Scenic - What to look out for

wilkobob · Unread post by **wilkobob** » 11 Apr 2005, 23:14

Hi there, a relative of mine is looking to buy a Renault Megane Scenic / Renault Scenic, with the 1.9 Diesel engine. (either DT, DTi, or DCi, depending on specs and price). They have about £3500 to spend, and im doing some of the donkey work finding one. Is there anything I should look out for, i.e. major problems, or other service items that would need changing before 100k?
Cheers
Simon

Mosser · Unread post by **Mosser** » 12 Apr 2005, 00:20

My wifes got a 1.6i megane scenic and its a bit of a bus to drive, and it gives you arm ache after about 20 minutes driving as the seat isnt height adjustable,
Its pretty good on the fuel averaging around 40mpg and is suprisingly powerful as it can keep up with my xantia at the lower speeds up to about 60mph,
But she has decided she is going to be selling hers as she prefers the alfa 156 tiptronic now, neither of us will be sorry to see it go !!, it was a good workhorse and has loads of space but the driving position and handling let it down

alext99 · Unread post by **alext99** » 12 Apr 2005, 03:21

Not much special to check for - just make sure the cambelt has been changed and oil services kept up - mines done 93,000 and drives like a dream - no arm ache ( or anything else )

alext99 · Unread post by **alext99** » 12 Apr 2005, 03:39

p.s. my 1.9 Dti is for sale

wilkobob · Unread post by **wilkobob** » 12 Apr 2005, 04:48

May be interested, please see other post.

wilkobob · Unread post by **wilkobob** » 13 Apr 2005, 23:19

Got one now, paid £4k for a V reg 1999, 1.9 DCi, With electric everything and air con. Got 73k on the clock, needs cam belt doing, and brakes all round need renewing. Apart from a small ding on the boot lid, its all good.