Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport 172 3d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought as a parallel import (Full UK car and spec), so £3k off Uk price.
Costs
Insurance can sting (and I'm 29!). MPG in town is no better than 23 MPG on a light throttle. Small Fuel tank means frequent fill ups.
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On the road
Driving
As a package it is excellent. The ride/handling compromise is ideal. Not too stiff, but on the twisty bits it is outstanding. Wet weather handling produces torque steer a plenty.
Performance
The daddy. Started the whole resurgance in the hot hatch market. 138 MPH and 6.8 0-60 is plenty of bang for buck. Loads of torque and on song, the engine sounds fab.
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Living with it
Reliability
No major problems, but the air bag light has a habbit of coming on all the time. This has been 'fixed' three times.
Image
Those who know, look at the car and appreciate it. To those who don't, they think it is just another Clio. I like that.
Comfort
In the front, you have the best seats in the business. After a 1500 mile trip to the south of France I was still comfortable. Rear room is terrible.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm, immobiliser, deadlocks, 4 airbags and NCAP 4 star rating. Nuff said.
Service
Never return my calls. Three weeks wait or more to have the car looked at. And don't seem to be able to fix the recurring probs.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Nothing. It is a strong unit.
Other
Rattly driver door. Been 'fixed' three times as well. The interior is flimsy.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes