Renault 5 Hatchback 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic - cost me £50 8 years ago and has treated me well.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No major expense. Nothing complex to go wrong really.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives beautifully once warmed up.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    For its age, performance is excellent.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cold/damp starting is a major problem and it has tantrums most mornings when starting up. Sometimes fails to start completely although a jump start or push normally works - failing that, get the bus! The car is a jem once warmed up though.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It's a Renault 5.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    As expected for a Renault 5.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Probably rubbish, but it's not exactly top of the average thief's wish list.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cold starting problems.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes