Renault 5 Hatchback 1985-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy, insure and tax. Does 300 miles on a £25 tank.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive to keep - many new Renault parts cost rather a lot.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nothing special.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nippy around town for a 1.1. Unrefined at Motorway speeds, but a 5th gear helps. Also don't rag it around corners!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    13 year old car, so the usual clutch, gearbox worries...

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better than a Nova! ;)

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Once you're used to it, it's not too bad.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No one's going to steal this car!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sound as a pound.

    Other

    Brakes, wheel bearing and exhaust.

    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