Renault 5 Hatchback 1985-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy, run and insure.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Goes round corners fine.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Engine is a little breathless, but takes a good caining.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never failed to start, though minor things seem to break a liitle too often for my liking.

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    At least it's not a Metro.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice, comfortable, squigy seats, but lack support when going round corners.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    You just need to look at the locks to open them.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Couldn't say. Never used them.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Reliable and takes a good beating.

    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