1995 Renault 19 16V (16S) review from Argentina
"Renault fever forever...."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
* The clutch cable snapped once.
* The radiator fan switch failed but it's the same for most Renaults.
* Bulbs behind the LCD display.
* Left fog lamp replaced under warranty because it had water inside.
General comments?
Great car, the engine is near perfect, it needs to be pushed to 3700 rpms to unleash the power but it can easily run over most "performance cars" like Cavalier Z24s and Tiburons.
The gearbox is a little notchy when cold but an oil change solved this.
Petrol consumption is around 10 l/100kms.
Rear seat access is not so great as the trunk space, maybe because my last car was a R25.....
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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 | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 74000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault 25 TXi |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2000 |