Renault R25 TX

Advantages: Smooth. Comfortable. Luxurious Disadvantages: Now very dated The Renault 25 was the predecessor to the "Safrane", and went out of production around 1992/3. It was an extremely popular car in France (for obvious reasons) and on the Continent, but never really "caught on" in the U.K. and Ireland. So popular was it in France, in fact, that for nearly its whole lifespan it consistently topped the polls in the luxury car bracket. I bought a 1986 model of the 25 in 1989, with some 70,000 miles on the clock, and one previous owner. I ran it virtually trouble free for over 4 years, and ... more

If you are after luxury at a bargain price you can't do much better than the Renault 25. It's a big car for £1000, or even less, and as long as you follow some golden rules they can run forever. Service history is a must, as with most cars, but more so with the 25. It is full of electronics, from engine management to gearbox and dash-related gizmo's. On the top of the range models is a computer that controls most of the major functions, as well as monitoring the state of the vehicle. If this is faulty, or on the way out, it can cost upwards of £1500 to replace, and the car is scrap without it ... more

i brought this car five years ago . I'ts on an e plate . It had eight thousand miles on the clock. Its now got 130000. This is a great car, it's got a willing but not overly powerful engine. It does about 35 miles to the gallon,burns no oil,and is very comfortable. It's got a huge boot,and with the rear seats folded down you've got a huge load space. The engine is and always been trouble free,though you may have trouble with the electrics. I'ts a very comfy drive and great for motorway crusing but not so good around the twisties due to it's soft suspension and size. As you would expect Renault ... more