This Service alone is about £750. Lucky mine was done!!
This is undoubtedly a pure bargain £18,500 new, purchased a mint condition one for just over £4000.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st September, 2002
My 1999 3.0 RTI purchased in 2002 at 30,000 miles has been a very reliable car bar the odd computer glitches like no oil, side lights not working when switched on, fuel gauge goes to empty, but they all return to normal. If moisture/rain goes in the aerial roof, it seems to play havoc with the alarm system and you know when the water drips through the interior light cluster. Rarely the car do not start, I press the gas down and it starts with black smoke out of exhaust. Most times my climate control temperature setting do not follow the actual temperature. Think digital climate control is a waste of time preferring the dial system. Only thing gone wrong (breakdown) was the battery at 4 yrs old... one faulty cell causing starting problems and the air con activated on it's own. I have replaced the expensive spark plugs £81 which the back 3 is a pig of a job and Renault have done air con service 3 yrs ago. It is now 8 years old, 64,000 miles and haven't done the cam belt yet as it is 3 years overdue!!!
Bloody hell mate! Get it done otherwise it's gonna be new engine time. I'd get this done as a priority!
8th May 2003, 08:45
It replaced the RXE for a while!