Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Company car, so not too sure.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    An anoyance to a lot of 'big' engined BMWs out there.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A few problems in its early days, but now seems ok with over 65k miles on the clock.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Associated as being a 'bird's car', despite 172 BHP.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Can get tiring on long motorway journeys - generally very good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good security which works - two attempts foiled so far.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Had to be replaced after 3K. Bearings on pulley tensioner went.

    Other

    Lots of brake discs/pads/tires, or is that me? Strange clonk from front suspension from new?

    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