1986 Reliant Rialto Estate review from UK and Ireland
"Good town runabout... not for motorways"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very little mechanically, but used fair amount of oil.
Interior self-destructing - headlining coming off, dash made of very poor plastic which cracked badly.
Window winders not very durable and back door didn't stay open.
General comments?
Purchased as a cheap runaround for London.
Good for weekly supermarket trip - load space is huge considering tiny dimensions of car.
Very noisy engine.
Good "clicky" gear change. Amazing acceleration from the lights!
Used about £10 of fuel once a month!
Always started, whatever the weather.
Seats very uncomfortable!
Not really up to motorway driving.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 850 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Cortina |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2007 |