Renault 5 Hatchback 1985-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The fun i've had in mine and the comments i had off of my mates (who are hard to please) EXCELLENT!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Okay i've replaced almost every engine part from the alternator to the head gasket ,but it was cheap and i did it by myself and mates and when complete it went 0-40 in 6 secs flat.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    One of the most exciting cars to driving, the looks when tuned are unbelievable also as it doesn't have a silent engine when fitted with a decent full exhaust system and induction it can beat the sound of a Ferarri

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It is a 1.1, but it has beaten a 1.4i Clio in a short drag but then when hitting 50+MPH it takes a good hour.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Went threw the biggest puddle and the engine cut out, but if you want memories this car will give you enough to last a life time!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I went more for engine than looks, but fit a decent exhaust i have a Peco BB2 all the way through with a max Power Induction kit the increase in bhp is officially 23bhp! And the sound is like no other absoultly, BRILLIANT!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    For a car of this age much better than my current Saxo and other older cars i've been in, it's extremely comfy also you can have the back of the seat all the way down so a friend can sit or your lap )

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor, i had a two circuit immobiliser fitter and they still tried knicking me car, but they didn't, so 2 points added

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Had to replace alternator, head gasket, rocker gasket, starter motor, thermostat, exhaust, rotor arm, distruptor cap, carb, alternator belt etc

    Other

    If you want speed in lower gears, cheap to tune and fuel costs me £15 for 3 weeks (and i give it some thrashing) this is for you

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes