Renault Clio (1998 - 2001) 1.2 RN 3d (1999/V) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Whatch out here comes speedy gonzalez. haha.

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

They think its great, cant believe how nippy it is!!

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes i would, but i would go for a newer one. Ahh but still the 1.2 version.

What are you likely to buy next?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,200

When did you buy the car?

June 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

The car was up for 2600 but got it knocked down. Just because i am good!!!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Just passed my test, needed a small reliable cheap car...and i found it!!!!

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

I love it, although it is only a 1.2i but top speed i have had 122mph YES 122mph out of it. 1st gear accelerates to 32mph, 2nd gear accelerates to 55mph. 3rd gear accelerates to 80mph and 4th gear to 105mph and so on... very very nippy and is faster than all 1.2,1.3 and some 1.4 models. I have even given a escort 1.6 a go and way to go clio !!!!! The only problem i have with it is the handling, when its raining it slips out over drains etc.

What's it like to park?

Parking is obviously going to be easy in a small car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I have had only one thing gone wrong with it which was the back break siezed, but got that fixed.

What's most practical about your car?

everything

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the steering mounted cd thing, you can turn over the radio station, track number etc by the thing mounted on the steering wheel.