The one and only true hot hatch!
Nothing yet!
Tend to run very hot and very tempremental starting when hot.
Sticks to the road like superglue and goes like a bat out of hell!!!
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Review Date: 29th May, 2001
French tin can rocket ship
Head gasket blown at 30 PSI.
Wheel bearings worn, 17"s may not help.
Seat side bolsters worn.
Engine cooked at 84000 miles... Kinked radiator pipe to blame.
These cars are wicked.
Ultimate street car winner, Santa Pod 2000.
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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th March, 2001
Hi I've owned 3 Tenault 5 turbos and all of them went through wheel bearing like hot cakes, changing wheel size might help matters but not too sure. As for the 30 p.s.i boost, that's way too much for a little 1.4, maybe a Cosworth can handle that kind of boost pressure. But I would agree that the cars are little pocket rockets and I look forward to getting my 4th. So keep the 5 alive :)
Low cost reliability
Faulty distributor cap.
Rear drums leaking fluid.
Speedo stopped/started working by itself.
Leaking drivers window is hard to wind up.
Very good car. Had to get it electronically tuned to get the electrics right. Otherwise it's a good car for city driving and open roads. I got a cool 86mph out of it so it's able to keep up with traffic!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th January, 2001
Drives like a rocket on heat
Clutch started slipping at 85,500 miles, new one fitted under warranty.
Seals broke and pistons locked onto the rear discs.
Blinding performance 0-60, 7.2 secs for a 1.4!!
Few tweaks and quite able to embarrass Cossie drivers.
Idles a little high sometimes, trip to a rolling road planned to set the fueling.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd January, 2001
The one and only pocket rocket!
I have had to replace the battery three times.
The starter motor went and the turbo.
I have also had several coolant hoses split.
I've spent a lot of money on this car and I will never get it back. But I still think it is worth it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd December, 2000
One hell of a quick money magnet!
I have replaced:-
Petrol tank.
Rear callipers.
Steering rack.
Exhaust.
Turbo `L' piece.
Fuel pump.
Water pump.
Gearbox.
Clutch.
Starter motor.
Heat shield.
Wheel bearings.
Leads.
Hose split.
Carb elbow knackered.
Can't remember the rest but you name it & it will go wrong at some point!!
I always wanted one so I brought one!!
Don't be fooled into thinking these are normal cars - they are not. They are a major drain on the bank account so seriously think before buying one (they are good fun though - when they're running).
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Review Date: 26th October, 2000
Turbo blown, head gasket blown, water pump broken, speedo knackered, rear brakes seized.
The 5 Turbo is an absolute belter of a car for anyone who loves the thrill of rapid acceleration but can't afford a big motor. I love mine to bits and it just keeps on getting better.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th February, 2000
CV joints required replacement early.
Steering column twisted.
Brakes became (very!) noisy.
Spontaneously combusted!!
Potentially cheap car to run, but many trips to the garage meant costs began to mount up... then came home one day to find it had caught fire (the Fire Brigade suspect an electrical fault in the engine bay) and there wasn't much of it left! Quite fun to drive though.
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Review Date: 26th December, 1999
Turbo, slight overheating, sticking boot.
Still one of the sexiest motors on the road today, stunning looks, awesome reputation and performance to give you a grin from London to Bristol!! Will definitely be a classic one day, so I'm holding on to mine for a while yet!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th May, 1999
Accelerator cable, replaced battery, anti-percolation fan, reconditioned carb. Speedo registers too slow a speed.
Any want to buy it?
carl.broad@dwtc.co.uk
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th April, 1999
Nothing since I fitted a new turbo motor.
Excellent car - well worth 3 grand.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th January, 1999
Turbo, alternator, water pump, coolant hoses, anti-percolation fan.
Excellent small fast hatchback. Handles very well (the benefits of a stiff FWD car).
Easy to get hold of performance parts and lots of them still about even though it is an "old" car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th August, 1997
5th May 2001, 22:22
Wow! What a car. It is simply the best GT Turbo I have ever seen!