Renault 19 Saloon RN Cat 4d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good. Bought for £360 with F.R.S.H.
Costs
1.4 litre engine gives 45 mpg on a combined cycle, insurance is group 4 and reasonable servicing costs.
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On the road
Driving
A very smooth car to drive, but loses a point because of slightly sloppy gearbox.
Performance
Good. I have got the car up to 110mph, although it was struggling a bit. Get the revs up then change up the gearbox to get the best out of the engine, especially when going up a hill.
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Living with it
Reliability
Has virtually never let me down, except when the throttle cable snapped.
Image
Good in it's day, but not anymore. Still there are a lot worse looking cars on the road.
Comfort
If you like your car seats soft and squidgy like I do, then it's comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
It has an immobiliser and has never been stolen, so not bad considering its age.
Service
I don't use local main dealer as they are useless and overpriced. I use an independent Renault specialist, who are exellent. There are also a selection of secondhand Renualt parts which makes some jobs far cheaper.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Excellent. Has done 119,500 miles, doesn't burn any oil and carries on going.
Other
Had cambelt replaced when I first got the car to be on the safe side.Cambelt repacement is every 48,000 miles and had a full service carried out.I supplied my own oil (mobil 1 15/50 fully synthetic) and added slick 50 to the engine which help prevent wear
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes