Renault Clio 1.2 Les Routiers 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not bad. Bit on the expensive side at the time - before used car prices dropped.
Costs
Costs seem good. Average service is £100.
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On the road
Driving
Not too good for motorway use. Ride can get very juddery. Great for town use and journeys where 70 MPH isn't needed.
Performance
Not bad for a 1171cc engine, but it all depends on how you drive it. For overtaking, 5th/4th gear aren't enough and you often need to drop down into 3rd. Can cruise at 80 MPH happily without judder.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had this car 2 years and very little has gone wrong. Had a problem with the rear brake drums, where the shoes fell off and jammed meaning an AA tow truck.
Image
Stick some alloys on it and the standard image is greatly improved. Mostly driven by young drivers as a first car.
Comfort
Front of the car is just fine. Maybe a problem for 6 footers though. Rear legroom is virtually non-existant unless the driver and passenger have short legs and don't need the seat too far back!
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Security and Service
Security
This model didn't have any security as standard. An after market gear lock had been fitted. I also use a steering lock.
Service
Overall a nice little car with low servicing costs, even at Renault dealers!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Shoes came away from rear brake drums and jammed. Resulted in a tow truck and replacement shoes.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes