Renault Megane Scenic 1.5 Diesel Reviews

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I had my 80 hp 1.5 dci scenic in Nov 2006. Got 3 children under 5 so needed something to fit all of us in and it's been a superb motor. Mines the 5 seat dynamique and its very well equiped. Rear blinds a bit flimsy but with a child pulling at them they will break however well made.
Only two breakdowns since ownership that being a dead battery and the other a broken earth strap but other than that which i class as wear and tear it's been great with massive fuel economy 55+ mpg all day long around town driven carefully and better than this on a run. Top car obviously not in audi,bmw etc league but i didnt pay audi or bmw money for it. These cars are as cheap as chips and are great value for money. Dynamiques dark trim stands up to wear and tear well, believe you me my kids trash this motor and its worked hard and still scrubs up well and looks modern. May end up keeping it or if i do replace will have the 7 seater, dynamique trim with 106 bhp 1.5 engine for a little more power. use mine for commuting, dropping off kids to school, does 70 mph on big roads virtually every day and doesnt let us down. Started 1st time after being left in -5 temp for 2 weeks last December 2008.
I've read other reviews on this car, yes its a bit flimsy and things do go wrong but they are just amazingly good on diesel, very cheap tax, perfect safe family motor 5 star ncap, cheap insurance and great value and spec.
Join the rac or aa, i have because i've got kids and not because i drive a renault.
I've only given mine a 3 star for performance, it's an 80 hp diesel but was purchased to transport my family and i around at the mininum of cost a job which it does and deserves six stars for.
Only other complaint is massive price for the front wiper blades £60+ and you have to buy the front ones in a pair and not just the worn out one. Tyres are ok price got two goodyear eagles nct 205 x 55 x 16 recently for £108 all in thats for the pair, also had rear discs and pads fitted quite expensive job as the bearings are in them. Service interval is 2 yeras or 18,000 miles. Great car, yes it's let me down twice but big deal i could have spent £20,000 and this could have happened.

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I have a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic 1.5 dCi Authentique. The Authentique trim level is so basic. One should aim for Dynamique with a Sunroof. I bought it second hand at 80k miles. Ride comfort is good even with 17 inch tyres. Very spacious at the back, so kids / other family members will have no problem. High driving position is good and the 1.5 (80 HP) unit is more than enough for the job in and around the city. On the highway it is responsive and a good cruiser too. Build quality is awful. In ...

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Owned a 1.5 Scenic DCI for three years now, the overall feeling is similar to driving a jelly, flimsy construction, poor build quality, atrocious after sales service from Renault (waited 8 months for the second key), window regulators that allow the windows to drop, faulty dash display, fuel gauge that is only an estimate, wipers that only clean half of the screen (and cost 230 for a wiper arm) terrible warranty coverage, the cost of parts is nothing short of theft. Anyone that considers that th ...

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I've had a 1.5 deisel grand scenic for 7 months now, i went for a service and found out i need a cam belt at 72000 miles, being told when its being done its advisory to change the water pump too and some other belt/chain. alltogether nearly £600, plus 4 tyres at £120 each for mid range type and the clutch has started to slip, so in all very expensive to run, but i do a lot of miles on the motorway at 70 ish and it does return 50 mpg and its not too bad for a 1.5

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Good family car in principle, but just too flimsy, unreliable and costly to fix. Renault customer service is shocking too. Has to be reliability and cost to fix. Have had the air con go on it (cost to fix £300), engine mount ( £200), battery ( £150), new front wipers ( £60). All out of warranty surprise, surprise. There is uneven tyre wear on the back tyres, so they need replacing every 10k or so at £160 a pair.
1.5 engine struggles on the motorway. Also interior ...

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My Renault Megane is an 04 model with only 28000 on the clock, I am happy driving it but need to down size now as kids are driving for themselves, IF you are looking for a good family car, this is the one for you!

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Good ride height ,comfortable seats, plenty of room for the family, large boot.
44 MPG Avg over the last 20,000 Miles.
Some people may think that the 1.5 DCI lacks performance then they should buy a sports car. Having said that I over took a porch the other day.

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The Renault Megane Scenic is very comfortable and economical - especially on long journies - we have driven from Scotland to France twice. Handbrake on the dashboard with automatic drive off is excellent (it has taken a long time for other manufacturers to introduce this). Also having 6 gears is a boon on motorway driving. Ample storage space and will take a wheelchair in upright position in the boot (one of the reasons we purchased a Scenic) and it is ideal for getting in and out of if you have ...

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In my opinion, it would be wise to buy this car with the 1.5 diesel engine only if you rarely leave the city. Around town, it is easy to drive, but difficult to park due to the disappointing turning circle. But otherwise, this is generally a respectable family car.

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Would definitely buy another Renault Megane Scenic, these cars just get better and better.
Economy on a recent 900 mile trip got 58.7 to the gallon brilliant comfortable car like sitting in your favorite armchair
like the diesel filler cap no need to remove at all this is a good car to rival any expensive German MPV.

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The Renault Megane Secenic is a superb car - some people wouldn't know a good car if it ran over them.

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It is what it is - a FAMILY MPV. Made for FAMILIES - it is practical and serviceable - a realistic car. Makes a great second hand purchase, we would have liked a higher spec one, maybe next time - we would certainly have another one.

Good value for money for those of us who are on a budget or do lots of miles. We recommend!!!

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Fuel economy, I tested the Renault Megane Scenic over 10 fill ups using trip computer as well as my own calculations, new vehicle bought in September and test run form 3500 on the clock.
Would be very intersted to know of any one else experiencing the same.
Also beware tailgate does not open very high - if you are 5.9 + you will easily bang your head. Bottle holders found in old model no longer available.

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Having lived with one of these Renault Megane Scenic 1.5 Diesel for 2 weeks (hire car) I can honestly say it has all the appeal of halitosis. The thick front pillars do all they can to obscure lateral vision, and rear-vision is equally dreadful. The 1.5 engine is, admittedly, frugal, but is also utterly gutless. Low-range torque is pitiful and the 5th gear doesn't even make sense as an overdrive. The seats do all they can to ensure your driving pleasure is enhanced with a really primo back-ache ...