1988 Renault 25 GTX

Summary:

I wish they still made it

Faults:

The shaft of one of the windshield wipers broke down. I fixed it myself.

Non-problematic oil leakage after 300000 km.

Remote control broke down, since then I use the key.

General Comments:

I bought the car at 10% of the price for a new one.

I never had serious trouble with it.

At 400000 km on the clock it still runs a 100 km. on 7,9 liters.

It is a very comfortable car.

In the long run it is the cheapest car I ever drove.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st July, 2002

1991 Renault 25 TX 2.2i

Summary:

A car with a soul

Faults:

Brake oil leakage.

Defective dynamo.

Defective air filter due to a 'backfire'.

I have learned that when some problem appears, it is recommended to wait a few days before taking any action, because 80% of the problems just disappear. This car appears to be self repairing.

Lots of oil leakage now. I have accepted this and I do nothing against it. The car burns no oil at all.

General Comments:

I live in the Netherlands and I drive my 25TX on LPG which is a commonly available fuel here. This car has proven to be very reliable and is great fun to drive every day. I have driven it now for 7.5 years and I covered an impressive 270.000 kilometres with it. Over all these years, I have had to spend very little on the car and I have over not noticed an increase in costs over the years.

The only problem I have at this moment is some difficulty with the cold start, because when the motor is cold it easily cuts out (also during the first few kilometres). One day I hope to find the reason for this problem, because this would be the only reason to buy another car. And newer cars seldom have the soul of a Renault 25. If anyone has any suggestion, please let me know.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th September, 2001

1986 Renault 25 GTS 2.0

Summary:

Better than most people think, I bought a second one

Faults:

Electric radiator fan broke down.

General Comments:

Very reliable, very comfortable, very stylish.

My father bought the car in 1990 with 80000 kilomters, it has never broken down.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st May, 2000

26th May 2001, 13:45

I agree sir!!!

30th Dec 2005, 10:38

I have a Renault 25 car (model 1986) for 3 years and I'm very pleased with it. I think it's a great car!

10th Apr 2008, 20:07

I just love R25's the best car have ever had but just look out for bad autos or head gasket's

25th Aug 2009, 06:08

I certainly love Renault 25. It is a very elegant, smooth running car. I do still have problem with some mechanical devices or components. Unfortunately don't have a qualified mechanic to do the service for me in my country. Can anyone help...??? I will keep this car for all my life.

1984 Renault 25 GTS 2.0 petrol

Faults:

Cylinder head gasket broke down at 200.000 kilometers.

Clutch replaced at 200.000.

Shock absorbers replaced at 390.000.

General Comments:

The R25 is a very reliable, comfortable cruiser. Despite the general opinion, it is not costly to drive.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 28th April, 2000