Renault 21 Estate 2.0i Savanna GTX 5d (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought 3 years ago for £350 with 130K miles on clock. Now with 165K.
Costs
Average costs of MOTs approx £100.
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On the road
Driving
Very soft suspension and light steering.
Performance
Surprisingly fast, even with high miles. Great motorway cruiser.
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Living with it
Reliability
Running gear (driveshafts, bearings) all replaced, but engine would survive a nuclear bomb.
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Loaded up with 5 kids in the back!! Nuff said.
Comfort
Seats can be adjusted in several directions, but still get leg / back ache on long runs.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, deadlocks or central locking on my model.
Service
Use independent servicer due to costs
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Running gear.
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