1995 Renault Twingo Easy 1.2 from Israel

Summary:

Looks special, fun, reliable and economic

Faults:

Starter needed repair.

Hole in the exhaust.

Wheel bearing needed replacement.

Interior light got broken.

Air condition buttons broken.

Window engine broken.

Ignition sensor needed replacement.

Battery needed replacement.

Roof and engine cover paint got peeled.

One warning light stopped working.

Triangles needed replacement.

Front suspension needed replacement.

General Comments:

Amazing little car with huge space inside.

Looks great, and has many improvements over other cars.

Very economic, comfort, fun to drive, looks great and non ordinary.

Never had a serious malfunction.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st October, 2012

1995 Renault Twingo Kenzo Easy 1.3 petrol from Germany

Summary:

A super mini... :) Best small car I know

Faults:

Nothing so far. Only general maintenance like adjusting valve clearance and new spark plugs.

General Comments:

This car is a very nice one, especially compared to what I drove before. Even on older models it is common to find quite good spec for reasonable money. I.e. my 1995 Twingo has power windows, central locking with remote control, immobiliser, folding roof, velours seats and two airbags for only €2000. Plus this model has the very rare semi-automatic transmission called "easy". Essentially it's a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. The clutch is operated automatically. Very comfy, believe me! :)

I should also mention that, while being only approx. 3.40 metres in length, the Twingo is huge on the inside!!

However, there are a few downsides to this car. Fist, the 1239cc is cheap in tax, but the fuel consumption is quite high for a car this small. It's usually somewhere around 7 to 7.5 litres per 100 kms. And if you push it you make that 9+ litres/100kms. Too much! My previous car, a Fiat Uno had a consumption of 5.5 to 7 litres (if you push it!!)...

Furthermore, the seats are somewhat small and the interior is a little rattly, which could be, because it is a bit plasticky.

The brakes on this car are very poor and are known to wear quickly.

But, to sum it up. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a small, affordable, comfortable and reliable car for city/country driving and the odd run on the motorways.

This is the happiest shopper in town...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th February, 2006