1988 Renault 21 GTD review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dashboard lights.
Sill rust.
Tailgate wash wipe.
Windscreen sipers sheared off at speed.
Sticking throttle.
Rear screen heater.
Drivers side air vent blocked & disintegrated.
Groaning front suspension when cold.
Factory fit Phillips stereo failed.
Drivers seat mounting failure.
Tailgate struts broken.
General comments?
Mechanically sound and reasonable economy (c.40MPG)
Heavy to drive and slow to build momentum - though a good high speed cruiser and quite rapid when revs are maintained. Reasonable gerabox.
Electrical and trim quality a total disaster with a different rattle and failure almost a daily occurrence. Factory supplied stereo and rear speakers are appalling - though easy to change.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 diesel |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 1999 |