Renault 25

2cv

Anyone know of any R25s about?

mike65

In fields.

2cv

mike65 wrote: »

In fields.

Did you have any particular fields in mind?

mike65

Any small crossroads village, just have a look!

2cv

mike65 wrote: »

Any small crossroads village, just have a look!

There was a LHD R25 for sale a while ago in Cork Citry. Registered, taxed and tested, €300.

I missed it though.
:mad:

mike65

Bad luck, I was a bit partial to this car, I remember a fella who delivered fruit and veg in one, a v6 with black leather so he must have been doing okay!

2cv

mike65 wrote: »

Bad luck, I was a bit partial to this car, I remember a fella who delivered fruit and veg in one, a v6 with black leather so he must have been doing okay!

They were great cars... I'd love a very early one or else a V6 Turbo

kasper

hi i have a 1990 25 txi on irish plates imported from uk i3 years ago it is in storage for last 2 years i am looking for a 79 renault 18 if you know where i could get a average or below average example with good sills

2cv

kasper wrote: »

hi i have a 1990 25 txi on irish plates imported from uk i3 years ago it is in storage for last 2 years i am looking for a 79 renault 18 if you know where i could get a average or below average example with good sills

would you sell the 25? :-)

kasper

i would consider it but i would rather swap for an 18 the 25 the body work is as new spare engine and gear box which i wouldnt think will ever be needed it is the most beautiful car to drive

2cv

kasper wrote: »

i would consider it but i would rather swap for an 18 the 25 the body work is as new spare engine and gear box which i wouldnt think will ever be needed it is the most beautiful car to drive

ah you want to swap... mmmm i don't have an 18 knocking about the place unfortunately have a 1978 GS though

kasper

of course i would sell i also have a 81 r18 that is not feasable to restore it belonged to my uncle and i got it with a shed full of spare parts mostly new which i would like to put to use ,every time i am talking to my aunty she asks me about the car and i havent the heart to tell her it is too far gone .the car is in westmeath

manta mad

their was one parked up beside the traffic lights in carlow town just heading out the killkenny road .

a silver one & was their recently too !

quattro777

Around 1990 a principal and a solicitor in a small town near me bought two brand new, both silver.

carchaeologist

kasper wrote: »

of course i would sell i also have a 81 r18 that is not feasable to restore it belonged to my uncle and i got it with a shed full of spare parts mostly new which i would like to put to use ,every time i am talking to my aunty she asks me about the car and i havent the heart to tell her it is too far gone .the car is in westmeath

Any pics?How bad is bad?

kasper

the 25 body engine as new probably just need 2 front shocks to get it through nct maybe not just judging from last time it went through nct when it passed ,the 18 has the sills rotten just on front of rear wheels ,new sills with car but not the space or equipment to do them the 18 is 1981 and would like to get a 79 body for it

G Luxel

I did see a LHD Irish reg R25 not so long ago and I occasionally see one or two 25s. The hatch reminds me of the Jensen Interceptor. Of course there are still many Safranes around. There was also somebody in Halfway who used to deal in Renaults, they were all around his house and there were one or two 25s there.

2cv

G Luxel wrote: »

I did see a LHD Irish reg R25 not so long ago and I occasionally see one or two 25s. The hatch reminds me of the Jensen Interceptor. Of course there are still many Safranes around. There was also somebody in Halfway who used to deal in Renaults, they were all around his house and there were one or two 25s there.

Many Safrane's around? Where? If i see one a month, it's a lot except my own one of course...
lol

G Luxel

2cv wrote: »

Many Safrane's around? Where? If i see one a month, it's a lot except my own one of course...
lol

I spotted 4 safranes......TODAY and I spotted 4 in a field a few months ago, all sold.

2cv

G Luxel wrote: »

I spotted 4 safranes......TODAY and I spotted 4 in a field a few months ago, all sold.

Do you live next door to a Renault dealer or something? lol

G Luxel

2cv wrote: »

Do you live next door to a Renault dealer or something? lol

well i work near a Renault dealer but they have none. The 4 I saw were parked in different places, all road worthy and all Mark 2's, with the bee sting aerial.(unless one of them is yours:)) The other ones I saw were up the country, they were covered in another thread but they are all gone now.

Wishbone Ash

mike65 wrote: »

a v6 with black leather so he must have been doing okay!

I was going out with a nice little girl in the 1980's. I didn't have a car at the time but used to take her home on the crossbar. Them some ugly flash b*stard in a silver R25 with black leather seats whisked her away!! It was like the Starship Enterprise compared to my bike!

**shakes fist**

dutchcat

i had a black v6 with cream leather about 10 years ago,prev owner was md of waterford glass

kasper

hi 2cv let me know if you got that pic the car is standing me a grand i have more pics but between computers and digital cameras i dont know how to put them up

2cv

kasper wrote: »

hi 2cv let me know if you got that pic the car is standing me a grand i have more pics but between computers and digital cameras i dont know how to put them up

Hey Kasper,
That's a fine looking R25... Where abouts is it?
:cool:

kasper

2cv wrote: »

Hey Kasper,
That's a fine looking R25... Where abouts is it?
:cool:

hi thanks the car is in westmeath at the homeplace i am going out there now to try and get some better pics feel free to put it up on the cc boards i will send more pics later hopefully

kasper

carchaeologist wrote: »

Any pics?How bad is bad?

i will try some pics

kasper

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2cv wrote: »

Anyone know of any R25s about?

hopefully the pics come attached

carchaeologist

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I was going out with a nice little girl in the 1980's. I didn't have a car at the time but used to take her home on the crossbar. Them some ugly flash b*stard in a silver R25 with black leather seats whisked her away!! It was like the Starship Enterprise compared to my bike!

**shakes fist**

Yes..fantastic dash layout..and the sound system was class too..

2cv

kasper wrote: »

renault 031.jpg

renault 036.jpg

renault 029.jpg
hopefully the pics come attached

What exactly does it need?

kasper

hi i replaced the steering rackand i still have to replace the boots over the tie rods whih i have rear brake pads which i have back box i dont have 2 back bumper brackets ,the last timeit went through nct the front shocks just barely got it through and when you drive it it now it feels like it could do with them now the car has abs brakes which was an option on the car when new ,it needs a diode in the altenator

2cv

kasper wrote: »

hi i replaced the steering rackand i still have to replace the boots over the tie rods whih i have rear brake pads which i have back box i dont have 2 back bumper brackets ,the last timeit went through nct the front shocks just barely got it through and when you drive it it now it feels like it could do with them now the car has abs brakes which was an option on the car when new ,it needs a diode in the altenator

Sounds interesting... Does everything work?

kasper

yes everything works that i know of the voice syhtciser tells me a bulb is not working i didnt get to check it out properly

2cv

kasper wrote: »

yes everything works that i know of the voice syhtciser tells me a bulb is not working i didnt get to check it out properly

I'm wondering... Obviously the voice thingy yokibob is in english... Could this be changed to another language, say French?

kasper

sorry i dont know

carchaeologist

2cv wrote: »

I'm wondering... Obviously the voice thingy yokibob is in english... Could this be changed to another language, say French?

Would french cars have a french synth?Wonder is it a straight swop?

johnf2020

Just found this 25 on Ebay UK. Probably the best one you will find.It started less than 500 pounds and the "experts" reconed in would go beyond a grand but look---and still 6 days to go.........Renault 18 Turbo for sale---quick...I want this....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-RENAULT-25-TXE-EXECUTIVE-24000-GEN-MILES-1-OWNER_W0QQitemZ280379273407QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item4147e830bf&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

2cv

carchaeologist wrote: »

Would french cars have a french synth?Wonder is it a straight swop?

I don't know actually.... I'll check with a french renault dealer, they'd probably be able to tell me

2cv

johnf2020 wrote: »

Just found this 25 on Ebay UK. Probably the best one you will find.It started less than 500 pounds and the "experts" reconed in would go beyond a grand but look---and still 6 days to go.........Renault 18 Turbo for sale---quick...I want this....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-RENAULT-25-TXE-EXECUTIVE-24000-GEN-MILES-1-OWNER_W0QQitemZ280379273407QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item4147e830bf&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

That's one heck of a beautiful car.... But yes, 24k mls from new, that is rare...

bijapos

French cars have a french synth, deffo.

I know this because about 10 years ago I was driving down to Africa with a bunch of French lads, one of who had a 25. The thing used to shout "STOP THE CAR IMMEDIATLEY, TURN OFF THE ENGINE" for a few seconds after he started it up, then he could switch it off. Real bloody annoying. I asked him what the problem was, he said he "doesnt know but is being doing that since he bought it 4 months ago" Car used up more water and oil then it did petrol, stank, smoked more then my granny but kept on going and going. Great car. Always loved the interior too, an insurance guy in our town got one when they came out, the first car I ever saw with a push-button digital station seek on a radio. Hi-tech Hi-spec.:)

Renotec

2cv wrote: »

I'm wondering... Obviously the voice thingy yokibob is in english... Could this be changed to another language, say French?

From memory the voice synth. unit can be changed into many languages. Its programmed only by using the XR25 diagnostic unit (Renault tool). The English voice is very chappish, The German is male and monotonic,and again from memory the French is the only female voice and very soft.

2cv

Renotec wrote: »

From memory the voice synth. unit can be changed into many languages. Its programmed only by using the XR25 diagnostic unit (Renault tool). The English voice is very chappish, The German is male and monotonic,and again from memory the French is the only female voice and very soft.

I'd love the french voice though :-)

Spitfire

Gents,
Looking for some brake bits for a Renault 25 Turbo. Front Calipers & carriers.
Upgrading the braking on my Alpine GTA and want bigger brakes.

All help gratefullly accepted
Thanks
Spitfire