1991 Renault 25 TXE from UK and Ireland - Comments

Nothing whatsoever (fingers crossed) yet. In this 25's first year with me, the only problem is that the exhaust center section has a small hole in it.

How I wish I had kept the 2.2i engine out of my 1984 GTX, the 2.0i has noticeably less torque which means many down changes here in hilly Sheffield, United Kingdom.

Comparably though, the phase 2 R25 has a slightly firmer ride and is a little easier to corner hard than the older models, which tended to wallow through bends.

I am 26 years old and have been driving Renault 25's since I was 20.

My friends used to laugh at me until I took 6 of us on holiday in it, it cruised like a dream on a 650 mile round trip, managing 41.8 miles per gallon at its peak.

I certainly will buy another 25, as long as there are examples out there with good bodywork (have you ever seen a badly corroded 25?). But I would steer clear of automatics, and the multi valve engine is to be avoided, they have trouble with overheating as well as a reputation for blowing head gaskets.

The most important piece of advice I would give to a potential 25 buyer is make sure the speedometer works!!

I don't think that there is any other repair that your local non-franchised Renault specialist wouldn't be able to sort out.

Oh yes, and 3 of my friends now drive 25's, an '89 2.2i manual, a '90 2.2i manual, and an '84 2.2i manual with full leather interior, 180,000 miles and acquired for the measly sum of 150 pounds.

Great to hear about your 25. I drove an R25 for nearly 5 years. Loved it to bits. Am now driving a Laguna 2.0 RXE 1998 with 106,000 miles so far, but sort of miss the 25 even though the Laguna is leagues ahead in many respects. Check out my web site at www.driverenault.co.uk

Best wishes!

Having read through some of the reviews it seems that the auto box is to be avoided and that Renault have never made a good auto. I would suggest that they should try a well maintained 25 as in all the years I have driven Renault cars which is now 40 years. I have never had a gearbox problem and found the auto box to be much better when changing gear than on any car in it's class. I would agree that the V6 is to be avoided if you are unwilling to pay the price should any thing go wrong. Of-course this doesn't happen every day. In short any well kept 25 will give you years of good service. I am on my third one, but only because other drivers like to run into 25's.

I have been in the motor trade for thirty years and in that time, things have changed, wow have they changed. There are many used cars out there which are grossly under-rated and the Renault 25 is one of them. The very best examples of these cars can be bought for as little as five hundred pounds, often much less. It should be remembered that when new, this luxury car would cost about the same as a terraced house (north of Watford that is)! A well groomed and cared for example offers superb value for money.

I have 3 R25`s now, 2 of them are 1986 "Phase I" one manual, the other automatic, both V6. They are great to ride, the older PRV6 engine is very sturdy. No rust on any of the cars, spite of terrible winter conditions in Finland. The V6 automatic with 4140 gearbox had a problem when I got it, and yes... it failed after I drove it about a year. Now I have a "Phase II" V6 with black leather interior and only 160.000 kilometers on it- hardly run in!

The newer V6 engine has a gorgeous torque and together with the 4 speed automatic gearbox, is really a joy to run.

Together with Peugeot 605, Renault 25 is one of the nicest cars around.

What a joy to find fellow R25 enthusiasts. I am currently driving my 4th, and can't think of another car that comes close for comfort, value and looks. I've had 2 automatics, one leaked dreadfully, but still worked, the one I have now is as smooth as silk and never spills a drop. Oh, and I'm in Sheffield too, and I've only ever seen one other example here. would love to hear from fellow owners.

Hi I used to have a R25 20i 8v Monaco; tell you something, I want it back.

When these cars have been looked after, you can't beat them, so if you find one go for it.

Have been looking for one. There's not many left now, so come on Renault, remake it.

I wish.