Renault Clio (1991 - 1998) 1.4 RT 5d (1991/J) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

keep it clean and tidy and its a very representable car. doesnt carry too much of a bad reputation like a nova or a saxo does with the racers

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

they love it

Would you buy this car again and why?

YES! mine met with an accident on a very greasy night going home from work, i love that car and will buy one again in the future, probably a hotter version.

What are you likely to buy next?

ive got a car in the meantime

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£80

When did you buy the car?

November 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

very good deal

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

nice enough

What's it like to drive?

good predictable and fun handling, although suspension is very soft and in the wet the rear end will spin out, making good quality tyres essential and take care. sluggish cruiser at anything below 3800 rpm, but after that its a responsive drive with quite a short throw gearchange for the back roads and overtaking, even though the actual gearing is quite tall ratio. (will do 60mph in 2nd gear) to be honest, it will be sorely missed. excellent car for student or buy a 1.8 16v for a hot hatch with old school style

What's it like to park?

no real problems, would be nice to have power steering but otherwise its no real problem.

Have you had any problems with the car?

It was needing attention when i bought it but after that it was my pride and joy. it was relatively easy to work on as well.

What's most practical about your car?

for a 16 year old car it will still do over 40 to the gallon! good size all round, a small hatch with reasonable space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

electrics and sunroof