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- Highest quality French used cars
Millions of car owners have broken more than one spear in the debate over which automaker makes the most reliable cars. It is important to note that only German and Japanese companies appear in 85% of disputes, but French cars, on the contrary, are considered one of the most problematic and expensive to maintain.
We do not undertake to judge whether this is really so, but simply note that the French also have cars capable of claiming the title of one of the most reliable in their class. We bring to your attention a rating of the best French used cars.
Highest quality French used cars
Renault Logan
The first generation Renault Logan was released in 2004 and almost immediately received the status of a "people's" car, not only in Russia, but also in Europe. This was facilitated by the low price, spacious interior and roomy trunk, as well as comfortable suspension and simple design.
It is thanks to simple constructive solutions that the car ended up on our list, since there is simply nothing to break in it. And if some part failed, then it could be bought without ruining the family budget. That is why Logan used, and why hide, continues to enjoy great love among taxi drivers and commercial companies.
Today in Russia the second generation of the model is presented, which debuted in 2014 and went through a planned restyling in the summer of 2018.
As a result of the update, the car acquired a more modern appearance and an improved interior in terms of design and ergonomics. The line of engines is represented by outdated, but not lost their reliability, 1.6-liter gasoline engines with 82 and 113 "horses". A couple of them is a 5-speed manual transmission and a frankly weak 4-speed "automatic".
The car does not have high dynamics, while it does a good job with its main task - moving from point A to point B.
The price of a used Renault Logan in a more or less "live" state starts at 160 thousand rubles, however, to find a car that has not worked in the taxi service, you will have to try very hard.
Renault Clio / Symbol
Back in 1999, Renault introduced the Clio subcompact sedan to the world, which was introduced in some markets under the Symbol name. The model was designed exclusively for developing countries, including Russia.
The car had a rather controversial appearance and a frankly budget interior. However, given its price, it would be at least strange to expect something else.
Nevertheless, the Russian consumer liked the car, who appreciated its simplicity and maintainability.
In addition to the hardy suspension, Renault Symbol boasted a roomy interior and luggage compartment, good handling and economical engines. As in the case of the Renault Logan, the success of the model was largely achieved through the use of a simple and time-tested design.
Nevertheless, there were some negative aspects, including:
- weak head optics;
- mediocre soundproofing;
- frankly budget finishing materials;
- weak brakes.
Today "live" Renault Symbol 2003-2007 year of release can be purchased for 110-150 thousand rubles. , while frankly "tired" cars are available for less than 80 thousand rubles.
Renault Clio of the second generation, produced exclusively in a 3- and 5-door hatchback body, was also famous for its good reliability.
Peugeot 307
This stylish and striking car was presented by the management of Peugeot in 2001, and already in 2002 it was awarded the prestigious award for the best European car of the year.
Indeed, for its time, the car had a spectacular design, and this concerned not only the external, but also the internal design.
But what about the technical stuffing and reliability? Here, as often happens, everything is not so simple, although experts on the "French" call the Peugeot 307 one of the most reliable models over the past decade and a half.
Petrol versions with 1.6 and 2 liter engines equipped with a manual transmission are famous for their special reliability. But versions with diesel engines and a 1.4-liter gasoline engine are best avoided, as they have proven to be extremely unreliable. The situation is similar with automatic transmissions, which often fail and are not at all cheap to repair.
Suspension and body deserve special attention, which do an excellent job with domestic roads and climate. Immediately, we note that the car has a roomy and practical interior, a good trunk and a rich level of equipment.
Today Peugeot 307 in good condition can be bought at a price of 350 thousand rubles, while “tired” versions can be bought for 200-230 thousand rubles.
Citroen berlingo
In the fall of 1996, the French carmaker Citroen presented to the world the first generation of the "popular" Berlingo heel, which is offered in two versions - a commercial Van and a family Multispace.
The car boasted an attractive appearance, a laconic and roomy interior, as well as high-torque and unpretentious engines. Also among the advantages of the model were good handling, reliable design and equipment rich by the standards of the class.
In this form, the car lasted on the assembly line until 2008, until the manufacturer presented a second generation model. Fortunately for the fans of the model, the update presented not only a more modern appearance and a better and more thoughtful interior, but also did not spoil the technical stuffing, thanks to which the "heel" retained the status of a reliable and unpretentious iron "horse".
Even today, Citroen Berlingo is in great demand among Russians engaged in commercial activities, where, as you know, reliability and availability of service play a more important role than appearance and level of equipment.
The disadvantages of the model include mediocre noise isolation, lack of dynamics and an overly stiff suspension, which turns long trips into a real test for the fifth point of the driver and passengers.
In 2018, the company introduced the third generation Citroen Berlingo, the reliability of which is still out of the question.
Renault Koleos
Renault Koleos is the company's first really serious attempt to enter the midsize crossover market, which, as time has shown, has been successful. The debut of the car in the European market took place in 2008, where the car, almost from the first months of sales, enjoyed a small, but stable demand.
Among the main advantages of the first generation of the model are called:
- attractive and harmonious appearance;
- well-tailored and roomy interior;
- high-torque and fairly dynamic motors;
- reliable technical "filling".
By the way, the French crossover owes its reliability to the Japanese company Nissan, which took an active part in the creation of Renault Koleos. As a result, the car received a large number of elements from the Nissan X-Trail, which for a long time was included in the top 3 best crossovers in its class, offering customers not only good cross-country ability, but also a high level of reliability.
In 2013, the second generation Renault Koleos was presented, which received a fresher exterior, but retained the interior design and technical stuffing. And if from the point of view of technology, such a decision turned out to be successful, then the absence of cardinal changes in the cabin and the level of equipment was not appreciated by the buyers, which pulled the sales of the crossover down. Nevertheless, if you need a reliable "Frenchman", and the appearance and quality of the interior are secondary to you, then Renault Koleos will be a good choice.
Conclusion
This is what our top 5 best French used cars that can still be purchased on the Russian market look like. If you have something to add, or you strongly disagree with our selection, you are welcome in the comments.
