Renault 21 Estate 1986-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    another 'disposable' priced car

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average servicing costs, loads of scrap parts are available

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Doesn't do corners and the suspension is loud and uncomfortable

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Only 120bhp but plenty of torque and well geared. Tows heavy stuff like horse/car trailers with no problem.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Starts every time. Clutch is a bit lightweight for heavy work.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Hardly any seat adjustments. Designed for really tall blokes who like leaning back. Long journeys cause fatigue.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Remote central locking is handy. Pull-out boot cover hides your stuff (no one will take the car)

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Lots of annoying little faults, elec. windows, door locks, switches.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No