1990 Renault 21 Estate GLX review from UK and Ireland
"Too many annoying faults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electric windows all failed regularly.
Doors often popped open while driving.
Wiper linkage broke twice.
No heater.
Rust to rear tailgate, sills, doors.
Needs modification to go through water at all (air intake is very low), and even when altered electrics don't like it.
Front bumper too low, gets smashed offroad. Best to remove lower spoiler completely.
General comments?
Generally the car's quite capable, with good towing power. Pulls a 2.5ton trailer easily.
Shabby interior.
Good engine until it gets wet, then it stops.
Quite good at pulling tree stumps as it's a heavy car.
Amazing economy for a big car, 43mpg (petrol) when driven carefully on the motorway.
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| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 136000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Scorpio |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2005 |