Renault Clio (1991 - 1998) 1.8 16V 3d (1992/J) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That you want compete with new cars but cant afford one. Guess it also shows a kind of want to go back to the days when the driver was really part of the car, not in a quiet bubble.

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

Love it, think its one of the best cars they've ever been in, but agree that it isn't practicle and has now been overtaken by newer cars in the same bracket.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would, but only if it had a fsh, which is so rare now its unbeleivable.

What are you likely to buy next?

Audi A4 Quattro for practicality, reliability and similar speed.

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?

February 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Seemed to be an excellent deal, then things started to go wrong.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

The speed and boy racer image.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Noisy,thirsty and the perfect place to be if you just love pure unbridled power. the sheer grunt from something so small makes up for everything that has gone wrong.

What's it like to park?

Easy, its small, visibility is excellent and it holds brilliantly and low revs.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Steering column, extremely common fault, also extremely costly around £200. Wheel bearings go for a past time, electrics aren't brilliant, rear arches rust, loves its oil and the cv joint seems to be on the way out.

What's most practical about your car?

Not much really, boot space isnt bad and the miles to the gallon you get when really going some make up for the miles to the gallon when you're driving slowly.Not bad on the motorways, easy to overtake.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The front seats are nice and comfortable.