Highest Privilege specification with full leather and climate control
Unique, quirky and increasingly collectable
Pillarless coupe with full seating for four adults and double panoramic sunroof
New tyres all round, timing belt changed and new exhaust fitted
Advisory free MOT to May 2026
The Appeal
It is highly unlikely that cars that break the mould so spectacularly, such as the Avantime, are likely to be signed off in the future. Patrick Le Quemont, Renault’s chief designer from 1991 to 2007 oversaw the design. The coupe/MPV hybrid was launched in 2002 and was absolutely ‘ahead of time’ (as Avantime translates as).
Approximately half the Avantimes sold were 2.0 petrol variants; this car is the top of the range 3.0 V6 in privilege specification in illiad blue, which emphasises the car's unique lines, with full black leather trim, whilst the car is almost unique in its design, it lacks for little in the way of luxuries and provides comfort for four adults with the raised ‘theatre seating’ in the rear.image.png1.9 MB
History and Paperwork
Registered on 5th July 2002
5 registered owners
Current V5 present
Full MOT history to confirm mileage at approximately 107,500
The previous owner carried out significant work before deciding to sell again
The current owner had the car examined and all necessary works carried out with a view to keeping the car long term (having previously owned a 2.0 turbo Avantime from new)
Unfortunately, health issues have resulted in the need for several cars to be sold
The list of works carried out by the last two owners has been thorough, with "no expense spared"
Replacement parts include:
New exhaust system
Timing belt and water pump
Front suspension springs and shock absorbers
Rear suspension springs and shock absorbers
Aircon compressor
Entire exhaust system with new
Nearside and offside front track rod ends
Steering output shafts
Front brake pads
Alternator
Spark plugs
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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