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  • Road Test: Renault Avantime (2002-2004)
    Large MPV
     
    Renault Avantime
    by David Mead

    Just over a week since I took delivery of my ex-demo Avantime with little over 400 miles on the clock. This, as they say, is a car that you either love or hate, and I must say that this is a car that I bought with my heart and not my head. I think it's just stunning and everyone that stops me to talk seems to agree. The sheer quality of the thing is just unsurpassed by any of the Bavarian machines that I've owned in the past. This car is all about cruising in real style and comfort, handling is very stable but it's no F1 car. Touch a button above your head and all the side and roof glass disappear to render the vehicle a virtual roadster, just fabulous! Here's looking forward to a long trouble-free relationship.



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