Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of kit for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    18K miles service intervals and good fuel economy, even when pushed.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great road holding, but choppy ride and poor driving position spoil what could be a near perfect 'back lane' car.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I found no other manufacturer offered this performance for this money. Enough power to have fun.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems at all. Starts first time every time.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I thinks it's viewed as a bit of a 'girls car', or at the very least a poor man's Clio Sport 172. I bought it because I couldn't afford to insure a Sport 172!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats are not as good as they look. They have ample lateral support, but poor lower back support. You can never seem to find the perfect position for the steering wheel. Pedals are offset to right.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It is supposed to have a good security system, but I've never tried to break in!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Camden seem to service it okay, but they leave it dirty inside. They have no interest in rectifying problems (even at my expense) and NEVER respond to my phonecalls and emails regarding problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Sunroof rattles and squeaks continuously while driving (open or closed).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No