Renault 19 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Even simple parts can be expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good handling, especially at speed through bends.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick, especially with a few simple mods.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Okay, but clutch cable keeps snapping!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks good, even today doesn't look too dated.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seat supportive and the leather looks good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Alarms not fantastic. No call to use it yet though!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dealer servicing too high on a car that's 9 years old.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Water hoses splitting.

    Other

    Clutch cable snaps and has been changed 3 times!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No