Renault Clio (1991 - 1998) 1.2 Biarritz 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I want to get from a to b without driving a hideous peugeot alternative
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
It has....character
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, its been good over all. Looked after it will look after you.
What are you likely to buy next?
A clio DCI 1.5 (not the brand new shape...its awful) i like the thought of £35 road tax and 67 MPG
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,495
When did you buy the car?
March 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good deal due to 28K on the clock and immaculate condition with FSH
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Low mileage & FSH, nice looking car
What was the dealer like?
OK
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Pretty nippy really, much nippier than my brothers later shape 1.2 8v (the wobbly shape) and surprisingly mine is 4 secs quicker 0-60 and it shows. Can surprisingly beat most things off the lights to begin with if driven well. Handles well with michelins but dont be tempted to go budget tyres....you will die horribly!
What's it like to park?
Easy as, mine doesnt have power stearing but its no problem. Anyone other than the elderly, disabled and lazy can still use it easily, good excercise in fact.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
After having done 60 k in 3 years obviously ive had a few bits, namedly: wheel bearings (the most common fault, they are rubbish) water pump (common issue) rear head gasket weep (not a real issue but also common)
What's most practical about your car?
Economical and relatively spacious for year, not to mention side impact beams making it safe. Mine was sided by a 16 wheeled lorry and aside a bent door and side panel front and rear it was very strong. Saved my brothers life.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I quite like the fog lights, they lift the appearance a bit, as they look terrible with plastic caps where the foggies go. Somebody paid extra for a factory spoiler on mine, expensive but it looks pretty good, though try and find another birritz with a spoiler i challenge you!
