Renault 21 Saloon 1986-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have had 3 now for about £50 a piece

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    450+ miles per tankfull even on small runs, parts cheap if you don't go to a Renault dealer

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better all round than Peugeot 405, excellent brakes and good handling

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick for the engine size, twin throttle on carburettor on models are very good

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    All of the 21's owned have done over 200,00 with hardly any problems - one did 330,00 with original clutch, gearbox & engine. Virtually no rust.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Who wants a car for it's looks?

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable over long journeys, enough space for 5 people

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not very good, but they're not a car people would want to steal

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Ok

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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