1988 Renault 5 Campus review from Romania
"Great car, but expensive to run"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heating radiator.
Head gasket and oil pump failure (I don't know which one caused the other) lead to complete engine rebuild in 2001.
Brake servo pump.
Starter.
Got the driver seat welded in one position, after it kept leaning back.
Water hoses are tired and they don't handle the pressure any more, so I need to leave the expansion tank's tap loosened.
General comments?
It's a nice little car with which I had nice experiences, but (quite normal for its age) something breaks or needs tuning every month.
It is very easy to handle, except for the clutch pedal being extremely hard to push.
It is also a great car for young people, but beginners should avoid it, since you need some experience to keep it running smooth.
Fuel consumption and expensive spare parts are the only disadvantage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 127000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 185000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 15th March, 2006 |