by mettersl » Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:02 pm
Hi welcome to the fold. My experience of (a single) 610 has been pretty good over the last 7 years (it cant read so I think I'm safe saying that) but they are getting old.
Before you go for a rack go for a full 4 wheel alignment check, made mine much nicer to drive and stopped the tyre wear.
You'll need shims for the rear tracking, but Stephen used to be able to supply and they aren't expensive. I have found them OK in the wet provided the tyres have tread and you behave sensibly and remember there isn't much weight on the front. When it goes its catchable too (again in my experience, but I know that's not a universal result and I am quite timid with it) . In the dry you'll find them incredible, stable, controlled and happy even on very rough roads.
The guy selling this rack was asking £600 recently, I don't know if they are still available from Renault, but the price is about what I paid for mine, 4 years ago or so from a dealer, Stephen will no doubt advise.
On the window, check the micro switch that controls the window travel and make sure its working OK (610 only I'm afraid, but the switch itself is still made) and make sure the car is dry inside, all the body electronics are under the passengers feet and water in there will be difficult to fix. I haven't known anyone have problems with them, but you never know.
The Renault service books used to be on the website but if not can be emailed. Not so sure about the wiring diagrams, but I have a set on paper if no one has them electronically.
Cheers
Lee