1992 Renault 19 RN review from Portugal
"Could be worst for the money payed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distributor replaced at 90000Km
Clutch replaced at 120000Km
Carburetor parts replaced at 122000Km
Water cooling system partly replaced at 125000Km
Rear brakes replaced at 130000
Fuel light doesn't work.
Instrument counts 1Km for every 100mts.
All other parts replaced as normal: oil, filter, sparks, cambelts.
General comments?
Good car until 100000Km, after that every 10000Km needs something new and expensive, good thing his that he first lets one "know" when something is getting wrong.. that way one go first to an mechanic.
Fuel consumption is OK if you don't get over 3000RPM, good handling on road and predictable behavior.
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  | Reliable, but maintenance is a must |
A solid piece of French engineering! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4e Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 130000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Corsa |
| Date of Entry | 5th November, 2002 |