Andrew and Maria Hedley, mariahedley@tciway.tc, 18 august 2008
We had a Scenic Grand for 5 weeks this summer and had a great experience, apart from a small problem with the on board computer which showed that we had a non-existant puncture for the whole trip - and as a result would never show the kms on the odometer.

Pick up and drop off was excellent and the paperwork was frankly easier than a rental agreement. I also loved picking up a brand new car with only 2km clocked!

The Scenic Grand 7 seater was ideal for our family with 3 young children and plenty of friends in tow on many ocasions. Although the two rear jump seats are only suited to small kids - 10 or under. (You need an Espace or 806 for 7 adults.)

The 130hp diesel afforded great mileage and was smooth and powerful. We made several long trips from our base near Toulouse going south across the Pyrenees and returning to CDG.

All in all a great experience and one I would recommed to others going on long trips to
Europe. My thanks to Scott at Ideamerge for his persistence in trying to get me the exact model we wanted - in the end it wasn't the spec we initially wanted but the car we got was great all the same

Stephanie Rhodes, stephanie@consultant.com, 29 july 2008
Our children and grandchildren came to Italy with us and we needed a vehicle that would hold 6 people. The prices on a van rental with the normal rental car agencies were outrageous. So our friends told us about this lease program. We loved every aspect of it. Easy paperwork; no lines, courteous service; prompt airport pick up and drop off at Rome airport - and a brand new vehicle! The car was terrific. Handled well on curvy roads and on the Autostradas. We will definitely do this again.

Noell Milota, nmilota@hotmail.com, 29 july 2008
This is the 4th time we've leased a car in Europe through IdeaMerge, and each time,the experience has been great! We've picked up / dropped off in Frankfurt, Brussels, and Zurich, and never had a problem.

The cars are fantastic, the insurance coverage puts us completely at ease with driving abroad, and the service at the pick up / drop off locations is outstanding. Overall, the process is smooth, efficient, and convenient. I would recommend it to anyone.

Rock Gnatovich, rock@tibco.com, 29 july 2008
I have to admit I was skeptical prior to arrival but the whole experience turned out very well. I was surprised to hear how long Renault had been doing this. The Scenic Grand Diesel was perfect for our 5 adults and the diesel performed very well (Americans aren't used to this)--powerful and smooth. The pickup and drop off process was trouble free in addition to the reservation steps. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I would defintitely recommend this approach for any lengthy stay over a traditional rental car. Thanks.

Walter Koch, 04 november 2006
We have leased Megane Scenics four summers now (the last time the Grand Scenic) for a total of about 260 days. These have to be the best four or five person touring cars in the world; they handle like sports cars, have reassuring brakes and controls and get phenomenal gas mileage. We average about 42 miles per gallon of diesel with the six-speed, calculated from accurate unit conversions, and that includes 130 kph on the Autoroutes, crossing the Alps over and over and everyday around town hill-climbing.

It's like giving up a family member at the end of each summer and we only wish that we could buy a Renault Megane Scenic in the US.

Miles Capron, 18 october 2006
Hi Jerry - The trip was great and the Renault Grand Scenic TDI was terrific. We've used you guys for a number of years and wouldn't think of doing anything else. I'll contact you after the first of the year when our travel dates are firmed up for next year. Thanks again for making leasing a vehicle so easy and hassle-free. I'll never rent again if you service the area and I'm there for 17 or more days. Miles S Capron

Sheryl Seel, sherylseel@yahoo.com, 30 may 2006
I leased a Megane Grand Scenic for a month in France and the car was perfect for us! At one point, we had 7 people legally (and comfortably) seated in the vehicle: two adults in front, two adults and a child in the middle row, and my four-year-old twins in the children's jump seats in the back.

The storage capacity of this vehicle is not to be believed; there are marvelous convenient cubby holes all over the place; we found the cubbies at each person's feet perfect for our spare jackets. The car truly was big on the inside, small on the outside. While I wouldn't have enjoyed trying to park this car in a big city, it was fine in parking lots and parking garages, and we were very comfortable in it. The cruise control was especially handy on the French autoroute, and we appreciated the convenient temperature-controlled climate control.

Also convenient was the supplemental rear set power plug for our DVD player, to keep children entertained on long drives. We loved the tray tables that folded down from the front seats, for use by passengers in the middle row, "just like on the airplane" my kids said. They complained when we got home and mommy's minivan did not have that feature.

The car was fun to drive, had plenty of pick-up, and cruised comfortably at 130 kph, and even higher, on the autoroute. I was glad we got a diesel model, due to the high price of fuel, it was more economical than regular gas would have been. The diesel engine was not at all noisy, as I had feared it might be.

We managed to put one modest stratch, and one reasonably large dent, in the car; it just took a few minutes at drop-off to complete applicable paperwork. No hassle.

My only regret? I should have gotten the optional navigation system. We routinely got lost; it would have been worth the extra expense. I recommend this vehicle, and IdeaMerge, without hesitation.

Giff and Mary Jones, 07 november 2004
Hi Doug,

Just a quick note to let you know how much your new car leasing program added to the enjoyment of our recent month in Italy. We (two couples) put 3,000 kilometers on our brand-new Renault Grand Scenic and it was PERFECT for ourselves and all of our luggage. Very roomy and extremely comfortable. In fact, we would love to own one here in the US.

Best of all though, and this is why I'm writing to commend you, was the ease of making all the arrangements. The paperwork was simple and straightforward. The car was waiting for us at the exact time and place we arranged for in Milan, and the same person was waiting for us at the end of our period... at the exact time and place we arranged for. We had damaged a side view mirror, which when called to his attention, he simple smiled, scoffed at us with a wave of his arm, and said, "Oh, that's no problem. You are COMPLETELY insured!" Pickup and delivery each took just a matter of minutes and was completely painless.

Thanks for your service. We'll do it again.

Best regards,
Giff and Mary Jones
Seattle, WA