Renault 5 Hatchback 1985-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Best £200 ever spent.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts reasonably priced. Bearly even looks at petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nippy, confident - until you try to go round a corner.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A 1.1 which I had bouncing off 105 MPH isn't too bad.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Besides a few damp starting probs, great all round.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It's a Renault 5..!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pretty spacy and lovely couch-like seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Can open the door with a pound coin or a chip for the driveway.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Noisy water pump, sticky points and a tendancy to over heat in traffic.

    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