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Verdict
Coupé-monospace atypique produit de 2001 à 2003, au coffre de 530 litres selon Caradisiac. Les retours publiés manquent : un propriétaire signale seulement des bobines d'allumage d'origine défectueuses sur les essence, et un autre un service après-vente quasi inexistant. Euro NCAP non trouvé ; examen complet indispensable.
- Reliability
- 5.0/5
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 16S Turbo 165.
2.0 16S Turbo 165
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 165 hp · Crit'Air 3
Essence turbo de 165 ch et 250 Nm, boîte mécanique, consommation mixte de 9,2 l/100 km (fiche Caradisiac).
V6 24S 210
Petrol · Manual · 210 hp · Crit'Air 3
V6 3.0 de 210 ch, proposé en boîte manuelle et en boîte automatique BVA (Caradisiac).
2.2 dCi 150
Diesel · Manual · 150 hp · Crit'Air 4
Diesel de 150 ch proposé en 2003, jugé nerveux et économique par un propriétaire.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €9,439 – €11,900 (2002 to 2003) | €10,500 | — | 9 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2003: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Bobines d'allumage des moteurs essence
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingUn propriétaire sur Caradisiac signale que les bobines d'allumage, comme sur beaucoup de moteurs essence Renault de l'époque, souffrent d'un défaut d'origine et doivent être remplacées par un modèle plus robuste. Une seule source : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.0 16S Turbo 165, V6 24S 210
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Renault Avantime”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Renault Avantime I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire expertiser la voiture par un spécialiste : l'entretien repose souvent sur les tutoriels et les passionnés.
- Vérifier les bobines d'allumage sur les essence.
- Contrôler le toit et les portes à double cinématique (fonction grand air), très particuliers.
- Tester l'électronique (GPS Carminat, capteurs de proximité, xénon).
Questions to ask the seller
- Quelle motorisation et quelle boîte, et quel kilométrage réel ?
- Les bobines d'allumage ont-elles été remplacées ?
- Quelles factures d'entretien pouvez-vous présenter ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Vel Satis
I · 2002–2009
- Price
- €3,000 – €4,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Laguna
II · 2001–2007
- Price
- €2,000 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 2/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Scénic
II · 2003–2009
- Price
- €1,750 – €3,644
- Reliability
- 2/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Renault Avantime I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de l'Avantime ?
530 litres, et 900 litres banquette rabattue, selon la fiche technique Caradisiac.
Combien de places a l'Avantime ?
La fiche technique Caradisiac indique 5 places assises.
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