Renault 19 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lots of scrapyards about, so there's always cheap parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Go more than 10mph round a corner and it understeers.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Nippy. Does 115mph, so I've heard Mr police officer.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lots of oil leaks, but it keeps on going, suprisingly.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Looks like an old man's car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I eat my McDonalds in it. It's well comfy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I can honestly open the driver's door with any key.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It's French and a Renault so it can be pricey.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Prone to oil leaks. Mine has done 126k miles and still goes.

    Other

    Electrical faults. Demister and back wiper just doesn't work and now my lights have gone wonkey.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No