Renault Clio Hatchback (2001 - 2008) 1.2 16V Dynamique 3d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Taste

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

My friends and family really like my car, mates think its a nice little runabout with a gutsy engine even with 5 lads in the car. My family really like the fact its small, really safe and cheap to run. One of the best cars to have for first time buyers and students like myself. Neighbour used to have a clio and said that he loved his old clio as well, and that i had made a great choice for a first car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Absolutely would buy this car again, i have been thinking about upgrading to a bigger car but can't bare to part with my clio, love driving it and would be devastated to think someone else would be driving my little clio about.

What are you likely to buy next?

Im am looking for something a bit bigger like a 3/5 door astra/focus.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,499

When did you buy the car?

January 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

I feel i may have paid slightly over the odds for this car, as some minor work was required and a new cambelt needed fitting. Looking back i rushed into the purchase because i was young and eager to get my first car.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Really liked the look of them and wanted something different to the usual cars my friends were buying "Corsa".

What was the dealer like?

Wouldn't go back.

What's it like to drive?

I really love and enjoy driving this car, small, nimble and gutsy, i have read reviews that the car is slow, Not the case. On flat roads this car shoots around like a mini sports car, great handling and responsive stearing, Can feel a little light and detached from the car when driving at motorway speeds.

What's it like to park?

Really wont get any easier to park, you could fit this car a alley way.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Needed new spark plugs, snapped rear suspension coil, new cambelt, abs issues.

What's most practical about your car?

Small and economical. the best car for getting around the city, nipping in and out of traffic.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Built in speakers are really good quality, adjustable speaker settings for extra bass. Perfect.