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At least a couple of members have been hinting at the possibility of buying the new electric Renault 5 which I believe costs around £23k. I have to ask why? Just look at what you could have for £10k less:
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Or even for £16k less:
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Some cracking finds there I guess the running costs of BEVs are the appeal for many as fuel prices continue to rocket and no sign of easing
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I like the top one Mick, less so the more moren one...
Must be Mad wrote: 20 Oct 2026, 11:39 Some cracking finds there I guess the running costs of BEVs are the appeal for many as fuel prices continue to rocket and no sign of easing
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The old R5 looks nice I wonder if it would be cheaper to find one with a blown engine and get it converted to electric. I know conversions are doable just not sure how practical it would be.
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Rp0thejester wrote: 22 Oct 2026, 18:33 The old R5 looks nice I wonder if it would be cheaper to find one with a blown engine and get it converted to electric. I know conversions are doable just not sure how practical it would be.
I have looked into doing a conversion on my MX3 and the total cost was just under £12k so the idea was abandoned!!

Now I've always had a soft spot for these since Top Gear's attempt to make one faster!! However this one comes with too many pedals for me so it won't be coming to Hertford: :)
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