Renault 19 Hatchback 1.4 Be Bop 5d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£400 when my other car threw its timing belt. Just passed MOT with an engine mounting.
Costs
Engine mounting and tyres for less than £100. Brake pads £13 DIY.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable driving position and reasonable steering.
Performance
Quite nippy for a 1.4, better than Rover 214.
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Living with it
Reliability
Too early to comment, but so far so good.
Image
Nothing special to look at, but better than Escort/Astra of same age.
Comfort
Front seats are really comfy.
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Security and Service
Security
Nothing to write home about.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
A little noisy but runs well.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes