Renault Clio 1.8 RSi 3d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £4000 for one in 2000, three years later got £650 part ex.
Costs
Cheap insurance considering, good introduction for a young lad into the world of hot hatches
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On the road
Driving
Handles the tightest of corners with ease thanks to its stiffer suspension and wider tyres than the bog standard
Performance
Pretty fast through the gears, but noisy at high speeds
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Living with it
Reliability
Replaced the exhaust back box three times in three years, also went through wheel bearings like there was no tomorrow. But never broke down so that it had to be recovered.
Image
Subtle sporty styling means that it's not heavily targeted by theives, but looks so much better than the basic clios
Comfort
Noisy at high speeds, but nice seats
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm as standard and the immobiliser was pathetic
Service
Never used Renault for service
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Had a dodgy alternator for a while, but easily sorted
Other
Exhausts and wheel bearings
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