| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 49000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 66000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault 5 GT Turbo Phase 2 |
Summary:
A race car wannabe
Faults:
Nothing.
General Comments:
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
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.5 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82500 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 GTI |
Summary:
Very powerful tuned hot hatch
Faults:
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.
General Comments:
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
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 diesel |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
|
Faults:
40000 Km - Transmission protections both sides replaced.
50000 Km - Rear brake pump replaced.
55000 Km - Fuel valve replaced.
General Comments:
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
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.8 / 10
|
Faults:
Engine mounting snapped 3 times (design fault).
General Comments:
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
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Energy petrol |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
|
Faults:
Automatic Gearbox at 69'000km.
Cylinder-head at 72'000km.
General Comments:
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
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.
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.2 / 10
|
Faults:
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
General Comments:
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