Renault 5 GT Turbo Reviews
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“advice needed”
Written on: 07/08/2012 by denyer (1 review written)
anybody else had this problem, i have a renult 5 turbo 1.4, when me car gets really hot,it cuts out,it eventualy starts back,but most mornings im sitting there for hour hour to get it started,once going is fine cheers (read more)
★★★☆☆
“the renault 5 GT turbo.. at the first glance, the...”
Written on: 13/08/2009 by mistreku (1 review written)
the renault 5 GT turbo.. at the first glance, the exterior body-kit, grill and badges let you know that this is a Renault with attitude! nice bucket seats and sport steering complete the sporty temper of this little car at the interior. no ABS, no power-steering, nothing computer-assisted, but oh! the thrill! it didn't have the looks, but it definitely had the moves! the 1.4 turbocharged engine developed 116bhp, plenty if you come to think about this car's weight: 820kg. it was very fast in... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have a renault 5 campus that I'm planning to do up...”
Written on: 12/09/2010
I have a renault 5 campus that I'm planning to do up to make it look like jean ragnottis maxi turbo rally car!! does anyone know anyone with any good spares????? (read more)
★★★★★
“Hi to all them what are talking about insurance I own...”
Written on: 17/05/2009 by Nez99
Hi to all them what are talking about insurance I own a golf mk4 2002 2.0 gti (slow) ;-(. I'v just bought a Renault 5 gt turbo for summer fun I went on confused.com to get a quote it came back as £2200 my golf is £1900 so I rang them they put me through to classic car department they gave me a quote for £345!!!!!!! Yes £345! Well pleased I rang up! Any way I'm 25 years old had driving licence for 1 year and no years no claims bonus. Just thought I'd share that with you thanks.... (read more)
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“I have owned M3's, Audi Quattro Turbo, Integrales and...”
Written on: 11/07/2008
I have owned M3's, Audi Quattro Turbo, Integrales and a Mercedes Cosworth but still I had to get a GT Turbo as had great momories of a friends car. It has lived up to expectations but was very hard to find a decent Raider edition so found one with good engine and completely restored the car meticulously and was worth the time and effort. I have the car as standard now and is so rewarding to drive even though does take a little effort with an up rated clutch and no power steering. Sum it up:... (read more)
★★★★★
“I love my Renault 5 gt turbo - Its a raider (special...”
Written on: 25/06/2008 by harveyok (2 reviews written)
I love my Renault 5 gt turbo - Its a raider (special edition) and I dont intent parting with it in the near future. Loads of smiles per gallon. (read more)
★★★★★
“Drive one before you judge one. Good amount of power...”
Written on: 23/03/2008
Drive one before you judge one. Good amount of power for its weight, very retro styling and a hoot to drive. (read more)
★★★★★
“I ' ve got a 1.4 gtt in gray all standard with full...”
Written on: 17/03/2008
I ' ve got a 1.4 gtt in gray all standard with full history pound of receipts and 0ne owner very rare with 52,000 miles on the clock even the wheels I ' m going to keep it standard I would recommend one. Insurance is expensive but worth also to everyone else out there look after these cars as they are brilliant and want to be seeing these around for years to come as these new hatches don ' t touch these. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Renault 5 is a very nippy little car wish i never...”
Written on: 22/02/2008 by pikey 985bitch
The Renault 5 is a very nippy little car wish i never sold mine but I'm going to buy it back. Its brilliant best car in the world! Likes drinking petrol and sometimes sets fire to the car behind on traffic lights. Oh yeah it was a raider! and I miss it. (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had 5 of these bad boys and they r the best car...”
Written on: 18/02/2008
I've had 5 of these bad boys and they r the best car ever! Performance is brilliant and the add ons are excellent..... One of the best cars ever built in my view and the monte carlo rally proves it! If you can find one that is! (read more)
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★★★★★
“The Renault 5 GT Turbo is the best hatch made, I beat...”
Written on: 03/12/2007 by Renault5boy
The Renault 5 GT Turbo is the best hatch made, I beat a 3.0 ltr v6 clio on a quarter mile in my old car, If I could find another one to buy I would, I've just got the gt turbo replica based on campus model. (read more)
★★★★☆
“You will love to beat your friends with the power from...”
Written on: 11/11/2007 by Francois Turbo (1 review written)
You will love to beat your friends with the power from 1.4 turbo,very fast car for it price. (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had my grey Renault 5 GT Turbo for coming up on 6...”
Written on: 14/10/2007 by Turbo shaz (1 review written)
I've had my grey Renault 5 GT Turbo for coming up on 6 years just a few months after passing my test. Its only had 2 owners and had 60k on the clock, was totally standard. Its insurance group 14, and i can understand leave it on a street long enough it never fails to attract an unwelcome audience! I've always had another car to keep my 5 good (no shopping trips for it, this car was kept garaged while my new V6 Coupe froze), its been the best car ive ever owned old or new. I'd probably... (read more)
★★★★★
“I was lucky with the Renault 5 GT Turbo. It was a...”
Written on: 08/10/2006 by zharca (8 reviews written)
I was lucky with the Renault 5 GT Turbo. It was a company car and I happened to work within a couple of miles of Wimbledon, which meant Radbourne Racing was the local Renault dealer. The deal was "no discount, but I get all the Radbourne "engine mods" and so the little red bomb was born.
I managed to get it without the garish "turbo" sticker down the side, and the only exterior clues to the changes were a tiny aluminium "Radbourne Racing" plate on the tailgate and the giveaway of the rather...
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★★★★★
“Would recommend the Renault 5 GT Turbo now though if...”
Written on: 26/04/2006 by blueprint (1 review written)
Would recommend the Renault 5 GT Turbo now though if it was to be used as a paperweight, though not so good at that because of its low kerbweight. This is one amazing car. Though one tank before speed cameras went away up the A7 at 19mpg eek! (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have had my Renault 5 GT Turbo for half a year now...”
Written on: 29/11/2005 by black r5 gt turbo
I have had my Renault 5 GT Turbo for half a year now and I love every moment I am in it. It puts a smile on my face and the looks you get in it are huge. Every time I stop and park up some one is always coming up and saying it's nice to see one in good condion. To still see one on the road and it puts a big smile on my face the only thing with it is the insurance it cost me £4100 that's the only thing that hurts. But when I get in it I forget all about the insurance when I am in second gear... (read more)
★★★★★
“I had two Renault 5 GT Turbo's back in the 90's. As...”
Written on: 09/11/2005 by Harmonica (5 reviews written)
I had two Renault 5 GT Turbo's back in the 90's. As reviewed by Performance Car magazine, in which the car came 3rd best hot hatch of all time, only behind Peugeot 1.9 and Williams, absolutely nothing past or present can touch an original GT Turbo. Age has killed them, as has bad ownership over the years, by clowns who could barely afford to insure the little car much less properly maintain one. That coupled with very bad garages who can't work on them without systematically destroying them,... (read more)
270335_Herb2578's Response to Harmonica's Review
Written on: 11/12/2006
I agree in a way with harmonica. You're never going to see the hot hatches of the 80's and 90's. I can only comment on the test drives I've had, but I prefer the Clio 16v over the Renault 5 GT Turbo in every way.
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Farrant4246's Response to Harmonica's Review
Written on: 03/03/2007
You prefer the Clio 16v, well same here! I got the 16v put into mine and it goes brilliant and more reliable.
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289836_Alf8874's Response to Harmonica's Review
Written on: 20/05/2007
I agree that the days of the 80's and 90's Hot Hatch have gone for good but to say that the Civic Type R doesn't deserve the title of hot hatch is just plain daft. I own 2002 EP3 Civic Type R and a Renault 5 GT Turbo Raider and although the 5 is loads of fun it will never rival the Civic. You obviously haven't driven one or you drive like a pensioner! My Raider is my weekend toy and will never be sold, it's a little piece of history.
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Harmonica's Response to Harmonica's Review
Written on: 27/06/2007
Hello alf thanks for your reply.
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<br/>I have nothing against your current Civic Type R, I think it's a stunning car. I made my original point on a tea break at work some time ago, and can see why my words might grate. In short my opinion is that your car and modern Golfs etc, are too far removed from the original blueprint of the 'Hot Hatch'
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<br/>The archetype Hot Hatch stemmed from Escort 1600 RS, Golf GTI early Gordini turbo's etc. Together they blue-printed what makes a Hot Hatch, which included being SMALL, LIGHT, and relatively inexpensive cars that utilised small capacity highly tuned engines, or slightly higher capacity lumps aligned to light weight for maximum effect. All the cars mentioned excel in this manner.
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<br/>Yes your Civic is a master piece of Honda magic (more so the smaller lighter almost as powerful but much faster 1.6ltr EK9 version) but still your particular Honda fails to warrant the Hot Hatch classification for me.
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<br/>It way to big, indeed from the side under dim light it could easily be mistaken for a people carrier. It's engine at 2ltr, for me is just about bordering on the over large side for my personal taste, but not nearly as laughable as 3ltr V6 lumps or 2ltr turbo lumps some manufacturers try to pass off as Hot hatch cars. When the Cossies were released in the 80's NOBODY dare called them hot hatch, more like super car slayers.
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<br/>For me the greatest boon from driving a genuine hot hatch back in the day, came from having big car performance at your whim, while in a small hatch.
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<br/>The look on the faces of drivers of family saloon cars or sports car like Elans, BMW's, Nova's and the bain of every motorway - sales executives, when they pulled up too within in inch of your rear bumper on the M1 and start flashing their beam, only for you to make eye contact in the rear view mirror before pulling away to leave em chewing on embarrassment, is priceless.
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<br/>Ask any hot hatch driver from the 60's to date, that's what hot hatch ownership is all about. How can you honest say that of a Type R or mammoth V6 Golf/2ltr Turbo Golfs, Seat Cupras etc? Yes they have a 'hatch' and that's about it. After that you simply have big car looks and go from big capacity engines in BIG cars.
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<br/>Nothing 'hot' about that. It's totally predictable, heavy, and some what monotonous. These bigger stronger better cars are great in there own right, but they have simply marched in on the little cars market place trying to impress with big stats. ANY heavy weight boxer can walk into the flyweight class and claim to be king but so what?
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★★★★★
“I have spent a lot of time an money on my 5... Engine...”
Written on: 08/08/2005 by armo69 (1 review written)
I have spent a lot of time an money on my 5... Engine mods, avo coil overs, leather and alcantara. All of which I would say were worth it! There are so many ways to personalise these cars, it's unreal. If you want one, just get one. I'm 20, and have always wanted one, obviously insurance has just allowed, and I can safely say, until I can afford my gti-r, I am keeping this! (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had my Renault 5 GT Turbo for about 12 month's,...”
Written on: 20/07/2005 by oysterconserve (1 review written)
I've had my Renault 5 GT Turbo for about 12 month's, I've done 36 thousand mile's and had only two problem's. The clutch started to slip, but it was the original and had done 50k so that's fair! The perc fan failed, not a major problem but it died in the midst of a heatwave (typical!).
Ever replaced one? Not hard, just annoying.
Mine has had an extensive re-build over the last 10 year's, the previous owner was fanatic and replaced all the original Renault (god awful) part's.
No problem's to...
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★★★★★
“If you treat the Renault 5 GT Turbo right then it will...”
Written on: 29/11/2004 by tom2909872003
If you treat the Renault 5 GT Turbo right then it will be your pride and joy for as long as you have it. It'll make you spend all of your money on it to make it look and perform better and better, there is so many different things that you can get for this car so you can easily make it one of a kind. (read more)
218895_Black Gt Turbo's Response to 178325_tom2909872003's Review
Written on: 29/11/2005
hi mate i am 17 and got a gt turbo thay are really good fun cars to drive. leaves most things behind. have you had an insurance quote? for one i payed £4150 to insure mine, best to check this first because they are not cheap to put right from steve.
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★★★★★
“These Renault 5 GT Turbo cars are too fast for its hot...”
Written on: 27/09/2004 by 5alldaway (1 review written)
These Renault 5 GT Turbo cars are too fast for its hot hatch category, no car in its class can match it for performance unless they do engine conversions etc, very tunable and big power is there for whoever wants it. Just drivin down the road people sit and take notice, but it also attracts thieves as I have experienced. These cars in truth are reliable, but due to the way these cars have not been looked after properly, missed services, get thrashed by boy or girl racers everyday contributes... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have an H-Reg unmodified grey Renault 5 GT Turbo....”
Written on: 17/07/2004 by BazR5GTT
I have an H-Reg unmodified grey Renault 5 GT Turbo. She has an astonishing: 143,000 miles from new! Bet you didnt think they could do that!? & Un marked interior! Only defects that have been sorted were: Front O/S hub & bearing, Passenger electric window motor died, Exhaust Downpipe! When I bought her she hadnt moved in 2 years so not bad considering!! & had a dead battery which just got me to the garage, no service history, no tax or test the list goes on.... Now waiting for other parts to... (read more)
★★★★★
“Renault 5 GT Turbo: A simple drivers tool , a road...”
Written on: 08/05/2004 by joegtir (1 review written)
Renault 5 GT Turbo: A simple drivers tool , a road legal go-kart, spend some money on one and get in running right and it can be some of the most fun you will ever have!!!, a bit of a boy racer car but who cares your driving a supercar slayer at the price of his tyers!! (read more)
Pommeh's Response to joegtir's Review
Written on: 29/03/2005
Kill an Evo 8? :|, are you off your trolley?, an Evo 8 would demolish a GT Turbo, it's not all about 0-60 you know, the Evo has faster mid range, it's 4 wheel drive and it's £30,000 because the car is made to race.
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★★★★☆
“I personally think that the Renault 5 GT Turbo are a...”
Written on: 29/04/2004 by Angelvickie (1 review written)
I personally think that the Renault 5 GT Turbo are a sort of 50/50 car. Yes we all know that they can be unreliable, but when they're running right....sooo much fun. If you can pick one up thats been cared for and not thrashed then you shouldnt have too many problems. Beware when buying...dont rush into things unless you know a bit about them. (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had my Renault 5 GT Turbo for just over a year,...”
Written on: 30/12/2003 by Greg Sinden (1 review written)
I've had my Renault 5 GT Turbo for just over a year, during which time virtually all the running gear has been replaced. I've kept mostly to original parts (new steering wheel, gear knob and gaiter look the business), with no body mods except a 35mm drop and sensible engine mods and exhaust. If you love cars then go and get one - but buy the best, don't skimp on maintenance, and get a reasonable level of knowledge to avoid rip-off merchants - there's plenty out there !!! (read more)
★★★★☆
“my Renault 5 GT Turbo has now got p.a.s, hopefully it...”
Written on: 29/12/2003 by gazza c (1 review written)
my Renault 5 GT Turbo has now got p.a.s, hopefully it should be even quicker than it was as a 1.4 doing 0-60 in 4.1 and 147 mph flat out. Unfortunatly it went pop at santa pod on the hottest day of the year when the h/gasket popped and the expansion tank covered the strip and my w/screen. I am currently working on a 1.7 turbo (read more)
★★★★★
“The R5GTT is my favorite car ever,had an XR3I,it was...”
Written on: 12/12/2003 by peter isaac (1 review written)
The R5GTT is my favorite car ever,had an XR3I,it was good but not great same for the 2oosx.The 205 GTI blew up and died in flames on the M4.Which leaves me with the 5,every time i got in it,I had a blast I throttled it to death.I'm afraid though that she is still dead and that was 6 years ago .She's still in a garage and I keep promising to rescue the poor thing,but it would require a full rebuild ,ground up and that is another of her downfalls.With prices for performance parts so expensive... (read more)
★★★★★
“I own a Renault 5 GTT and absolutely love it. I had...”
Written on: 04/12/2003 by luke oakley (1 review written)
I own a Renault 5 GTT and absolutely love it. I had mine fully modified at gt tuning, which it has a stage 4 hks turbo full body kit and nos kit and full alpine ice. filp tone paint green to sliver with bule ghost flames (read more)
★★★★★
“So what if they break down all the time, the way you...”
Written on: 24/10/2003 by lewis yesfu (1 review written)
So what if they break down all the time, the way you can just eat big cars makes it all worthwhile! The renault 5 takes off like no other The renault 5 gt turbo is here to stay! (read more)
★★★★★
“The Renault 5 GT Turbo are great cars, am on my 3rd...”
Written on: 29/09/2003 by 5turbo4tehwin (1 review written)
The Renault 5 GT Turbo are great cars, am on my 3rd one now and id have more if i could...this one is soon on its way to k-tec fort a bit of xtra power.
it took me 2 years to convince the wife to let me have another 1 but hey they r the mutts nuts
5 turbo 4 teh win!!
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★★★★★
“i think my reno is the mutts nuts.ill thrash anyone...”
Written on: 23/09/2003 by mikestav (1 review written)
i think my reno is the mutts nuts.ill thrash anyone who trys to give it.it looks great,drives great,people that dont like them are usualy jealous.ok they cost to repair but i have had no real probs with mine.its standared and hasnt been played with.i dont know what i could get so much fun out of if reno didnt make a gt turbo. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have to say that at first i thought Renault 5 GT...”
Written on: 16/09/2003 by lisa risdale (1 review written)
I have to say that at first i thought Renault 5 GT Turbos were not worth a dime! then my bloke bought one yesterday and hell yeah! its gorgeous! glacier white respray, in car adjustable boost, new engine piping, cobra bucket seats, full s/s exhaust! and best of all the dump valve! i would seriously recommend them! and dont worry about insurance, my blokes only 19! overall all renault 5 turbos should be treated with respect! there quick, small and are gorgeous little motors. (read more)
★★★★★
“I own a Renault 5 GTT and it is a PHAT car! i have...”
Written on: 11/09/2003 by boy racer 2003 (1 review written)
I own a Renault 5 GTT and it is a PHAT car! i have raced a lot of cosworths, subaru's and a lotus elise.
Its a 1.4 but has a 2.0 turbo in it and it is on its lowest. My speedo is broken at the moment so i dont know how fast i am going!
i bought it for £100! BEST CAR ON THE ROAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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★★★★★
“after burning through 2 turbos in 6 months I decided...”
Written on: 02/08/2003 by Dom.
after burning through 2 turbos in 6 months I decided to splash out on a hybrid (accompanied by a bailey's recirculating dumpvalve). un fortunately it wasn't long until (while bombing it down a country road) I lost control trying to miss a hedgehog and inadvertantly barrel-rolled my beauty down a hill into a stream. So remember turbo-lovers, if a cute, cuddly animal runs in front of your car, flatten it! (read more)
146550_Nailicec's Response to 121118_Dom.'s Review
Written on: 07/03/2004
Hi dom, I experienced the same thing as you with regards to the turbocharger. in the 13,000 miles I've had my raider. Its eaten its way through two reconditioned standard turbos. I don't have thousands of pounds to spend on a perfermance one either what should I do?
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★★★★★
“I own a Renault 5 GT Turbo, It pretty much rules the...”
Written on: 21/07/2003 by besty.
I own a Renault 5 GT Turbo, It pretty much rules the road in hothatch stakes, lets be honest, as you see the only ones hating on them are Nova owners and other drivers who feel threatened by their power.
1.4? whats the size of the engine got anything to do with it (lotus elise 1400cc) it weighs less than a bag of peanuts, shove a turbo on it, make for 1 excellent car, like any car if you treat them right they are very RELIABLE.
Lets be honest what would you rather be seen in a Renault 5...
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120062_Matt.'s Response to besty.'s Review
Written on: 30/07/2003
I think your a bit biased with this review. renault 5's are prone to blowing up after only mild tuning and also as for the thickness of the body panels i have seen thicker bacofoil!!!
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120356_Besty1.'s Response to besty.'s Review
Written on: 31/07/2003
I agree with u there, I am being biased, but im only going on my own experiences. if u read I put the car is really reliable if u treat it "well"
<br>i.e no denying it can have problems, but they usually come with turning up the boost, without uprating various parts etc.=
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<br>Mine has done 50k, excellent condition, I haven't had any problems, in the two years ive owned it. So I have fair grounds to comment
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<br>Please read fully be4 u dicide to comment because youll only make yourself look like a doughnut
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Lisa Risdale's Response to besty.'s Review
Written on: 18/09/2003
I think that some of you lot do talk some rubbish! how can you compare a renault 5 GT Turbo to a vauxhall nova!? they are two totally different cars with totally different looks!? in my eyes you can make any car look nice with a little time and effort! (and in a novas case, alot of money!)you may think i am biased and just anova R5 owner but i aint. im actually a girl whos bloke has owned both. R5's have gotta b 1 of the most quickest,tidyest little cars iv ever seen.no disrespect to all u nova owners, but dont mock em untill youve tried them!! look after them well and they will go miles!
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169102_Dragyth's Response to besty.'s Review
Written on: 07/09/2004
So many people overlook one underrated gem, the uno turbo.
<br>It's not only more reliable, it also has a higher top speed but a lower 0-60 (only by about 0.2 seconds) smaller engine and therefore better economy... however there's a Mk2
<br>Anyway, in the looks department it's a completely different car, same basic principle, people have said that they feel a lot more solid to be in than R5 GTTs. However square arches win me over, I think I'm gonna sell my Uno and buy a GTT when I can afford it! :)
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★★★★★
“This car inherets it's genes from the golden age of...”
Written on: 01/07/2003 by Gordon.
This car inherets it's genes from the golden age of Group B Rallying and Renault Formula 1 Turbo dominance, it's a classic!
The 1397cc turbo motor doesn't know the meaning of the word lag. 2000rpm and the boost is climbing, at 2500rpm it's full on, this kidney squeezing accelleration carries on until 6000rpm when a new cog needs to be selected and you can do it all again. It would show most modern hot-hatches a clean set of heals. 0 to 60 in 7.4 secs might not sound that quick today, but...
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Pete123Mca's Response to 112063_Gordon.'s Review
Written on: 22/01/2004
your wrong, i have a 5gtt and its modified. you can get these cars to do 0-60 in 6 secs if you spend £1500 or so. They arent dead, theres more than ever on the road now. Standard cars can always be tuned up to a higher perfomance spec.
<br>Long live the GT Turbo.
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★★★★★
“I own a Renault 5 GTT and absolutely love it. I had...”
Written on: 21/06/2003 by Jay.
I own a Renault 5 GTT and absolutely love it. I had mine fully modified at gt tuning, which consisted of stage 3 hybrid turbo,group A performance carb,air filter,well pretty much the whole engine and the performance and WOW! factor is unbelievable!
I just love it when I pull upto next to a subaru impreza sti monza edition like i did the other day and blow him and his cute mrs! The look on his face when he caught me at the next set of traffic lights makes the money I spent all worth...
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★☆☆☆☆
“i once owned one of these Renault 5 GT Turbo sporty...”
Written on: 11/06/2003 by chrissy venus.
i once owned one of these Renault 5 GT Turbo sporty hatchbacks..........and to be frank with you..... it was rubbish. If you are thinking of buying one, dont. If you dont always want to get to work on time and if you like calling out the AA or even if you enjoy spending your hard earned cash on repairs then i think you deserve an r5 gt turbo. And for all you r5 owners out there please get a life and get better cars with maybe a bigger engine. pretty please (read more)
Stevieb's Response to 106401_chrissy venus.'s Review
Written on: 06/11/2003
....THATS because you obviously didn't do your homework, and ended up buying a neglected car.
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<br>I've owned my R5 GT Turbo for the last year, and haven't been late for work once ;) (and it hasn't broken down at all) - and it's my only car, with a 30 mile round trip to work and back each day.
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<br>So, please don't make rash comments - sounds like the previous owner saw you coming!! :D
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★★★☆☆
“I like these cars but i know a few people that have...”
Written on: 23/05/2003 by Dazza.
I like these cars but i know a few people that have owned thes cars and they tend to be unrealible. tends to eat oil like anything and because of the age of them now you dont know how the last driver treated them. Also the turbo was only intended by Renault for short bursts. because people play around with the boosts and bhp it can put serious strain on that little 1.4 engine. Only buy one of these if you really love the car and dont mind to keep chucking money at it, as it can be expensive. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Renault 5 GT Turbo is probably the best 2 door...”
Written on: 20/05/2003 by ginger.
The Renault 5 GT Turbo is probably the best 2 door turbo ever made ive never ownded one but ive drove one. but best thing is when you look at the speedo when its going 0-100 it looks like a revs counter the speed it's going at. you look at ian nixons r5 that eats scoobys for breakfast and lamborgini's for lunch its amasing. (read more)
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★★★★★
“The 5t is a superb car throughout,they say there...”
Written on: 14/05/2003 by ski.
The 5t is a superb car throughout,they say there unreliable but that is if you dont look after them, they are very tuneable at a cheap cost,i am in the car trade so its not so bad for me,you nova drivers and alike may slag the 5t's of but you ain't one so you don't understand,also 5t's are becoming very sought after unlike nova's etc,don't believe me check out the autotrader site for prices on good condition 5t's,you must all remember power to weight on 5t's out does every normal car and... (read more)
★★★★★
“I HAVE HAD PLENTY OF THESE FRENCH LOVLIES. A...”
Written on: 25/04/2003 by ANDREW BROOKE.
I HAVE HAD PLENTY OF THESE FRENCH LOVLIES. A MASTERPEICE IN MY EYES BY RENAULT. FROM THE RENAULT GORDINIS TO THE GTX'S ALL THESE CARS HAVE GOOD POTENTIONAL TO BE MORE THAN JUST THE WIFES SHOPPING BASKET! I SADLY HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY THESE CARS EVER SINCE THE MONSTEROUS RENAULT 5 TURBO IN THE FAUMOUS 70'S 80'S RALLY WHERE IT PLACED IN THE TOP 3 ON MANY OCCASIONS. WHEN THE PHASE 1 GT TURBO ARRIVED THEY ADDED A MORE STREET LOOK BODYKIT AND GRAPHICS WHICH LOOK GREAT, BUT THE PHASE 2 DOES IT FOR... (read more)
★★★★★
“aahhhhh!! my dream car. What can i say, a beauty on 4...”
Written on: 02/04/2003 by Jeremy Jules.
aahhhhh!! my dream car. What can i say, a beauty on 4 wheels. All my life ive wanted one and at present am saving very hard. For those who thing a Nova with a Calibra engine is best, must be as common as muck. Nova's must have to be the most ugly little cars ever and all the new drivers have one! stick with me and chooser the R5, you cant go wrong. (read more)
87009_Guvner.'s Response to Jeremy Jules.'s Review
Written on: 07/04/2003
as a 5 gt turbo owner would just like to say right on brother, if u want a car that you can love and enjoy r5's the way. keep saving cos its worth the wait in fun to drive.top car for top drivers thats why kids drive nova's.
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88574_Ace.'s Response to Jeremy Jules.'s Review
Written on: 13/04/2003
Right on I don't have R5 but I am thinking of getting one
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99787_L!ckeldev!l_2K1.'s Response to Jeremy Jules.'s Review
Written on: 20/05/2003
I dont own a R5 turbo either. I own a RenaultSPORT Clio 172 and I've gotta admit the renaults are the best french imports going. Great rides, Great style, Great Great GREAT ! :o))
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<br>The R5's are nice motors and the dogs bo***cks !
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<br>Voila es Renault ! ;o))
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102963_Woody.'s Response to Jeremy Jules.'s Review
Written on: 31/05/2003
I agree R5s are well the best little cars ever built. I'd love one my self but i just haven't got any money at the moment.
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107601_Rich.'s Response to Jeremy Jules.'s Review
Written on: 15/06/2003
Renault 5 GTT are fantastic, Ive got two now, and would never drive anything else ! Yes they can cost money, but well worth it !!! Why would anyone want a Nova are you mad ?
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★★☆☆☆
“I hate it, I hate it, I hate it! The R5 gt is totaly...”
Written on: 12/03/2003 by gary glitter.
I hate it, I hate it, I hate it! The R5 gt is totaly for their enthusiasts (money wasing idiots). 1.4 turbo? Why not get a 2.0 turbo calibra engine and stick it in a nova much better, then you can tune and go way over 320bhp let the 5 kick your ass then. Think about it, 320bhp in a frickin Nova now you are thinking of a hot hatch. Race well. (read more)
82136_Snypa.'s Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 22/03/2003
Word!
<br>The R5 is for rudeboys with sideways baseball caps and Reebok Classics who think having a 1.4 with a turbo is respectable. Has the worst shape for a chassis ever and unless your a midget you'll be having your mug on the windshield. Allow it and get a quicker and ultimately better looking hot-hatch.
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82362_Dexx.'s Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 23/03/2003
ah, a man after my own heart ;) At least there is someone else out there that realises the Nova with a Cally Turbo engine is a much better choice than the R5 GTT. Will cost you more to have it put in. Or there is the option of what I did and wait for a 2nd hand car to come up for sale. Saves you the cost of the conversion. A decent 2nd hand Nova 16v turbo can be bought for around £3500 and upwards. A decent 2nd hand R5 GTT with the same power and mods would cost around the same, but be nowhere near as realiable or as drivable. By drivable, i mean total lack of decent power off boost, having to drive it on boost all the time for any decent power to be produced. For £695, i could get my power upped to a reliable 275bhp. How many GTT do you know in the country that could compete with that? Not that many. Or I could spend £930 and have 309bhp running only 1.25 bar of boost.
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83793_Steve H.'s Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 27/03/2003
WHATEVER !!!!!
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<br>The Renault 5 GT Turbo is an absolute classic.
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<br>A 'proper' hot hatch, and a car that can out perform most brand new "hot hatches" coming out of the factories.
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<br>...what other 15yr old car can match that??
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<br>You either love them or hate them - but with a bit of care and attention, a very cool hot hatch.
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<br>But alot are mis-teated hence the bad image with some of these cars - generally with the owner to blame?
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84445_Dexx.'s Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 30/03/2003
Granted out of the box, isnt many hot hatches that can compare to the GTT from that period.
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<br>But here is a list of cars in standard form from that time, that would give a GTT a run for its money.
<br>Ford Fiesta RST,
<br>Honda CRX,
<br>Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9,
<br>VW Polo G40.
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<br>All capable of doing the 0-60 sprint in 8 secs or less. I actually wanted a GTT at one point, knew a few ppl that had em. Heard and witnessed too many knightmare stories so I steered clear. Then I aimed my sights at a Pulsar, but chance of a Nova 16v Turbo came up. Never looked back since ;)
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87629_Rob.'s Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 09/04/2003
350BHP @ 42psi FROM A 1397cc, should i say more?
<br>ok...
<br>KTR built 1397cc, lightened and balanced bottom end, ceramically coated internals, wire ringed liners, triple doweled block, KTR Level 3 gasflowed head with modified valves and seats, gas flowed inlet manifold, KTR tubular stainless steel exhaust manifold, KTR uprated head gasket, KTR uprated head bolts, KTR camshaft, modified crank, KTR in car boost control kit, KTR maximum boost adjuster, KTR Group A carb, KTR big bore turbo elbow, KTR 2 ½" bore s/s turbo pipe, KTR 2 ½" bore s/s side exit exhaust system, KTR350 rollerbearing turbo, KTR Alloy T3 actuator kit, KTR front mount intercooler with stainless steel boost pipes, KTR induction kit, KTR alloy tanks, oil cap, carb top, Alloy breather tank, KTR/Samco silicone hoses, KTR uprated fuel pump, Mocal oil cooler with braided pipes, lightweight high output starter motor, Monster blow off valve, copper radiator, uprated engine mounts, polished alternator, chromed sump, engine mounts and all brackets.
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<br>not a bad way to spend £20,000
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Hate R5S.'s Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 11/04/2003
orite all you skyline lovers out there, any one else needs to get a life and look at what realy matters in a super fast car! hehe. any way back to the point, 350bhp is nothing compared to what you can squeeze from a (2.0 turbo calibra/ cavalier lump). you see you should have spend 20k on one of these and you are talking about 190+mph mate and thats in the calibra too. ive seen novas in germany with these engines pushing out over 420bhp. jamie shaw get your r5 and race it in a streight line if you dare! every one knows a standard r5 can kick a standard novas head in, but just like the Mclaren F1 will kick the standard skyline, what happens when you squeeze 1000+bhp out and get 0-60 in 3.75sec and roar your way to over 240mph. In the world of modifying anything is possible. Need I say more...? P.S. Skylines ARE the ritz.
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88192_Dexx.'s Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 11/04/2003
Granted that K-Tec R5 GTT was the top! Saw it at Max Power last year, and how big was that dump valve!!! Wouldnt like to bank on the longevity of the engine tho running that power. It is a 1.4 after all.
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104290_Al323.'s Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 04/06/2003
I hate to be the voice of reason, A GTT isn't the car most spend £1000's on tuning, all cars bought with driving rather than commuting in mind is a trade off between what you can afford and what you can afford to insure.
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<br>So I think you have to judge it in its standard road trim against others, as with bottemless pockets anything can be made fast.
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<br>And I notice many boasts about BHP, which is too say only one part of the tuning proccess, now my group N 323 doesn't quite make the 200bhp club and really isn't much use as a traffic light warrior, but point to point its very fast, on B roads I've left everything except exotic machinery, my point being that in one area its very good, in all other not so.
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<br>Do I want do my weekly shop in it....No
<br>Do I want to drive 200miles in it....No
<br>Do I want to spend weekends playing and monday with backache....Yes.
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<br>If your 18 and want to start playing with cars is the GTT for you?? Maybe. If your 37 and have a healthy bank balance is the GTT for you?...probably not.
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<br>But then what do I know.. :)
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R5's Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 03/09/2003
Ho Ho Ho.
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<br>Your a loser mate :)
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<br>Novas are for spotty goits with burbery caps and bright white trainers.
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Harmonica's Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 31/05/2006
NOVA’S? LOL. Is that some kind of joke? The R5 GTT has direct lineage to the infamous Group B prepared Renault 5 turbo. The chassis is World renown and truly capable of handling upward of 170 bhp without structural modification.
Unlike the a death trap amalgam of Calibre / Nova parts running God Damn brake drum’s at the rear while it’s nose heavy 2.0ltr lump rips it’s seams apart and contorts the horridly flexible body into any number of ‘track’ knocking shapes.
Perhaps these ‘Nova’ lads couldn’t deal with the little standard R5 GTT leaving them for dead in ALL version of the original Nova SR & GTE? hence this comical bitterness.
You all need to learn a bit more about what a 2.0ltr crossbreed box on wheels actually entails. Like’s it’s in ability to put 200bhp+ on the tarmac in without spinning sideways up onto the kerb (due to poor original design, poor chassis, wrong engine etc) Hence on a track or quarter mile a 2.lt Nova can’t hack it with a modified 1.4lt GTT.
In short you Nova lads need to get over them boy racer ‘mares’ of yesterday that you co clearly dwell on, because nothing will ever dislodge the little R5GTT from it’s rightful place in Hot Hatch legend along side the top 205 Pugs, Uno T, CRX, Golf Mk1, Willams etc.
There’s no room what so ever on that list for the likes of Nova’s LOL, just ask any REAL car pundit.
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255385_Ren5T's Response to 79378_gary glitter.'s Review
Written on: 15/08/2006
Just been reading the above comments with interest after googling KTR350 turbo. I am picking my mint new 5T up on Saturday (second car /weekend toy) and the current owner had quoted 200+bhp which I thought was a bit over-optimistic.
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<br/>But after checking out the spec that it has, it is not too dissimilar to the spec of KTR's 350bhp'er!!! It has the KTR350 roller bearing turbo and many of the other KTR upgrades.
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<br/>Rock on Saturday - 200bhp in a car that weighs slightly more than a 4-pack of Stella... Can't wait to rinse the local Scooby crew...
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<br/>:-D
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★★★★★
“Excellent speed, very fast car, good lookin and...”
Written on: 05/02/2003 by speedy gonzalez.
Excellent speed, very fast car, good lookin and handles well (read more)
85315_Herbie.'s Response to speedy gonzalez.'s Review
Written on: 02/04/2003
10/10 for reliability! Are you mad! How long have you had it for - 10 minutes? More like 1/10. I would only buy another one of these if I won the lottery!
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★★★★★
“THE RENAULT FIVE IS ONE OF THE MOST FUN HOT HATCHES I...”
Written on: 04/02/2003 by BATES.
THE RENAULT FIVE IS ONE OF THE MOST FUN HOT HATCHES I HAVE DRIVEN. OK I GIVE THE GOLF RESPECT FOR BEING AS FAST AS THE R5 AS STANDARD BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO TUNE THEM UP TO BE AS FAST OR LOOK AS GOOD AS THE R5 BUT THATS MY OWN OPINION. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY A R5 I DO RECOMMEND YOU LEARN A BIT ABOUT THEM FIRST WHEN I BOUGHT MY FIRST R5 I DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THEM AND ENDED BLOWING THE HEAD GASKET IN 3 WEEKS. SINCE THEN I HAVE PUT A NEW ENGINE IN, GROUP A HEAD GASKET, UPRATED... (read more)
★★★★★
“One of the best things in the world”
Written on: 26/01/2003 by trasher.
One of the best things in the world (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had my gtt for 4 yrs now it has been the...”
Written on: 19/01/2003 by griff.
I have had my gtt for 4 yrs now it has been the quickest car i hve owend. I had a lot of problems in the beginning like overheating and not starting after a long run but it has been very good fun to drive. You can pick them up for a cheap price nowadays. If you want a cheap fun car then buy one of these. (read more)
68419_Paulo.'s Response to 66515_griff.'s Review
Written on: 27/01/2003
WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS AS MY CAR IS THE SAME?
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83294_Dave M.'s Response to 66515_griff.'s Review
Written on: 26/03/2003
Hi ive have an R5 for about 2 years now and ive had over-heating promblems. So i just slapped in a Renault 19 radiator and put a switch in the dashboard for the fan. Just get in, start it up and flick on the switch, Sorted!! The starting problem after a run is simple, When you turn off the engine the fuel pump stops. The heat from the exhaust manifold evaporates all the fuel from the carbs float chamber. Just put in a in-line hand pump on the fuel line to the carb and if it doesn't start just pump the carb full again, Done!!
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★★★★★
“The renault 5s are a fast little car and can be tuned...”
Written on: 16/01/2003 by lui.
The renault 5s are a fast little car and can be tuned up to 350 bhp but at the end of the day they still aint as quick as a standard toyota starlet gt turbo, they can't be tunned up as highly (450 - 500 bhp) and being French they just aren't as reliable as the Japanese tarmac monster! long rule the mighty starlet and may we all be driving them one day because they are a true monster! (read more)
75959_Chickenbone.'s Response to lui.'s Review
Written on: 27/02/2003
When it comes to tuning, and street racing performance, the Japanese are the Mack Daddy. I think it's genetic.
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89666_Sil80Drifter.'s Response to lui.'s Review
Written on: 16/04/2003
<br>u can tune anything to be wicked fast
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<br>it's whether you've got the money/skills to do it
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289836_Alf8874's Response to 218961_black r5 gt turbo's Review
Written on: 20/05/2007
£4100 insurance? Are you mad? I pay £300 TPFT On my Raider with no no claims discount. I use my discount on my Civic Type R. Try eBay for parts, I got a fuel tank for £40 including the reserve tank. There are loads of people braking 5's on there.