Other Renault Clio (2001 - 2008) models:

  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That i like high spec cars

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

    They think its a great looking car

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Possibly, have heard other clio owners talk about similar issues with electrics

    What are you likely to buy next?

    peugeot 207 gt or a focus sport

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Deal was fine, car was reasonably priced and i got a good p/x deal

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Car looked good and had a really good spec.

    What was the dealer like?

    Dealer was fantastic and made everything dead easy. (dealer also fixed passenger seat free of charge)

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    initially in first 6 months was a fun little car to chuck around but has since developed to many issues to be fun.

    What's it like to park?

    very easy

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    yes. 1. passenger seat broke and got stuck foreward on runners 2. wiring fault caused car to imobilise on the motorway 3. ignition circuit failed, which used all oil in engine causing car to be undrivable 4. Abs has broken and activates under every application of brakes 5. constant issues with suspension e.g. tracking constantly out and poor ride

    What's most practical about your car?

    all gadgets are electric as it is a billabong special edition

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    electric sunroof