Renault 19 Hatchback 16 Valve Cat 3d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of fun. Handling is precise. No body roll with good stiff suspension. Excellent acceleration. Easilily modded.
Costs
An expensive toy to maintain. Especially gearboxes, which it chews for breakfast.
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On the road
Driving
One fun car. Comfortable, quick and flies round corners.
Performance
Put a full stainless steel exhaust and induction kit for starters, this car flies. One of the quickest in its class for the year.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not very reliable engine. It's very fussy on regular servicing and oil changes every 6000 miles. Otherwise, oil pressure drops and engines sound like a bag of nails.
Image
Still looks good today. Slam some 17"s and looks the bad boy against the VW dubs.
Comfort
A comfortable car, though steering wheel a little short for tall people.
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Security and Service
Security
I am not sure, but hasn't been nicked though cat 1 alarm helps.
Service
Renault garage is helpful, but if you wanna service your car there then take out a remortgage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil pump.
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