Family car- what do you think of this

Inactive

redrolo wrote: »

Why is it obvious? I have had several french cars and nothing wrong with them....

You are very fortunate then, they are usually unreliable rubbish.:rolleyes:

jammin_2

I hired a 08 Renault Scenic the other day. Drove it 10 hours from one end of Ireland and back again in one day. As much as I dislike French cars, the Scenic was great. Lovely to drive, really comfortable for everyone, plenty of space for all 6 of us (there are 7 seats) and luggage. Was good on fuel, too.

Would I buy one? No, because I'd worry what would become of it in a few years time. Great when new though!

hewhoisnotintheknow

Inactive wrote: »

You are very fortunate then, they are usually unreliable rubbish.:rolleyes:

Citroen for example are coming in reliability above vw ford audi etc

when you consider how much cheaper they are they may seem like a better purchase

hewhoisnotintheknow

Inactive wrote: »

You are very fortunate then, they are usually unreliable rubbish.:rolleyes:

Ive always had citroen on peugoet and have had no problems other than wear and tear

many of these have been taken to over 200k

However i am currently trying to reject a brand new golf as it has been totally awful. I find it funny how citroen and peugeot come above vw in reliability but people are happy to ignore this

jeannieblue

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

Citroen for example are coming in reliability above vw ford audi etc

when you consider how much cheaper they are they may seem like a better purchase

Yeah.......... great wiring.. and you'd get a paper cut from the bodywork its so thin ..

jeannieblue

redrolo wrote: »

Why is it obvious? I have had several french cars and nothing wrong with them.... The lady has a french car already..... Whats wrong with an Astra etc.... for the ladies budget there aint anything without high miles on them..... read the whole thread perhaps

Is it me, or does the grammar grate on you too?

I've read the whole thread - and if the 'lady' wants a reliable vehicle that will last a couple of years or so, avoid your list!

geordie458

Does anyone else find this incessant bashing of French cars tiresome? I've had 4 French cars over the years and none have been any less reliable than the fords or vauxhall i've had.

cyclonebri1

Inactive wrote: »

Or just buy the Mazda and be confident in the reliability of the car.:rolleyes:

:eek: Don't buy a Mazda:eek:

Well not a Mazda 6

cyclonebri1

Inactive wrote: »

You are very fortunate then, they are usually unreliable rubbish.:rolleyes:

Dependable as ever Inactive? Was one of your relatives harmed in the battle of Trafalgar, I only ask as you prejudice seems deeply rooted?

cyclonebri1

geordie458 wrote: »

Does anyone else find this incessant bashing of French cars tiresome? I've had 4 French cars over the years and none have been any less reliable than the fords or vauxhall i've had.

Yes I do, after years of owning only VX/VW we now have an extended family owning VW/BMW but mainly Renault.

There is nothing so far, and thats 5 or 6 years, to suggest any generic issues with the Renaults we've owned