I BOUGHT A CHEAP, RARE RENAULT VEL SATIS FOR £2,000!

Today, I've bought a cheap, rare and rather ugly Renault Vel Satis for just £2,000... let's see what it's like!

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[cliffordspence]

We all know Matt has a collection of premium cars but I love the fact he isn't a badge snob and gets excited over very dull things 😂

[JMNTN]

this channel never fails to educate me on obscure Chinese tire brands

[kevincockburn]

A fine motor. The choice for a man for whom the fiat multipla is too mainstream.

[wdnesdy]

It's not ugly, it's different from all the mainstream cars that look the same.

[YorkshireMidge]

I remember having a hire car delivered to my home for work use many years ago, and the hire car guy knocked on the door and said I'd had an upgrade with a big smile on his face. Sat outside was 3L diesel Vel Satis, brand new, with only a few dozen miles on it. I couldn't imagine paying for one out of my own pocket, but it was without doubt one of the most delightfully bonkers cars I've ever driven, and I was sorry to see it go back.

[seancorker]

I absolutely love the Vel Setis such a unique and characterful car. The French are masters of how to break down stylishly. Great vid

[frimleyfrodo]

It’s wearing a Hampshire registration as the vast majority were registered by Renault themselves as they arrived at Southampton docks.

[danmiddlehurst]

Tbf the previous owner has done it credit.. But it does look like the handbrake surround does look like it's painted in magnolia emulsion 😂😂

[nigeltoon]

I bought one of these as a one year old in 2005 with 10, 000 miles on it. Same engine. Registered as a Renault management car like they all were. Not quite as comfy as the XM and CX’s I had, but it was ok. Turbo blew at 110, 000, sold for spares after six years and another 110, 000 miles. As an 06 reg, that’s possibly one of about 40 found in Ireland that Renault couldn’t sell. That’s the original factory accessory phone holder - my Nokia 6310i lived in it. Found the cup holders yet?

[paulbradford]

In 2006 I nearly bought one of these. It was advertised in the Exchange and Mart. It was left hand drive and French registered and was ideal as we were moving to France. There were several left hand drive, French registered cars listed on the same advert. It might be as many as ten or eleven. One of them was a Smart car, with damage. I called the number and it was answered as 'Pinewood Studios'. I assumed that I had dialled incorrectly, but asked if it was the right number for the French cars for sale. It was and they were the cars used in the Parisian location filming for The Da Vinci Code. After speaking to the guy and finding they were to be sold as seen with no guarantees, I backed out. My only knowledge of the Vel Satis was the tv sponsor adverts at the time. The car was priced at around £6k from memory. When we got to France I wished I'd bought one as they were very sought after cars here and were selling for twice the price!

[TheManmoths]

The best you’ve featured all year! Useless cars but brilliantly cool and innovative

[JMc.D]

The amount of cars I’m seeing coming through my unit where the service history falls off a cliff when COVID hit is staggering.

[thegingerone]

One thing that really stood out in this video… how quiet it is inside the cabin with regards to engine/road noise

[nygelmiller]

I've seen this video several times, and each time I notice something new. FASCINATING. It's like a book in a bookcase, that is too unique, to ever get rid of, once you have read of it!
So I've written down the title of the video, and will watch it AGAIN. (And again!)

[theMaster...]

I had the predecessor to the Vel Satis, the Safrane. I loved that car. Some of it's tech would put modern cars to shame...

[snacklofter]

Thanks Matt. I always link the Vel Satis & the Vauxhall Signum together in my mind!👍👍

[sebastianohalloran]

Wow, I’ve just found even more respect for Matthew. Comes from a family of Renault owners? Likes cars and houses. Lifelong Renault fan here. I’m 43. My first car was an R11 (bought at 16), I’ve had R21s (still have a rare R21 TXE auto with digital dash) and also a Savanna. Plus a ´92 Clio. Parents owned said Clio and still have a Clio estate plus had a couple of Savannas. My Aunt had an R18 GTX estate, Uncle had a V6 R30 and Savanna. Always knew Matthew had a bit of class, aside from the manners, humility and love of all badges in particular JLR. Good stuff!!!!

[martinmcdonald]

When you said £500 should fix the car, i said to myself, `good luck with that`. I thought to myself you would be lucky if you got out of there under £4, 000, so you did ok. A lovely car to take on a trip to France where everyone will gladly let you out! Well done for giving this odd ball Frenchie a second chance.

[DieselPower]

The 2.2 dci engines are normally around 150-160 bhp..very good engine Mat 👍

[Boxspooks]

I had a 53 reg 3 litre turbo diesel auto version a few years ago. It was a fantastic car, exceptionally comfortable, drove well and was surprisingly reliable. The looks are odd, but they grow on you.

That phone holder, incidentally, was for a Nokia 6310, and was part of a very expensive 'phone preparation' pack. The ICE was incredibly good quality, but the various electronic components were distributed all over the place, and had non-standard connectors, making adding any other phone kit impossible.