1995 Renault 19 RT review from UK and Ireland
"Nice to drive, comfortable and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Speedometer broke when a few months old, fixed under warranty.
At 60k miles a metal coolant pipe leaked due to internal corrosion and was replaced.
New Catalytic Converter needed after 75k.
Water pump started to weep at 85k and was replaced.
Wheel bearings - rear N/S at 90k and front N/S at 115k.
Rocker cover gasket was replaced.
Windscreen washer pump failed. Very expensive for such a small simple part. I bought a new one from Renault which was a mistake - should have looked in a scrap-yard for one.
Front anti-roll bar bushes have been replaced several times.
General comments?
Great car. Very practical. Space inside quite good, big boot. Extremely comfortable with great seats and supple ride.
Fun to drive with good steering and handling. Performance is very good for a 1.4 8 valve.
Car is noticeably quicker than modern Ford Focus 1.4, Golf 1.4 and Peugeot 307 1.4.
Very economical.
Generally reliable and long lasting. Car is very well equipped with electrical gadgets, all of which have been totally reliable.
Uses no oil after 125,000 miles and is still on its original battery and clutch.
Cooling systems seem to be a weakness. Metal pipes, radiators, and heater matrices can leak due to internal corrosion. Coolant needs to be changed every 2 years so that corrosion inhibitors remain effective.
High quality "iceberg silver" paintwork on my car, still looks new after 8 years.
Car has a lot of character, is an enjoyable drive and in my opinion it looks good with neat styling.
Car is OK for DIY servicing and maintenance. Some parts can be very expensive from Renault dealers.
Overall I've really enjoyed my Renault 19 and don't plan on selling it anytime soon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Energy petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault 19 |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2003 |