Renault 5 Hatchback 1985-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be very cheap, but hard to find a good one now.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Renault parts are a little too expensive but Dealer willing to do a deal!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good handling.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very fast - beat BMW/Mercs off the line easily. You should see their face!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Didn't let us down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Funky when came out - very dated now!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rolls a bit round corners, seats good for about an hour, cramped in back - 5 door is better.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Remote central locking, and thats about it - if its a fast one, could do with a little more protection.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good prices from main dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Accelerator sticks due to twin-choke carb worn out.

    Other

    Good spec for an old car - elec windows sound like they had better days!

    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