Renault 19 Hatchback 16 Valve 3d (1990/H) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can get a bargain, but be wary!
Costs
So-so. Getting fuel MPG reading 42+ on a good run. Manufacturer's spares ridicuolusly priced, get 2nd hand spares!
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On the road
Driving
Brilliant handling, although it is prone to wearing front end drive parts (bottom ball joints, etc...)
Performance
Not as quick and fast as I believed. Still hope to change that by de-catting and a s/steel exhaust.
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Living with it
Reliability
One blown engine, not thrashed, believed to have been worked on before, and not done properly! But it's ok on the whole.
Image
Still looks good for a 10+ year old car.
Comfort
More comfortable than a lot of cars!
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Security and Service
Security
Not bad. No problems to date, and I still have it, so must be good.
Service
Knowledgeable, but they want to charge you for it! Know a lot about it, but can never seem to fix it. Wonder if anyone else has found this.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
On the second (second hand) engine. Eye-opener to change engines!
Other
Minor niggly faults, probably bad earths!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes