Renault Symbol 2 / Thalia

The second generation Renault Symbol is a relatively cheap car. In the secondary market, a copy of the first years of release can be purchased for 200-250 thousand rubles.

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The second generation Renault Symbol is a relatively cheap car. In the secondary market, a copy of the first years of release can be purchased for 200-250 thousand rubles. Given the current cost of new cars in the salons - this is a very attractive offer. However, the cheapest copies often have very poor equipment. They are devoid of power steering, steering position adjustment, central lock and air conditioning. The sedan was produced between 2008 and 2012 in Turkey. For the South American market, assembly was carried out in Argentina and Colombia (until 2013). In the Central European region, the model was sold under the name Renault Thalia. In fact, the second Renault Simbol is not a full-fledged representative of the new generation. This is just an update to the previous “humpback” version. In addition to the more pleasant body lines, the modern look has given the optics. Minor changes have been made to the dashboard and engine palette. Pragmatic, unpretentious and uncompetitive – this is how you can describe the French-Turkish sedan. At the same time, the Symbol is characterized by a simple design, a large trunk and good protection against corrosion. Passengers perceive the car as comfortable. However, on rough roads soft Talia begins to "flapper", forcing the driver to adjust the direction of movement more often. You can get used to this behavior, but you should be careful with sharp maneuvers when the trunk is fully loaded. The sedan is well accelerated even with a basic 1.2-liter gasoline unit.

Simple and reliable

The Renault Simbol has a fairly simple and reliable design, familiar to many from the Renault Clio II. Fortunately, most of the maintenance costs are scheduled maintenance. The quality of corrosion protection, given the initial price, is pleasantly surprising. Years later, a red coating can be found, except that on the components of the suspension and exhaust system. If you hear noise in the front axle area when passing irregularities, then it is most likely time to change the bushings and stabilizer racks. The rear springs (from 1,500 rubles) get tired after a couple of years of systematic trips with a full set of passengers and a loaded trunk. One of the common defects is the layering of the linings on the original pads of the rear brakes of the drum type. If your car is installed on the factory, then regularly check their condition. And better replace (from 1 900 rubles per set). This will reduce the potential risk of a “break” of the lining, and jamming the wheel while driving. Gasoline engines do not cause any problems. All of them use a temporary type valve timing drive with a recommended replacement interval of 60,000 km. When updating, do not forget about the water pump. Prices are quite democratic - from 4,900 rubles for a remake of the HRM with a pump. The most common flaws are associated with low mileage: endless cold starts destroy candles, and condensate accumulates in the exhaust system (leads to through corrosion). The diesel 1.5 dCi, beloved by Europeans, saves up to one liter of fuel.

Disadvantages:

• Security at the level of obsolete Clio II;

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• At the same time, the Symbol is characterized by a simple design, a large trunk and good protection against corrosion.
• You can get used to this behavior, but you should be careful with sharp maneuvers when the trunk is fully loaded.

Simple and reliable

• The quality of corrosion protection, given the initial price, is pleasantly surprising.
• If your car is installed on the factory, then regularly check their condition.
• This will reduce the potential risk of a “break” of the lining, and jamming the wheel while driving.
• Gasoline engines do not cause any problems.
• All of them use a temporary type valve timing drive with a recommended replacement interval of 60,000 km.
• The most common flaws are associated with low mileage: endless cold starts destroy candles, and condensate accumulates in the exhaust system (leads to through corrosion).

The Renault Symbol is not for everyone. It has a controversial appearance, modest internal dimensions and mediocre handling. It does not add color and image of the car of a pensioner. But if you want a really inexpensive, 5-seater sedan with a large trunk, then the Simbol is a good choice. The main thing is not to buy a copy without air conditioning and power steering. In the future, it will be very difficult to sell.

• Review: At the same time, the Symbol features a simple design, a large trunk and good corrosion protection.
• Simple and reliable: The quality of corrosion protection, given the initial price, is pleasantly surprising.
• Disadvantages: - Security at the level of obsolete Clio II;

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