1972 Renault 12 TL from South Africa - Comments

7th Oct 2003, 14:50

"A fantastic and fun runabout"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Starter motor bracket broke several times.

Rust was always a problem in many areas, especially the floor.

Several CV joint changes.

General comments?

I have owned several vehicles since my Renault, but it still rates as one of the most comfortable cars on a long journey.

The car would simply go anywhere, and was not fussed by rough terrain.

Though not very quick (145km/hr tops) once accustomed to the roll and softness, the car really handled well.

I think overall, this model was ahead of it's time, and this is what made it different and stand out from the crowd.


8th Sep 2006, 03:41

I own a 1970 Renault 12 TL which is still in very good condition. Much has been said about its design,comfort,economy,reliability. I fully agree that it was far a head of its time and I don't even for a moment consider disposing of it now. I will maintain it and keep it till I keep it again.

Add another comment

Note: A Comments RSS Feed RSS Feed is available. New comments appear in the Members Area before the main site

All Renault 12 reviews