Renault Clio (1991 - 1998) 1.2 RL Panache 3d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like something with a bit of a sleek slippery style and a bit of performance!!!! It doesnt have the big engine but it does have the good looks with a nice set of 15" 5 spoke alloys on it!!!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
A very nice looking car, fantastic milage!!!! didnt think i should of got rid of it at the time!!!!! loved the colour, the seats and the wheels!!!!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutley, but it would have to be the 1.8 16v or better, the 2.0 Williams!!!!!!!! Nothing smaller than the 16v tho!!!!
What are you likely to buy next?
something a little bit faster and more exiting!!!!! BMW possibly!!!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,200
When did you buy the car?
December 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got it for a great price concidering the unbelievably low milage on it. (23,000 miles) at the time!!!!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Ideal first car, sporty looking compared to other ideal first cars!!!!
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
well.......for a 1.2, it does what it is expected to, tho i have to say, stick a bigger, wider set of wheels on it, it is as smooth as a BMW, even at 90 or 100!!!!, no vibration from the steering wheel at all!!! Very smooth runner, love it.
What's it like to park?
Easy as hell, dont even need powersteering, can swing it into the smallest of spaces!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Needed a new wheel bearing and center piece for the exhaust but nothing major. Quite normal concidering how much it is used since i've had it!!!!
What's most practical about your car?
Cheap to run, insure and tax. Great fun to drive and hits a hundred when you want it to.....what more do you want from a 1.2 engine?????!!!!!!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Recently updated the interior to the 1.8 16v clio bucket seats and door cards which have totally improved the comfort and looks of the car. Have made it more of a pleasure to drive.
