View Full Version : Anyone owned a R5 GTT ?
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 01:23 PM
I've been offered my mates R5 at a very good price. I probably wouldn't consider buying it usually but it is a bargain,same price i'd get a tidy 1.2 nova for. driven it before and it runs fine (now) but they're problem cars, and french.. Only problem i've got is i cant keep changing cars constantly cause im starting to p*ss a few people in my family off, i've had my license just over a year and had 11 cars. want a nova ideally.. but would be longer til i can get it, and im currently off the road and need to get on it ! and this fits perfect into my budget. He's just spent £500 on it, and he isnt asking much above that.
It was a cat c write off and needs a VIC inspection. it is mechanically sound and the bodywork is near mint..and its a pocket rocket. Between us we've just finished the last bit of work.
What would you do ? wait it out and get what you really want or grab a bargain ?
my mates rolled 2 of them. Nippy for what they are but if those people your pissing off are parents, dont bother with it lol
Or buy and sell as a profit
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 01:26 PM
I've been offered my mates R5 at a very good price. I probably wouldn't consider buying it usually but it is a bargain,same price i'd get a tidy 1.2 nova for. driven it before and it runs fine (now) but they're problem cars, and french.. Only problem i've got is i cant keep changing cars constantly cause im starting to p*ss a few people in my family off, i've had my license just over a year and had 11 cars. want a nova ideally.. but would be longer til i can get it, and im currently off the road and need to get on it ! and this fits perfect into my budget. He's just spent £500 on it, and he isnt asking much above that.
It was a cat c write off and needs a VIC inspection. it is mechanically sound and the bodywork is near mint..and its a pocket rocket. Between us we've just finished the last bit of work.
What would you do ? wait it out and get what you really want or grab a bargain ?
id get it so long as the repair is good!! but then i would say that as i have a real soft spot for 5 turbo's even though they are french!! any pictures off the mentiond car??
What boost is it running/what work has been done?
There's an awesome grey one around here on ph2 16v wheels and a black one has just popped up for sale. Totally bog standard. :) They are cool.
I still think Sean Wheelans (sp) was the coolest ever though.
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 01:32 PM
my mates rolled 2 of them. Nippy for what they are but if those people your pissing off are parents, dont bother with it lol
Or buy and sell as a profit
It's parents lol
I was thinking that but i'v really gotta buy to keep. Could easily profit it in a year when i'm done.
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 01:34 PM
id get it so long as the repair is good!! but then i would say that as i have a real soft spot for 5 turbo's even though they are french!! any pictures off the mentiond car??
The repairs spot on. was in 2008 and has had one owner since. 3 owners from new. Is VIC just an identity check ? or check its road worthy like a mot.. It needed a brake hose and welding for MOT, which has been done.
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 01:34 PM
It's parents lol
I was thinking that but i'v really gotta buy to keep. Could easily profit it in a year when i'm done.
then keep it mate there really cool cars!! you will have fun in it lots off it lol!!
and no bb tunings was the coolest ever 5 imo lol
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 01:36 PM
What boost is it running/what work has been done?
There's an awesome grey one around here on ph2 16v wheels and a black one has just popped up for sale. Totally bog standard. :) They are cool.
I still think Sean Wheelans (sp) was the coolest ever though.
S2 Engine all standard. turned up a bit but not sure what psi its running. Don't know anything about the previous damage. fsh is there so need to have a look through it
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 01:39 PM
then keep it mate there really cool cars!! you will have fun in it lots off it lol!!
and no bb tunings was the coolest ever 5 imo lol
I'v always wanted one,always had a soft spot for em too. Insurance is a lot but might be worth it ? i'd be okay if it only had minor issues, but i cant expect that from a french car lol I had a s1 106 xsi, loved it,1400,but it went well. think this will be a lot more fun
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 01:40 PM
I'l try and get photos..
I could williams it (i think they fit?) or 2l megane, probably be more reliable then. But will decrease its value a fair bit
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 01:48 PM
I'v always wanted one,always had a soft spot for em too. Insurance is a lot but might be worth it ? i'd be okay if it only had minor issues, but i cant expect that from a french car lol I had a s1 106 xsi, loved it,1400,but it went well. think this will be a lot more fun
this will be allot more fun!! ive only ever driven one and lets say it made me smile! and if i find one at the right price ill have one for a every day car not exactly the most reliable every day runner/soon to be family car but f*ck it lol
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 01:51 PM
this will be allot more fun!! ive only ever driven one and lets say it made me smile! and if i find one at the right price ill have one for a every day car not exactly the most reliable every day runner/soon to be family car but f*ck it lol
lol i might have to snap it up..
he's got a standard R5 too, which is just as tidy and i can get that for pennies.
Might get both... iv got a photo of this one.. il put it up asap for an opinion
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 01:53 PM
get both sell one and keep one mate!! make your money back with the standard one!! and get pics up now please lol
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 01:54 PM
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gc_vaux
09-09-10, 01:55 PM
get both sell one and keep one mate!! make your money back with the standard one!! and get pics up now please lol
Iv got a pic of the standard one up.
Needs a bit of de-chavving, its £200 with t&t. goin for a drive tonight. i want a project and the GTT doesnt need anything (until it goes wrong) or i could re-shell it, but that would simply be for fun.. not a lot of point
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 02:04 PM
keep the turbo as it is matey!! does need a little de chaving!! my missis lives in lincoln and there's one near her a reshelled 5 turbo its red and green its near birchwood mate!!
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 02:08 PM
keep the turbo as it is matey!! does need a little de chaving!! my missis lives in lincoln and there's one near her a reshelled 5 turbo its red and green its near birchwood mate!!
i live in witham st hughs, these 2 are in bassingham if you know where that is.
19 + turbo = alot on insurance :confused:
I could get both and hang onto the turbo for a year, rep the 1400 until i get rid and put the parts back on the gtt
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 02:14 PM
i live in witham st hughs, these 2 are in bassingham if you know where that is.
19 + turbo = alot on insurance :confused:
I could get both and hang onto the turbo for a year, rep the 1400 until i get rid and put the parts back on the gtt
its not worth the hassle mate and it would put the insurace up again you may aswell buy both and save or sell the turbo!! but not a clue mate my missis would know but i havent the foggyest lol
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 02:18 PM
its not worth the hassle mate and it would put the insurace up again you may aswell buy both and save or sell the turbo!! but not a clue mate my missis would know but i havent the foggyest lol
lol if all's okay with the standard one when i drive it tonight its coming home with me for 200 sheets. i'v seen it thousands of times but the turbos always been sat there so its never caught my eye :p
Now its either have big plans for the 1400.. or get the gtt and save it (as above) hmmmm
Think i'd rather have a nice car on the road, then in the garage..
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 02:22 PM
Turbo insurance - £2830
1400 - £1250
Cant see logging a few more mods adding up to be anywhere near the difference
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 02:25 PM
trust matey it will my mate did the same with a mk2 golf put all the gti kit on it and the insurance went up a sh*tload but that was 7 years ago now! and on my first sr i put a set off speedlines on and insure them and it went from £800 to £1600 lol
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 02:35 PM
trust matey it will my mate did the same with a mk2 golf put all the gti kit on it and the insurance went up a sh*tload but that was 7 years ago now! and on my first sr i put a set off speedlines on and insure them and it went from £800 to £1600 lol
C*nts lol il ring around and get a few quotes.
I might get it anyway. Parents have said i cant keep changing cars, never said anything about having 2 cars :thumb:
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 02:38 PM
yea man go for it dude!! get both and see what happens lol
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 02:44 PM
yea man go for it dude!! get both and see what happens lol
the standard one is definetaly coming back, il settle with just lowering it, a tidy up, stripped out and some nice wheels.
still worth a lot more than im paying. than il see how much i fall in love and then see about the turbo.
Just got told i can go on my parents insurance with the 1400, just not with a turbo. Even though i had a vtec civic before..hmmm, parents dont make any sense lol :confused:
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 02:58 PM
they dont mate lol but those plans sound good you could even try get a gtx lump out off a 4 door r5 for the standard one!! but you should still get the turbo lol
davidfox280585
09-09-10, 03:36 PM
i had a 5 gtt raider:tosser:
was rotten round screen leaked more oil than any xe sump maybe the one i had was a bad egg but good luck:thumb: get pics up
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 03:51 PM
i had a 5 gtt raider:tosser:
was rotten round screen leaked more oil than any xe sump maybe the one i had was a bad egg but good luck:thumb: get pics up
yeah there's a lot of bad ones :roll: i'v seen this one hundreds of times and it is near mint. il get some tonight if i remember to take a camera.
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 03:53 PM
they dont mate lol but those plans sound good you could even try get a gtx lump out off a 4 door r5 for the standard one!! but you should still get the turbo lol
not sure what i'd go for, thinking about an engine swap. depends on the mileage etc. probably put a newer engine in, my mates breaking a clio.. dont know a lot about renaults though, except there not the best of cars :p for the money though, i'd be stupid not to
craig green
09-09-10, 04:01 PM
I'll happily swap it for my Nova 1.2.
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 04:01 PM
I'll happily swap it for my Nova 1.2.
The turbo ? or 1400 ?
craig green
09-09-10, 04:08 PM
Turbo of course. Anything else 5 is sad.
dj_wudgey
09-09-10, 07:23 PM
i had a 5 gtt raider:tosser:
was rotten round screen leaked more oil than any xe sump maybe the one i had was a bad egg but good luck:thumb: get pics up
gutted the raider's are my favourite 5 turbo!!
I had one and i've always said its the car I regret selling the most. Was quite highly tuned and never let me down, was just bleeding me dry on fuel!!
davidfox280585
09-09-10, 10:59 PM
only reminiscense of mine is a dirty oil patch on my drive which i cant shift!
theres a white 5 gtt in my mates garage hes doing work on guy wants 4k for it its a right nail! has s2 rs turbo vents ffs!, and some gay 15s,
dont get me wrong there are some good examples my mate had one all that broke was exhaust and had it for a good 2 year and the alternator bracket broke that one was a good one looked good on the renault 19 phase 2 wheels
I had one when I was a nipper (17 18ish), tried to kill me in a fireball somewhere between 70 & 90mph :S
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 11:08 PM
Turbo of course. Anything else 5 is sad.
I'd swap it for an xe
gc_vaux
09-09-10, 11:11 PM
gutted the raider's are my favourite 5 turbo!!
Bought the standard 5, needs some welding (6 small patches) other than its mechanically sound and goes well. on 48k too and engine bay is mint. £200. gonna see if i can get my insurance any cheaper on the turbo before i buy it
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 02:42 PM
Ive had 5 gt turbo's, shouldn't of sold them :(
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 02:56 PM
I have 2 standard 5's. considering turbo'ing one but i dont know if i want to use them daily. Needs welding and a brake hose first though, probably end up selling it
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:00 PM
I have 2 standard 5's. considering turbo'ing one but i dont know if i want to use them daily. Needs welding and a brake hose first though, probably end up selling it
My daily was a 260bhp r5 which was steady at 20psi, loved it never broke down not until I had my next one which ended up being scrapped will post pics
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:03 PM
My daily was a 260bhp r5 which was steady at 20psi, loved it never broke down not until I had my next one which ended up being scrapped will post pics
I love em, would love one but insurance is alot for me on anything with a turbo. wouldnt mind turbo'ing the standard 5 for a bit of fun though and to have a quick go somewhere.get some pics up :thumb:
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:05 PM
I love em, would love one but insurance is alot for me on anything with a turbo. wouldnt mind turbo'ing the standard 5 for a bit of fun though and to have a quick go somewhere.get some pics up :thumb:
Yeah I loved mine mate been passed 2 years and I'm 19, gtt was cheap for me!
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:07 PM
Im 19 had my license almost exactly 14 months. even without convictions im looking at about 2500/3k :S
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:12 PM
My 2! ,
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http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/01082010041.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/IMG_1278.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/photo8.jpg
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:15 PM
My 2! ,
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/01082010036.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/01082010039.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/01082010040.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/01082010041.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/IMG_1278.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee290/01162831327/photo8.jpg
yeaaah they look mint ! il have one one day lol
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:16 PM
Now I have the task of replacing a whole nova interior cba!
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:19 PM
Now I have the task of replacing a whole nova interior cba!
lol surely that's easier than maintaining a r5 gtt ?
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:20 PM
lol surely that's easier than maintaining a r5 gtt ?
Not when the whole interior is full of water, sigh!
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:24 PM
Not when the whole interior is full of water, sigh!
Ahh,forgot about that part. how high has the water come upto ?
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:26 PM
Ahh,forgot about that part. how high has the water come upto ?
Filled the foot wells .... Need a sunroof, seats, air freshner lol
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:27 PM
Filled the foot wells .... Need a sunroof, seats, air freshner lol
Is there a carpet in ? happened in my 306, smelt like wet dogs for the rest of the time i owned it no matter how many cans of febreeze i went through lol
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:29 PM
Can you empty your pm box too so i can reply about the seats :)
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:31 PM
Is there a carpet in ? happened in my 306, smelt like wet dogs for the rest of the time i owned it no matter how many cans of febreeze i went through lol
Yeah the damp its an absolute horrid smell!
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:32 PM
Youl struggle to get rid without replacing the carpet too and still than you'l probably notice it.
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:33 PM
Youl struggle to get rid without replacing the carpet too and still than you'l probably notice it.
I have alot of work to do lol.
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:36 PM
lol What happened to the sunroof ? did you somehow manage to forget it didnt have one and leave it out in the rain? :p
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:42 PM
lol What happened to the sunroof ? did you somehow manage to forget it didnt have one and leave it out in the rain? :p
I bought the car off rob which there wasn't any sunroof! And didn't think it was going to rain, sunroof is like rockin horse s**t
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:46 PM
I bought the car off rob which there wasn't any sunroof! And didn't think it was going to rain, sunroof is like rockin horse s**t
lol theres a few novas in a scrap/breakers yard near me, if you take the seats il pick one up for you if you havnt fount one in time if you like
JensonLEI
04-10-10, 03:49 PM
lol theres a few novas in a scrap/breakers yard near me, if you take the seats il pick one up for you if you havnt fount one in time if you like
Ohhh that would be awesome mate! No-one has them!
gc_vaux
04-10-10, 03:50 PM
Ohhh that would be awesome mate! No-one has them!
Il try get that sorted aswell. i know one was a grass tracker so non sunroof but with a bit of luck one of the others might have one.
i like the white one jenson. also if the nova is smelling a bit bad, just strip and bucket the inside. my last one was like it and it cured it.
JensonLEI
05-10-10, 09:30 PM
i like the white one jenson. also if the nova is smelling a bit bad, just strip and bucket the inside. my last one was like it and it cured it.
Cheers and yeh will do, has anyone made a guide on how to fit a sunroof lol
ive had 3 , u havnt lived till uve had a 5 lol , i have a yellow spec engine tht i built myself with all new internals, chromed up and painted looks really good haha could do with buying one with a blown lump and put it in :thumb:
gc_vaux
05-10-10, 09:50 PM
ive had 3 , u havnt lived till uve had a 5 lol , i have a yellow spec engine tht i built myself with all new internals, chromed up and painted looks really good haha could do with buying one with a blown lump and put it in :thumb:
I have one i'd sell, but it isnt a turbo :(
gc_vaux
05-10-10, 09:51 PM
Cheers and yeh will do, has anyone made a guide on how to fit a sunroof lol
Looked again for you mate but still cant find anything. Put a post up and i'm sure somewhere will help, i couldnt tell you, is there latches on top of where it goes ? might just bolt on
JensonLEI
05-10-10, 10:03 PM
Looked again for you mate but still cant find anything. Put a post up and i'm sure somewhere will help, i couldnt tell you, is there latches on top of where it goes ? might just bolt on
Yeah there Is a latch, I'll give it a try
gc_vaux
05-10-10, 10:30 PM
Give it a go :) never owned a nova, or fitted a sunroof to one,only engine mounts,a.r.b and driveshafts, so not really the best person to ask but if theres a latch there im guessing they'l bolt on
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