1984 Renault Trafic T1300 review from Finland
"A cheap van.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Two glow plugs melted into the head. Attempting to take them off was an odyssey that has not yet finished.
In order to properly access the glowplugs you have to remove almost everything (maybe it would have been easier to take the engine off, I assure you).
Alternator, heating system funnel, injectors, injector linings, radiator, diesel pump, radiator grill, etc. had to come off in order to access the glowplugs perpendicularly.
It is outrageous that something taken as regular maintenance converts into a monstruous amount of work.
General comments?
Drove from Portugal to Finland in it for six days - nerve racking and very uncomfortable.
Very prone to bounce in side winds, mediocre gearbox.
A cheap van.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1D Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 300000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Rekord |
| Date of Entry | 17th June, 2005 |