Renault Clio 1.4 RT 3d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bargain basement prices now. Depreciated £400/year over the last 4 years.
Costs
Expect to pay for a lot of repair bills. Economical - still get 42-45 MPG on a motorway journey.
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On the road
Driving
Low centre of gravity gives confident road holding.
Performance
1.4 engine is lively for its size, but no 'hot hatch'.
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Living with it
Reliability
I've been plagued with niggling problems over the last 4 years / 65 000 miles.
Image
Expect to see women driving it, but still good looking even now.
Comfort
Good seats, but off-set pedals are uncomfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Basic.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Parts failed: Cylinder head gasket (70k), thermostat, throttle cable.
Other
Replaced; 2 wheel bearings, exhaust (x2), driveshaft, wishbone bushes. Also suffers from noisy suspension.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No