Bodywork caught some rust around the back wheels.
Paint suffered a lot in 12 year period even when regularly washed and polished. It was non-metallic red.
Car went through 5 accidents and that is how many times the front was fixed. I did only 2 smaller damages on the car.
Gear stick was precise and easy, but the rubber ball at the top broke due too bad sponge material.
Rear trunk was leaking rain from somewhere.
It had very bad brakes. Even I purchased whole new set for all brakes on the car it was still very slow and unreliable when braking.
Engine tends to turn off during winter time and you need to fight it with it manual choke.
It is very good car. I bought it used and it would be much better if I had it while it was new.
It has great road performance and it is very comfortable for city and open roads. It has great engine with 80 HP which is just about great for that car.
It has large trunk and it is very practical and good for family.
The main point is that the car never stopped and never left me on the road.
I had R19 for 15 years (still have it) without problem. The engine was changed after 230.000 km and now (285000km) it runs very smooth. Maybe some rust on rear mudguard. It didn't abandon me for 15 years. GREAT CAR!!!
A friend of mine has a R19 and some of your comments about the car, like leaking water and paint rusting and poor brake system. I almost thought that my friend posted that comment! Too bad dough... Cause it truly is a nice car. My friends car already has 240.000Kms, but still purrs like a kitten! He-s got new car now and I'm going to drive the car now, hope it lasts like your's!
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