Tat Extraordinaire: ANOTHER Renault Safrane joins the fleet

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • Can Petrolblog get the Safrane ready for the Festival of the Unexceptional? Does anyone care? Have you ever been to a Harvester before?
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  • @garygoobdon1431
    @garygoobdon1431 21 день тому +6

    Keep the trims !!!!!

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  21 день тому

      Really?! Surely it’s black steelies for the win?!

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому +2

      Having cleaned the trims, I’m pleased to confirm that they are staying put!

    • @RichardLyleEsq
      @RichardLyleEsq 19 днів тому

      Good decision. Black steelies on this wouldn’t be so much murdered out as indigent minicabber.

  • @RichardLyleEsq
    @RichardLyleEsq 19 днів тому +1

    It’s in full Parisian spec with scuffs, missing trim and hubcaps. Love it.

  • @markonmotoring
    @markonmotoring 20 днів тому +3

    Always nice to see a Safrane. Strange the 2.5 Exec that I reviewed had AC that wasn't working at its best.
    It's hard to believe there was a time where a desirable luxury barge could get away with wheel trims and manual rear windows.
    Last year I was parked a row in front of you at FOTU with my Mega w but sadly didn't cross your path.

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому

      Yeah, it’s a very odd spec. Imagine sticking wheel trims on a large executive car sold new in 2024.
      Hopefully our paths will cross at FOTU.

  • @Andrew.bergin
    @Andrew.bergin 19 днів тому

    I get back from Hong Kong and what's the first thing I watch?? Has to be Petrolblog and a new Safrane video😊 thank you for the unexpected shout-out. Safrane's are such a brilliant car. Good luck with this one look forward to the developments. If you go to FoTU I may see you there, I'm going to try and go myself.

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  16 днів тому +1

      Welcome back!
      Yeah, well I was missing MMR too much! Fingers crossed we both make it to FOTU. Be good to see you and MMR!

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool 20 днів тому

    Magnifique voiture. Premium tat.

  • @igormac88
    @igormac88 19 днів тому

    the engine sounds healthy and everything seems to work.. quite an quirky configuration, with leather, sunroof, climate control and auto box, but steelies and crank rear windows. should be a lovely daily

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  16 днів тому

      Yeah, the 2.0 Executive was an odd spec. I ought to do a very niche video on the phase 2 trim levels in the UK.

  • @owensteele1645
    @owensteele1645 20 днів тому +1

    The MOT man picked it up on a bad exhaust in 2021 so it would have had a new exhaust fitted. The Safrane has only driven 1000 miles since. Also had an advisory in 2010 for cracked tyres but not since, so the ones on the Safrane could be 14 years old maximum.

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому +2

      I reckon the exhaust was fitted when the belt was changed. A proper belt and braces job!
      Be nice to fit some decent rubber.

  • @chamaileon81
    @chamaileon81 20 днів тому

    That 5:57 hit hard, wasn't expecting that plot twist!

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому +1

      I haven't checked, but I'm guessing that's the hole in the boot?!

    • @chamaileon81
      @chamaileon81 6 днів тому

      @@Petrolblog Yeah and I just realized that I missed the opportunity to say that I wasn't expecting that plot "hole"! 🥶

  • @aitorror3659
    @aitorror3659 20 днів тому +1

    One thing that I find fascinating about cars you get in uk is how easy it is for you to get a sunroof :D
    I literally had to buy 3 safranes to finally stumble upon a manual converted V6 car thats beyond rotten, but has perfect condition sunroof :D So thats going into the T5 project eventually.

  • @richkmyers
    @richkmyers 20 днів тому

    Lovely car. Hope to see you at FOTU

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому

      Thank you. And yes, see you there (touch wood).

  • @sharonec5419
    @sharonec5419 20 днів тому

    Its beautiful even before you have fixed it up. Do put the side protection strip back on if you can.

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому +1

      You should see it after the first wash - it's gleaming. And, yes, the plastic panel will be reattached!

  • @adamhickford5502
    @adamhickford5502 20 днів тому

    Press the Sunshine button on the climate control - it adjusts the settings to send more cold air through the centre vents to combat the heat of the sun through glass. It's the best system I've had in any car.

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому +1

      It’s so impressive. Finally I get to experience the Safrane’s amazing air con!

    • @johnfolly1988
      @johnfolly1988 20 днів тому

      Had my safrane for 17 fantastic years and never knew what the sunshine button was for. Miss that car.

  • @benday1218
    @benday1218 14 днів тому

    define bravery: opening your sunroof on a 90's Renner.

  • @Chodcam
    @Chodcam 20 днів тому +1

    Priest hole! Every car should have one.

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  16 днів тому +1

      Extra ventilation for when the air con fails...

  • @leonardgoldberg2879
    @leonardgoldberg2879 19 днів тому

    Keep the steelies .They are a rare sight now.

  • @leonardgoldberg2879
    @leonardgoldberg2879 19 днів тому

    I worked at a Renault dealership in the 90's. The Safrane did not sell very well .

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  16 днів тому

      A complete flop in the UK. Out of interest, was it a good conversion rate? In other words, when people came into the showroom to look at a Safrane, did they end up buying one?

  • @benhooper1956
    @benhooper1956 19 днів тому

    That numberplate is using an earlier font but still official, don't think it'll be homemade some motor factors did it

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  16 днів тому

      Good to hear. Surprised the plates have no markings, but they're very much part of the car's charm.

  • @charliejohnson4037
    @charliejohnson4037 20 днів тому

    Great purchase! Will you be at Rustival 2?

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому

      Good question. Might be a good idea!

  • @nickb487
    @nickb487 20 днів тому

    I like the colour of this one. Does it have an air attack man checking stuff like the others?

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  16 днів тому

      Afraid not. I guess that means there's less to go wrong. And ignorance is bliss in a French car...

  • @taylorsimonr
    @taylorsimonr 20 днів тому

    Keep the plastic wheel trims! Many moons ago I had an MG Montego EFi in white, which had matching white wheel trims. Picture available upon request. The thing cost £150, and came with a tax disc from a Volvo. Ah well… the policeman was understanding enough.
    How does one become a channel member? I looked for a link but didn’t see. (I am using an iPad, that may have something to do with it.)

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  16 днів тому

      Ha. The good old days. Wheel trims on a performance saloon would be very odd in the modern era.
      There should be a 'Join' button below the video, but I'm still getting to grips with things!

  • @philpaxton2078
    @philpaxton2078 21 день тому +1

    Wheel trims with dual zone climate & leather upholstery? From the factory?

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому

      Yep. The alloys were an option on the 2.0 Executive. Odd spec: electric front windows but manual in the back.

    • @owensteele1645
      @owensteele1645 20 днів тому

      @@Petrolblog I did notice the absence of the Air-attack man on start-up. Was that an option, or did Renault do away with that by phase 2?

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому +2

      @owensteele1645 No, he’s present in the gold one!

  • @TheMuzikall
    @TheMuzikall 20 днів тому

    If it’s not the 3.0 Bi Turbo you are better off with a Laguna✅

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  16 днів тому +1

      Ha. You may have a point!

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. 21 день тому +1

    Did you manage to get those Renault 25 alloy wheels, maybe a pre face-lift boot lid swap if possible, always looked better than the facelift cars, and the front end looked better on the facelift cars. 😂

    • @Petrolblog
      @Petrolblog  20 днів тому +2

      I didn’t. Good idea about the pre-facelift boot!

    • @owensteele1645
      @owensteele1645 19 днів тому

      @@Petrolblog If getting Renault 25 alloys, always check the stud pattern. Most had 4-stud wheels, but V6's and Turbos had 5.

  • @RichardLyleEsq
    @RichardLyleEsq 19 днів тому

    It’s in full Parisian spec with scuffs, missing trim and hubcaps. Love it.