A race car wannabe
Nothing.
Good car to drive. I fitted a Sebring high tech line exhaust on it. I also added a chip from Renault Sport France and I lowered the car a few cm. I put 16 inch alloy wheels (205/45/16) on the car and you can feel that you have better grip. The only thing I miss is the turbo feeling.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th August, 2000
Very powerful tuned hot hatch
The rev counter stopped working but that was just a lose solder joint. Also the radiator sprung a leak but some Radweld sorted that out.
Very nice to drive, I have fitted a Green air induction kit (I highly recommend it) and have a Janspeed performance exhaust, it makes a lot of difference. Next modification is to get it chipped. Get it serviced every 6 months and get them to check the cam belt as it could snap and be very costly. The engine does like its oil so check the levels often, otherwise a true hot hatch.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 8th July, 2000
40000 Km - Transmission protections both sides replaced.
50000 Km - Rear brake pump replaced.
55000 Km - Fuel valve replaced.
Very cheap to run, fairly reliable.
Weak brakes as in the other 2 Renault 5's I had before.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th February, 1999
Engine mounting snapped 3 times (design fault).
Fast car, very good handling, car uses oil as part of its running system!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 31st January, 1999
Automatic Gearbox at 69'000km.
Cylinder-head at 72'000km.
The brakes are fading very, very much.
The motor hasn't very much power, the normal manual gearbox would be a better choice.
Interior is very good and comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th March, 1998
Gearbox problems: had to be opened to repair a retainer valvoline and never worked again well.
Exhaust box from the middle to the back, overheating due to problems in the wiring of fan, tubes of cooling and temperature sensor, tubes of water, problems in the transmission of the right traction wheel and electric problems in the dashboard and in the cleaning wind shield
Good car with an excellent dynamic and agility, good space and features, but too many mechanical problems.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th March, 1998
18th Mar 2005, 15:24
Have found the comments on the Renault Clio automatic gear-box really interesting as I have heard quite a few have gone wrong in the past at after low and high mileage.
I would be very grateful to know if the Renault Kangoo automatic has the same gear-box as the Clio as I cannot get a straight answer out of anyone in answering this question.