Highlights
- One registered keeper from new
- Dry stored for 10 years
- Recent new MOT, battery and exhaust
- Rare and distinctive luxury grand tourer
The Appeal
The Renault Avantime stands as one of the most daring and innovative designs in automotive history, combining MPV practicality with coupé styling in a package that was as avant-garde as its name suggested.
This 2003 Privilege model has been with a single registered keeper from new, who has maintained and preserved it with great care. Having been dry stored for a decade and recently recommissioned with a new battery and exhaust, this distinctive French grand tourer presents an opportunity to acquire an increasingly sought after vehicle that continues to turn heads nearly two decades after production ended.
This 2003 Privilege model has been with a single registered keeper from new, who has maintained and preserved it with great care. Having been dry stored for a decade and recently recommissioned with a new battery and exhaust, this distinctive French grand tourer presents an opportunity to acquire an increasingly sought after vehicle that continues to turn heads nearly two decades after production ended.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2003 and owned by the current keeper from new
- Recently issued with a new MOT, valid until 3rd July 2026
- Dry stored for ten years, preserving its condition
- Used for day-to-day driving and annual trips to the continent
- 102,601 miles warranted by the service book
- Original book pack and well-stamped service book accompany the car and can be studied in the gallery below
The Condition
- Overall good condition, besides a small patch of damage on the nearside door and under the grille
- Minor wear elsewhere visible in the photographs
- Interior presents in smart condition for a car of this age and mileage
- Driver's seat still shows minimal wear
- Suffering from sticky window switch surrounds and some rubberised paint surfaces (a common problem)
- Rubberised paint issue can be removed with acetone
The Mechanics
- 3.0-litre petrol V6
- Six-speed manual gearbox
- New battery and exhaust fitted
- The vendor states the car starts and drives well
- Some minor MOT test advisories to report
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