Renault 19 Saloon 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite a lot of car for only a few quid.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Scrappies are full of them, so parts are cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I also drive a 3-series BMW and in many ways I prefer the Renault... lots of feedback.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a 1.4, it's not to shabby.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I've had mine to every coast in the country. Never let me down yet.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It was cool in 1995.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Noisy, but seats are nice and soft steering wheel sits to far to the left though, or are the pedals too far right?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the best.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Thermostat has been replaced for the second time. Always seems to give up when I'm miles away from home.

    Other

    Balljoints, wishbone bushes, wheel bearings, they are all very good at rattling around and making the steering a little playful.

    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