Characterful!!
Blown head gasket.
Worn driveshafts.
Niggly electrical problems.
Rear wheel brake cylinder.
Dirty fuel system (due to neglect by the previous owner).
Leaking sunroof.
Delightful to drive... nippy around town.
Reliability can be fine, but you must keep an eye on it!!! Very economical and easy to self-service.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th January, 2001
Fast
Accelerator cable.
Fuel mixture screw.
Electric window motor.
Steering rack.
Wheel bearing.
Awesome performance but shame about the reliability and the small amount of people who want one, but aren't prepared to pay for it.
Also attracts Novas etc. like flys around crap.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th December, 2000
My car's better than your car...
Engine blown on the way home, the seat bolsters snapped, not much more I can break whilst it's immobile.
This car will work again one day, £560 for a new engine, £210 for new Recaro seats and a whole other load things that need doing but at the end of the day it still canes all my mates cars and it still looks dark, get one if you have a need for the finer things on the road.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 23rd October, 2000
Monster Speed! Monster Cost!
Cracked the engine block.
Replaced the engine.
Head gasket blew.
Snapped both drive shafts.
Replace the anti-perc motor.
Blew around 50% of the hoses in the engine.
Replaced the alternator and battery but still get bad electrical current!
This car is a nightmare when it comes to reliability! With huge servicing and repair costs it can empty your wallet extremely quickly!
However when everything is going good it is unbelivable. I have never driven a car that puts such a big grin on your face, and the speed, you can take almost anything stupid enough to have a go! If you buy one, make sure you have the number of a good mechanic!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th September, 2000
Have had really strange brake problems, out of balance all the time - fails MOT every year!
I've spent a lot of time and money on my R5 but I love it. Only broken down once in 3 years of ownership (snapped clutch cable in the middle of a busy London street) but apart from that it just goes on and on!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 2nd March, 2000
Everything, it is the biggest pile of crap I`ve ever had the misfortune to buy, even the bloody seat has broken.
Be prepared for endless starting problems, and general engine trouble. So go and buy a Clio or a Fiesta instead.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 13th October, 1999
Rust spots in all the usual places and the throttle cable broke, needed a new alternator but everything else is fine - no leaks or anything. A slight hesitation in accelerating around corners, think there maybe something blocking the fuel flow. A few dash lights such as the electric window light on the passenger side have stopped working also.
Needed a good engine clean out.
Great little car, accelerates very well for a 1.2 and looks good too (Blue Grey colour). It is a 3 door Renault 5 with central locking with a zapper and electric windows. Very plush interior apparently it is a special edition at least that's what the Renault garage said (THE EVENT). I don't know if anyone knows anymore about my car mail me at: 20012162@nene.ac.uk
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th April, 1999
Nothing major. I have had no problems with it at all. The worst I have had is a flat battary. A few rust spots are appearing but nothing that can't be sorted.
A great car for the first time buyer. Very slow but it handles like a gem. It has no overtaking power so you have to time your run ups carefully.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 7th February, 1999
3rd Dec 2000, 16:19
I have just bought a lovely little Renault 5 GTL, which is superb. It only has 62,000 miles on the clock (not clocked either) and has a beautiful interior for its age (1987). I am very pleased, and have fallen in love with it!