Renault 5 Hatchback 1985-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Overall, very good.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Local garages charge decent rates for work on this car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good and very responsive with great all round vision.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cannot fault it!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I have had this car for six years. It has never let me down. Loves the cold mornings!

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    2 out of 5 2.0

    Boy racers seem keen on the five.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could be better! Ideal for town, but not the motorway.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    OK. Nothing to shout about.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Renault need to lower prices for older cars like the five.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil lea. Cannot spot it, got to learn to live with it!

    Other

    Seats are poor quality. Great engines, but electrics are poor.

    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