Renault 19 Hatchback RN Cat 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Dealer prices high, private sales yield good value.
Costs
Some parts expensive from dealers.
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On the road
Driving
Soft suspension but is engaging to drive.
Performance
Seems quicker than most 1.4s, low gearing.
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Living with it
Reliability
Some erratic small problems, only one major one.
Image
More cachet than Escort/Astra equivalents.
Comfort
Roomy and great ride, but a little noisy.
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Security and Service
Security
Understated styling seems to help in London.
Service
Of three franchised dealers, I have only found one really good one. I caught one dealer replacing serviceable parts, and they seem uninterested in servicing older cars.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems - touch wood!
Other
Heater matrix failed - at £680 a VERY expensive job!
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