Faults:

Required a new radiator.

Required new shock absorbers (expensive)

Wheel bearing broken at 120,000 k's (also expensive to fix)

Automatic Transmission warning light has come on, after 2 days of rain,& then the warning light stopped coming back on & it is difficult for the repairers to diagnose the source of the problem, but problem mysteriously stopped.

General Comments:

The car does cost more for certain parts & repairs, being an uncommon car outside Europe & only certain mechanics, & repairers can do the repairs properly.

The car is virtually rust free, & I have never garaged it, over the last 2 years. The body is strong, & is near perfect, considering the age of the car.

The car can give trouble to start when the car is hot or after it has been running. I had this problem cease by avoiding high octane petrol, as the car is older, & not designed for it.

The car can heat up very quickly in traffic,& the fan will kick in, but travels perfectly when on the high way, out of traffic... the temperature stays nice & low when the car is at a good speed.

The petrol consumption is fantastic.

It's a handsome, unique car, but probably best suited to someone who has knowledge with French cars, & someone who can keep up with the maintanence & care.

I must say, for the 2 yrs I have owned this car, I have got around everywhere, with no problem, so I can't fault the car for reliability.

Faults:

The automatic transmission went in my car causing the car to have to be towed to a repairer.

This whole exercise cost me $AUD1500 including labour.

Water pump failed and this cost another $200.00.

Fuel injection needed cleaning and also timing belt.

General Comments:

This car is a good car for people who want euro flair, but don't want to spend much money.

It is in no way a performance car at all.

The upkeep and interior plastics could be an issue later in life.

Faults:

The gas leaked out of the airconditioning - regasing cost $180.00AU!

Front foglamps seem to mysteriously eat globes - 2 sets in 12 months.

General Comments:

Very comfortable car, offering very good performance (I went from a Holden Barina (Opel/Vauxhaul Corsa) to this car) I bought it for $AU14,000 - very cheap for a car with power windows, air con, sunroof, remote locking, etc - it had only done 30,000 km in 3 years since new. However, with Renault no longer represented in Australia, the dealer has said "no more" to servicing, it could become problematical. However, Renaults are rare on Aussie roads, so even though it's a 4 year old car, it still turns heads.