1975 Renault 12 TN review from Mexico
"A car that I love and will keep forever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing serious really.
Suspension was a mess back when I got it.
Engine was passing some oil, fixed it real cheap.
Regular maintenance avoids ugly surprises.
General comments?
Incredibly tough little car that still takes an 800 km beating in a single day when I visit El Paso, TX. I did that trip 9 times last year (2005).
I love the fuel economy it gives for such an old car: 13km/Lt. It does 100 km/h no sweat.
Not the most beautiful nor comfortable car from that era, but fun to drive, easy to fix, and certainly on its way to become a classic.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1975 |
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 500000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 600000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2006 |