2003 Renault Scenic FIDJI RX4 1.9 DCI

Summary:

Super family transport

Faults:

Water leak the in boot from the rear window seal.

EGR valve failure at 12000 miles.

Paint flaking from bumper.

All changed or repaired under warranty.

General Comments:

Excellent car, especially on long journeys, the journey to northern France from the north of Scotland is covered effortlessly twice per annum with ease and no fatigue to the passengers. An enjoyable car to drive with all the things I look for in a car. Unfortunate that no replacement is planned for the RX4.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th April, 2004

18th Aug 2004, 16:16

I agree a totally great car for the family, being a great utility vehicle providing great space and comfort during long journeys for everyone on board. Caravan driving with this vehicle is also a pleasure with great road holding, very little disturbance during motorway driving owing to the weight and short distance between the rear wheels and the tow hook, not to mention the 4 wheel drive. I think that Renault were certainly onto a winner here. Real shame that the Fidji model is going to be the last of the RX4s, a fantastic vehicle...I'm keeping hold of mine..

7th Feb 2006, 18:00

Although I have not owned a Fiji model, I owned the 1.9 DCI Sport Alize version. It's a great mover for a car of this size, very comfortable, even with 4 kids in the back. Very spacious boot and not to mention great pulling power.

The RX4 is a well designed car, looks great, and sounds great over 2000 revs. This car moves with great ease and is one of the best cars I have owned.

2003 Renault Scenic Fidji RX4 1.9 DCI

Summary:

Spacious, reliable, flexible, comfortable and economical to own

Faults:

Small water leak in the boot, other than that nothing, although not too many miles yet.

General Comments:

This car was purchased as a replacement for my 3 year old, 43000 mile Scenic Sport Alize 1.6 16v, this car ran totally trouble free all of the time I had it and apart from a few minor rattles, performed extremely well. I found the fuel economy on long distance driving to be up to 44mpg, the best I achieved being 47mpg. I would personally recommend the Scenic as a good family car, that is the reason I bought another one.

To date my new RX4 Fidji DCI is returning 42mpg on average peaking to 45mpg, I have not experienced the body roll reported by some other owners. I would however agree that the engine becomes a little noisy, although not excessively so at motorway speeds.

I am also a little concerned at the lack of a spare wheel cover and the effect that U.V. from the sun will affect the tyre rubber over a long time.

I like the part Alcantara upholstery and it doesn't have the same rattles at a very early age that my last Scenic did.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th May, 2003