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But my space shuttle Haynes manual is still giving value for money :-)a, "has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be?". So disappointed ? Obviously modern cars have ABS to prevent this, but the point stands: brakes can only be *so* good. Hopefully my next car will have even more power, with even less fuel usage than this one! The single most important safety item on any car is the tyres. He was scary to be in the car with (if he was drivng) and just annoying otherwise - throwing tapes of Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds out the window 'cause they were anti-christianprobably causing people to take the lords name in vain as bits of plastic hit their windshield at speed. 807. Not true, I'm afraid. Certainly, there are plenty of other Renault owners out there with similar stories to tell. Captur. Storage losses plus electric motor efficiency will need to be as good as, or better than, transmission losses for it to be better using the engine to charge the batteries than just drive the axle. Renault Captur Forums Since 2013 A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. ".Gordini.." A tuning company set up by an Italian that was absorbed by Renault Sport (along with Alpine) and turned into a fashion brand with zero actual racing since. They are just not better than other cars so anything that makes them less affordable is surely crackers. It gets The Tick but be careful that you dont spend too much there are 14 models in the line-up. A term mentioned by James May, basically very polite driving. Post anonymously? Does anyone know those comparative figures for hybrid vehicles? The software updates via Renault medianav tool are poor and cause more problems with the medianav. All cars have a driver though and cars which give the driver control and confidence are the safest. Its noisy as it thumps and frumps over bumps, and it rolls more through higher-speed bends, making it feel less planted around country corners. Having driven throughout France over many years I can tell you the number of souped-up boy racer cars is far lower than the UK, Germany or Italy. really?". I can see things from both sides - I'm a bit of a petrol head, having owned Porsches and until recently a 3.0l Quattro A5. When the owners complain "that's a bit steep, X around the corner only paid Y to get his clutch replaced" they often feel like retorting "well his car wasn't designed by a sadistic bastard". The solution was to encroach on the right hand side wheel arch. Others by the same manufacturer vary from big upright sports car, to slow and ponderous and not sure what lane it wants to be in, via 2CV levels of roll. If you got out of shape it usually wasn't fatally so. All Capturs come with a tyre inflation kit, while a spare wheel was an optional extra. I knew two born agains who drove on the basis that God was looking after them. Not to mention dodgy electrics that cost more to fix than the car is worth after a few years. In reality on the motorway the economy was terrible and they'd have been better off getting something with a 2l Diesel. It should not. Different and not necessarily better but decent. You also see far less sports cars such as the Mazda Miata or BMW Z3 or Z4. They also had a nasty habit of raiding the old parts bin if they ran out of the correct component; no one could identify the starter motor on mine when it died, until one of the older mechanics recognised it as coming from the Renault 4!!!! If you mean not going so quickly that you are potentially unable to stop then you're right. I have no idea how they even got the engine in it, probably from underneath. > I suspect that in the not too distant future the EU will prohibit the sale of new cars with engines producing more than 90bhp. Most just want something that looks nice, will get from A to B, is comfy, hassle free servicing/warranty and has a few gadgets. Seen those. So does this car (ridiculous name, by the way), to take you from A to B and be trendy, or the right colour, whatever. would buy this, then it will probably be a great sales success as 95% of the world is clueless about cars so they should love it. The manufacturers don't claim the MPG figures, they're the real result of standard EU tests. Also made in Europe, in Germany where they drive on the right hand side of the road too. You need to simplify your needs and wants. I've also driven the clio with the same engine. But you never know, Renault may wish to admit that this gearbox has known faults and flaws and look after you on the basis of customer care. 149: lucasro_2300: 46.110: 5th October 2022 - 13:41 Last post by: Lucian Octavian : Info suport telefon. Clutch-packs and the dual-mass flywheel have all been found to be wanting in this transmission. "The good people at VW obviously took some care to make sure that they tried to make their cars as RHD friendly as possible at the design stage. Probably needs new clutch (still original) and cam belt (on second), but TBH, I'll just run it until is dies a death. The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. In case you want to park it with 2 wheels on the grass? It once went to the station with a full load on an iced road, when we were the only vehicle moving for miles, and in FWD it was perfectly controllable. I guess that Clarkson, et al could rid Blighty of the dreaded Captur invasion by forceful use of pianos. Horses for courses indeed. Dann vor 14 durch Zufall an der identischen Stelle ber der chromleiste wieder ganz kleine Blschen. In case of discrepancies, the English version will prevail. The engine horsepower is irrelevant. All drivers should be carefully appraising all those facts (available space, vehicle performance, visibility and other road conditions) prior to any manoeuvre. If you are looking for a hound carrier check out Fiat's 500L. etc. Generally, all cars are capable of doing that. Here, then, we're going to do our best to help you avoid such a fate, by counting down the 25 worst performers in our survey. Also, we hold onto our cars for a long time - one car is 17 years old, another is 11 years old. Fitting three adults abreast will be a squeeze just like in any other small SUV. And it looks liable to roll over if you take a corner at anything approaching a normal driving speed. The XV is now trailing those three, at least. The or buy a two year old car cheaper is stupid because you could say buy a 2 year old Captur and that will be half the price of your 2 year old Gof! 763. It will be 900 down, and 239 per month for 3 years, then pay balloon payment of 9000 or hand it back. Could it be possible theres a difference in speed the gearbox ecu sees that resolves itself once above a certain temperature. Check the seat material for any difficult-to-remove marks and the seats operation, as well as that of the boot lid. Owners have reported non-engine electrical faults the most, notably with the sat-nav and air-con systems and their controls, although most of these have been fixed free of charge within the Capturs warranty period. We should petition the AA / RAC to hassle NCAP into downgrading the safety rating of any car where the light bulbs can't be changed at the side of the road using tools supplied with the car. The Panda 4x4 was, and probably still is, excellent for getting around rural Somerset. Summer tyres are practically worthless in snow or ice. Hell is where the cooks are British, the mechanics French, the police German, the lovers Swiss and the whole thing's run by the Italians. Yes, well, in France, the taxes on diesel are lower (%-wise) than those on unleaded petrol - mainly because some lobbyists told the French government that Diesel was cleaner (more environmentally friendly) with, of course, absolutely no reliable data to back that claim up. The more pressing issue is the choice of SUV or hatch. It was once considered abnormal for a car to use oil, but its not today, and many engines consume some oil. A few. As per the reviewer of this one the car is mahoosively underpowered for it's size - but then doesn't make up for it with economy. As a town run about dog and granddaughter transporter the only things that puts me off are the maker, their reliability record and its a diesel. My own personal car is a 2003 (Back before the environment mattered) Volvo S40 2.0 litre petrol. That won't suit everyone, of course. You get a much better price than cash because of the deposit contribution (and I've asked for that when enquiring about cash). I suppose that depends on what you mean by 'enjoying the driving'. We are well past the point where cars for those purposes can be EVs (I was pleasantly surprised by a Leaf test drive) or PHEVs. Are you sure is actually subsidised for private drivers, as in: Subsidy is money contributed by a government to make an item or commodity cheaper than it's cost? Aircon cannot handle above 25 degrees and it produce hot air instead of cool air. That's the problem with underpowered cars. First time I went to replace a bulb I lifted the bonnet to see an embossed sign saying something along the lines of "Go to a garage to change the bulbs". ", unleaded was very sensitive to price rises(*) while diesel seemed to lag a bit. Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. Are you affected? I did not have it long enough to evaluate reliability (although the passenger sun visor did fall off). >As for handling, the worst situation is that I'm going to need to swerve. The EU test *allows* the manufacturers to do this. Tahoe blue and ivory 1.5DCI EDC. The low opening at the rear looks ideal for dogs, perhaps I will not need that for too much longer for my arthritic elderly Lab, but still good for my daughter's two hounds. Any serious travelling is done in Dad's vehicle - you know, the powerful one with the twin turbos. Unless you start fitting parachutes to the car. Driven at normal speeds, i.e. WebIt was a great car but the frustration was on the A/C compressor. But it covers off my particular use cases splendidly - it's got five seats that grown ups can all comfortably occupy, has a decent almost car-like cabin with plenty of toys to keep me occupied on long trips and I can fit all manner of work and hobby related kit in the back. Generally, all cars are capable of doing that. Jammed under the engine next to something very hot. And before anyone mentions old fun French cars like the Peugeot 205GTi please go and check and you will often find all the fun bits were added to boring base cars by British development teams to suit the British market. Dear dear. The more grip that is available, the harder the brakes are able to work. Not Renault in general but this model? Or spend half as much on a 2-to-3 year old Focus / Civic / Golf etc. So now I have a truck. Specify your car make when starting a new thread, and it will be added to the list of discussion topics. Just another way to try to tie you to the manufacturer. The cars got no power and should not be used on the motorway after 20,000 miles, My hire car managed 28.8mpg on diesel . A 5 month old in fact. The most obvious sign of clogged catalytic converter in Renault Captur is slow acceleration or degraded engine performance. If your Capturs engine wont crank or cranks very slowly, then the most likely culprit is weak or dead 12v battery. Investigating more closely and doing a battery voltage test will clarify whether the starting problem is due to the battery. Some good handling cars do not actually grip that well but you can find the limit and know how far you can take it. Faults & Problems | Renault Captur Forums Home Forums Captur Technical Faults & Problems Filters 1 2 3 47 Next J R Link Fault/ replacement But even in the world of Higher Sanity (tm), go to Portugal, drive like a mofo playing chicken with trucks, but at least the rosary hanging off the rear-view mirror gives you assurance. Felt solid enough with doors having a solid thud when closing. Francouzsk automobilka Renault svol zhruba 15 000 kus modelu Captur, kterm uprav motor tak, aby sploval emisn normy. I'd have struck the little bugger with lightning for that. When baby starts screaming my wife can comfort her, give her a bottle etc. I want to knw if I can get myself, wife, dog and assorted wheelchairs and what-not into the thing, whether I can get half a ton of wood in the back and up my lane to the cottage. Some Clarksole can't get an orgasm from a family car. And most of the time, safety is about keeping a good distance and not speeding. Well, you either want a car or you want a Renault. That's 0,20 a litre extra, thank you! They do tend to spend more hours being fixed than rolling down the road. "Fast" cars may be able to get you to the speed limit more quickly but in the right hands a fast car is perfectly safe. I followed lorries all the way back on the A50 because I could not see to pass them. I drove a 205 once, and you'd measure its 0-60 with a calendar. This will result in loss of steering assistance when stationary or while . All have their strengths and weaknesses, but all are worth short-listing. I've been impressed with my 02 plate Civic 1.6s petrol, 220k miles, still going strong. I hate overtaking on the left. Is it safe? Which used cars are the most reliable and which are best to avoid? The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Anyone who isn't already going a noticeable amount faster than the vehicle ahead shouldn't be in the lane to the right failing to pass it. Ayrton Senna was devout Catholic, and when once asked how he got around corners so well answered: "Jesus is there pointing to the apex for me". The reality is that "efficiency" is a nebulous thing anyway - an internal combustion engine is at maximum efficiency at full load and under normal day-to-day conditions it's more like 2% than the 35% theoretical maximum for an otto engine. So it's perfectly okay if they leave the steering wheel and pedals on the wrong side of the car as well then? >manufacturers don't claim the MPG figures. I've no idea what this is doing in the Reg. jack bailey; Jan 13, 2020; 0. Petrol costs (excluding OPEC's current strangle hold on the US oil), speed bumps, restricted limits, speed vans, mums in 4x4's blocking the roads at school time, lorries everywhere, morons driving and texting etc. * - not quite so quick at coming down, I note. 807. If Apple were *allowed* to claim its iPhone 6 can hold 40Tb of data (5TB?) Higher spec models get good brakes and the entry level models get crap brakes. Or wait for the new wave of baby SUVs including the Mazda CX-3 and Renault Captur. Whilst they were all great fun and the A5 could comfortably return 40mpg they each became impractical for me - kids being born, kids growing larger, hobbies meaning the need to carry more kit, changing jobs etc etc. "My hire car managed 28.8mpg on diesel . After all, its a Renault, therefore it is French! P.S. It was I thought a bit expensive but comparable with the equivalent supermini-crossovers from Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda, Vauxhall, etc. One issue that should concern you that people seldom think about when buying cars is "how much will this thing cost to fix?". A couple of guys at a place I used to work got Priuses on the company scheme when they came out. We've listed all relevant models here. To be absolutely fair though, generally their favourite cars were other nationalities e.g. No problem! A lot of cars we looked at had crap legroom in the back and while it's tempting to say that kids won't care, in reality it made a huge difference, at least for us. The car seems perfectly fast enough and my wife enjoys driving it. They didn't jar the spine when driving over anything thicker than a gnat and the noise was non-existent. And, yes, that dictates a small, low car that is huge fun to drive but isnt for everybody physically. That and the need for special tools which cost a fortune and aren't profitable for a small workshop to have. As my son informs me, Thai drivers have as the basis of their driving technique the motto "Buddha will provide". JavaScript is disabled. Join the discussion on the reliability and defects of When I see a bumper sticker that says: "God is my co-pilot", I generally suggest to the driver that they allow Jesus to drive. I hired one and had no feeling of it handling on corners any differently to one of your recommended hatchbacks, a number of which I have had and currently have the excellent Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 tsi. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Nope. >>And how many young families have kids over six foot that would find the rear leg room cramped - very few I would imagine. Beim ersten Mal wurde entrostet und neu lackiert auf Graratie . After 6 years seems got faulty after the check from service center. If driving the car from the engine is even 1% more efficient than driving it from an engine-charged battery, then the design should really only allow for charging via regenerative braking (that literally is free energy, since you want to lose the kinetic energy anyway, you might as well get some use out of it). No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Renault Captur reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy. It has a top 5* EuroNCAP safety rating. As for handling, the worst situation is that I'm going to need to swerve. A certain make of Chinese made tyres beat many mainstream tyres like Michelin in a range of tests at half the price ! I too would suggest to see if there is a software update. Problm s nadmrnmi emisemi by se vak mohl tkat i dalch voz znaky, dajn jde a 700 000 aut. Gets you on top of every hill in snow and ice, cheap to run, small, and relatively easy to fix. 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