Renault Grand Scenic 2013
Analysis of 25 active listings for Renault Grand Scenic 2013 from mobile.bg, cars.bg and other sources. Real market prices, known engine issues and what to check before buying.
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📊 Market data
- Cheap listings3 499 €
- Typical price4 600 €
- Expensive listings5 939 €
- Average mileage195 681 км
⚙️ Engines — what to expect
Renault K9K 1.5 dCi — K9K_1.5DCI
Known issues
- Turbo can fail at high mileage — oil starvation from blocked feed line or worn seals. Listen for whining noise and check for blue/white smoke. (~500–1 300 € repair)
- Injectors develop excessive leak-off — causes hard starting, rough idle, and poor fuel economy. Testing leak-off is part of pre-purchase inspection. (~200–800 € repair)
- Belt every 90,000-120,000 km depending on variant. MUST be done on time — interference engine. Water pump should always be done with the belt. (~300–550 € repair)
- Post-2009 models with DPF can clog with city driving. Forced regeneration or DPF cleaning needed. (~300–1 200 € repair)
Renault R9M 1.6 dCi (twin-turbo) — R9M_1.6DCI
Known issues
- Second turbo can fail — expensive twin-turbo setup. (~600–1 800 € repair)
- Complex emissions system with twin-turbo adds failure points. (~400–1 200 € repair)
🚨 What to check before buying
Overall risk score: 10/10
Serious risks
- Turbo failure: Turbo can fail at high mileage — oil starvation from blocked feed line or worn seals. Listen for whining noise and check for blue/white smoke.
- Injector failure / leak-off: Injectors develop excessive leak-off — causes hard starting, rough idle, and poor fuel economy. Testing leak-off is part of pre-purchase inspection.
- Timing belt + water pump: Belt every 90,000-120,000 km depending on variant. MUST be done on time — interference engine. Water pump should always be done with the belt.
- DPF issues (2009+ models): Post-2009 models with DPF can clog with city driving. Forced regeneration or DPF cleaning needed.
- Car is 13 years old — expect age-related wear: rubber seals, bushings, water pump, AC compressor
- Higher mileage (195,681 km) — check for timing system condition, turbo health, and suspension wear
Additional notes
- Renault Clio 1.5 dCi popular in Bulgaria (900+ listings). K9K belt interval is 90,000 km — at 150k+ km ensure belt has been replaced AT LEAST ONCE. Turbo and injector failures common.
- Diesel car from before 2018 with very low mileage suggests city-only use — DPF is likely clogged or has been removed (illegal). Check DPF status and EGR condition.
- Renault Scenic diesel (165 listings, avg 208k km, only €3.4k) — mostly 1.5 dCi (K9K) at end-of-life mileage. Turbo actuator failure, injectors need replacement, timing belt overdue. These are cheap but many need €2-3k to make roadworthy. Check for body rust on Scenic III/IV.
- Diesel car from before 2018 with very low mileage suggests city-only use — DPF is likely clogged or has been removed (illegal). Check DPF status and EGR condition.
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