Faults:

High/Low beam switch failed 95000km, 2nd hand replacement to 20 minutes and one screwdriver to replace.

Remote central locking key broken through wear about 100000km.

Rear electric windows starting to slow down.

One of the rear door locks works intermittently.

Reading light switch starting to need wiggling to work.

Air conditioning needs re-gassing.

General Comments:

Really well behaved car, handles variable surfaces well, if not noisy on some.

Never had a reliability problem although still getting regular services done. Scheduled 120000km cam belt nice bonus. Most cars require them 90-100000km.

Quirky auto transmission jerky when cold, but OK once warmed up. Changes down too quickly when coasting.

Really good open road economy, better than 8l/100km if speed kept below 105km/hr.

Like all french cars I have driven, the seats are good, and headroom great. I'm 191 cm and car feels roomy.

Excellent luggage capacity, can fit 3 sets of golf clubs easily. Reasonably low tailgate for ease of access.

Faults:

Air conditioning needs to be re-gassed, since 125000 km approx.

One of the door locks doesn't always work for central locking.

Remote central locking key broken.

Front door linings starting to wear through.

Full-beam switch failed about 95000km.

One of the rear electric windows slow to go up.

General Comments:

This has been a great car and I thoroughly enjoy driving it.

Has had all the regular services and has never missed a beat.

Comfortable to travel long distance and quick off the mark in city driving.

It is a shame that it is starting to age a bit, starting to show signs of wear.

A bit hungry around town (auto), but economical on the open road, under 8l/100km.

Faults:

I have had only one fault with this car, this was when the gearbox ran out of oil and ruined the gearbox,

The other things I have done are covered under general maintenance.

General Comments:

The best car I have ever owned

The seats are More comfortable than my 1999 Mercedes

Faults:

Persistent problem with overheating in traffic jam. Fixed by workshop (after the 4th go at fixing)

Big End Bearings on way out. Knocks a bit, but some oil additive is a temp fix.

The positive earth wire broke somewhere behind dash (Radio memory wire/clock).

Outside trim fallen off the passenger door. Don't know cause, has been fixed.

Syncro-mesh on third not to good, crunches occasionally.

General Comments:

Shocking resale value.

Not too sure of badging... Says RX, but nowhere can I find evidence that a RX21 Renault was ever put out.

No rust at all. Most of life outside, and there is NOT a spot of rust.

VERY good handling for its size. Last car was a Mazda Eunos 100 (Astina shape). Not quite as good, but acceptable.

Recently performance shot (due to bearings going). Thinking about converting to Turbo version.

Nice style.

Seats very supportive.

Parts are MEGA expensive in new Zealand. (clowns of a mechanics took cam belt off, left on a bench and threw it out. 2 weeks for the replacement).