1995 Renault 19 16valve 1.8 16v

Summary:

Quick car not really appreciated

Faults:

Drive shaft knocking. replace.

New cam belt changed at 70000.

Water pumpleak.

General Comments:

Decent looking quick car.

Poor below 4000 revs. Have to keep the revs up for racing.

Standard handling good out handles majority of cars round country lanes.

Love hearing that limiter.

125mph in 4th not many newer cars can do that can they?

Leather seats are a must.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th March, 2003

1995 Renault 19 RSi 1.4 petrol

Summary:

A very comfortable but unreliable car

Faults:

Rev counter at 60k.

Clutch mechanism stiff at 60k.

Water pump at 70k and 90k.

Radiator fan at 100k.

Rear brake cylinders at 80k.

Electric window motor at 120k.

Constant oil leaks.

Anti-roll bar bushings at 60k and 100k.

Boot lock came off at 80k.

Leak in the roof.

Stone chip damage to the front of the car.

General Comments:

A lovely car when new. Very comfortable and solid on the road.

Engine is a bit noisy and underpowered (1.4 for a heavy body).

Rear legroom is very poor.

Reliablity is very, very poor.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 25th April, 2001

15th Oct 2008, 16:19

It sounds like you bought a lemon there.

Did you buy the car from a boy racer or a bad garage?

My R19 been a very good.

And never had the things go wrong you said.

1995 Renault 19 16V Executive 1.8 16v

Summary:

Excellent performance per pound

Faults:

Radiator blocked and caused the head gasket to blow. £750 repair bill!!

Basic components - battery, discs, tyres.

Front end very prone to stone chips.

General Comments:

Great car. Reasonable costs to run considering the great performance, although you do have to push them to get the best out of them. It's easily as quick as an RS, but looks much better.

I've only had one major problem, apart from that it's been really reliable. Mine has got ABS and leather seats on top of the basic spec, and the seats are the most comfortable I've ever sat in. They give great support.

I would definitely recommend one to someone who wants a cheap fast car. Mind you it's not as quick as its replacement... the 306 GTi-6.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th February, 2001

25th Apr 2005, 05:08

The 306 GTI-6 is a Peugeot you wally! The 19's replacement is the Megane.

17th Aug 2005, 08:28

I love my renault 19 executive. its fast and very comfortable (leather interior is soft like silk).

...but its costing me a bomb to run (especially when I drive at relative speed), and in the rain, I was sliding all over the place. still, its retro fun, I love my beast.

1995 Renault 19 RT turbo diesel

Summary:

Wish I could buy another 19 RT turbo diesel

Faults:

Not any major faults but a few minor ones, such as the battery blew out the alternator.

Boot lock broke.

Mobiliser lock unscrews often in the glove compartment.

General Comments:

Very economical, loves motorways and open roads to drive on.

The most comfortable car I have ever driven apart from a SAAB.

Very reliable especially in wet weather.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th August, 2000

1995 Renault 19 RT 1.4

Summary:

Extremely poor build quality

Faults:

Brakes at 12,000, not due to braking hard.

Renualt garage people create problems like the exhaust which was meant to have gone at 14,000 miles and we still have after 3 years. High service costs with lot of unnecessary parts being changed.

General Comments:

Lacks acceleration.

Very poor round corners.

Very noisy even at 70mph.

Uncomfortable.

No build quality.

But economical and only good for shopping and DIY shops due to the big boot and rear space when the seats are folded down.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th July, 2000

8th Mar 2001, 08:27

I can't understand your review. I own a 19 1.4 Rti and I have had no complaints from it whatsoever. In my opinion your comments on the lack of handling are totally unfounded. I can keep up with most larger cc engined cars around the lanes quite easily. The only difference between my car and a stock model is the tyres. I fitted Pirelli 3000's all round and they are great in all weathers. I suggest you experiment more with your cars throttle and steering wheel to find it's full capability!!!

17th Jan 2002, 03:10

I agree with the first review. I had the same model and it did lack handling and had no power whatsoever. The person that wrote the comment saying it was powerful must not have driven any other cars. I have a Citroen ZX now, despite being one year older than my old M reg Renault, it is much more powerful with a 1.4i engine and reaches 60 in 11 seconds. Rather than half an hour like my old Renault.

5th May 2004, 13:01

I drive A 19 1.8 RTi and I have had a few problems. Handling problems are the result of 13" alloys on an average family size car, I upgraded to 16" at a price and now it handles very well. As lack of power goes, it is missing bottom end performance, change your spark plugs and HT leads to split fire and it will go very well indeed. As for comfort, my 1992 K plate car is the most comfortable car I have ever driven for £900, I can go for three hours with out stopping and feel nothing, a very good car apart from a drain on the battery which is caused by the boot interior light, disconnect the relay and all problems solved.

6th Oct 2008, 15:00

Citroen ZX; what an ugly car that was. You're better off with a horse and cart.

Give me a R19 any day.

2nd Nov 2009, 12:00

Yes it is, you just said it gets to 60, 1 second faster than the ZX, and by the way, I've never driven either of them, just going by the figures you have published.

7th Dec 2009, 20:26

NO, I said the ZX is 1 sec faster, but in the real world that's nothing and they top out at 108 mph.