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I've had two Scenics, a 1.6 litre 1998 and currently a 2004. The 1998 was a great car and my mother in law still has it on the road. The 2004 is the 1.4 litre model and I have to say I don't like the way it drives, low power in low gears and doesn't drive like the old one, even though the engine is supposed to be more powerful (even though lower capacity).
A friend of mine has a 2001 model (I think) and has also had coil trouble.