Comments on: Renault on trademe.co.nz

By: Mark Elvin

Mark Elvin — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:56:14 +0000

Had an R10 in the 1980′s, until a tailgater almost pushed the motor into the back seat.
Was told before I bought it that they handled strangely, but I had no trouble with mine.
I have owned or driven few other cars that under 2ltrs that were faster from point to point, and it would cruise comfortably 5kph below the factory quoted maximum speed.
If my health would allow me to do my own maintainance and repairs, I would be very happy to have another one.

By: henry frankish

henry frankish — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:39:54 +0000

Is the Renault 10 still for sale?

Henry.

By: kyteler

kyteler — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:32:34 +0000

Hey there Rhys,

That’s entirely unfortunate about the Clio. I’ve been a victim of traffic indiscretions too and know the pain all too well.

New Zealand is a weird market for Renault, I’m sure you know the stereotypical Falcodore owners that can’t see past their ill-equipped and over-priced Aussie steel, that coupled with the often exorbitant prices to get European cars repaired or mended should something go awry doesn’t leave a particularly large selection of people left to purchase! There might be a time though, BMWs are now as common as Falcodores, maybe it’ll be Renaults turn next and when that happens people might look into their history a little more and want the classics, but then how long should you hold onto a car before the populace considers it? A long time, I would think.

-Michael

By: Rhys Nolan

Rhys Nolan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:35:22 +0000

great to see our cars on this site!
The red clio (135mph car) was written off by a redlight runner in Auckland.
The 12 (yellow car) is a bit more than it looks, bigger motor, 5 speed, vented discs, etc etc. It may be going to Oz, as there have been no bidders here!
The white 10, which belongs to a guy I know got no bids either, so he’s keeping it, more upgrades to come.

By: Ed

Ed — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:22:25 +0000

R10′s are pretty spartan inside but like all other Renaults of the time, the seats are ultra comfortable! My Renault 16TS is by far the smoothest riding and most comfortable car I’ve ever owned. Shame it’s a bit fragile and a nightmare to work on!