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hello my name is Matt and I have just bought a 98 renault medallion 5 speed I'm growing fond of it it is a nice looking good driving car however alotta people say it's a p.o.s. can anybody give me advice on proper care and how to get more performance and where to get good parts....or did I just waste my money on this car.....id really like it to be my daily for years to come....thank you
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I was in Omaha once & I think it's safe to say there aren't too many Renaults there (or anywhere else in the US, for that matter, from what I've seen)

Ignore the views of your fellow countrymen, who all seem to have a down on French cars, there's no reason why it shouldn't be exactly what you want it to be - & the guys on the Renault forum will weigh in with the specialist tecnical stuff - once we've worked out exactly what you have, because I think it's a US market special (possibly a Renault/AMC collaboration job). That might make parts tricky OR you may find you have to go no further than your local NAPA, Pepboys, AZ or O'Reilly's, at least for tune-up (that's "service" to us) parts or you'll be at the mercy of a major on-line parts supplier I'd rather not mention.
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I believe it's a Renault 21 with the 2.2 petrol motor from the 25. Shouldn't be too hard to find parts for.

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Looks like you are correct with the 21/25 mash-up.^

A less than stellar review.

Don't abandon all hope though Mr Whalers, there will be those who will try to help.
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thank you I appreciate all the input gentleman I love this car it's so classy drives so nicely I want it to be my daily for years I don't need a race care but whatever can show it's potential
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it's an 88 sorry didn't mean 98
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hartfordwhalers wrote:it's an 88 sorry didn't mean 98
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hartfordwhalers wrote:
hartfordwhalers wrote:it's an 88 sorry didn't mean 98
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here's a pic of the title if that helps identify it....i have been told this is a very rare car
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should I give her premium what oil do you recommend and if it's too shape would you trust it to drive to ny I am born and raised on long island and go to visit my mom alot but I live in omaha
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if I have it running mint would it make a omaha to ny drive I live in omaha but I was born n raised in amityville ny and visit my mom alot thank you again gentleman and I'm sorry for all the talking I am excited about this car and hope I didn't buy a car that has no potential cuz I love this car
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I would be a bit careful with that car. I don't know how many they sold (a few hundred?), but there can't be many left now, and I suspect that a lot of the exterior and interior parts are unique and different to any Renault sold in Europe, so if it gets damaged, it may be impossible to repair to original condition.

The model has a place in the history of the French and US motor industry, and could easily be a museum piece one day (I think that I have seen a later version in a museum).
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Post by van ordinaire »

You may be right, but let's not put the guy off using it - otherwise it might just as wellas be in a museum!

I can't even imagine the journey from Omaha - NYC, but given a decent tune0up/service I can't see a problem - but AAA subscription might be sensible insurance.

Now Americans are obsessed with fluid & belt/hose/seal changes - which I always think excessive (bordering on paranoia) but fresh oil & filters as a start but everything else subject to service intervals & physical examination.

Difficult for us to advise on oil, as what's available Stateside is different &, without looking at the small print on the container, the only commonality seems to be the viscosity. Best stick to what Renault recommend - or the nearest equivalent, bearing in mind oils are not always backwards compatible.
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Post by hartfordwhalers »

my car uses French parts alot of which are discontinued I've been told today it is not interchangeable with eagle....i will be needing vs joints and rear shocks and springs soon where do you guys order parts?
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if there are any I would like the best performance parts they have I would like maximum potential out of her I love this car and if I can it will be my daily for life
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