Renault Clio Hatchback (2001 - 2008) 1.2 16V Dynamique 3d (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Nothing.. one in every three cars that drives past is a black clio!

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

not a lot

Would you buy this car again and why?

If pushed i might buy a clio sport of the 1.6. ANYONE who is thinking of buyibng this car, get the 1.4 the insurance is about 40 pounds more and it is alot more worthwile. you will regret it if you dont.

What are you likely to buy next?

Currently looking to buy a TT or a GTV

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£7,995

When did you buy the car?

October 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not really, was my first car and i didnt know to haggle. Got nothing thrown in, and realistically i should have bought newrly new instead of new with the rapid depreciation.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Just liked the look of it

What was the dealer like?

Friendly when i bought it.. however i smelt a really bad burning smell a month or 2 after i got it and they caharged me 30 quid to tell me that a plastic bag had melted on to my exhast! They could have at least removed it for 30 quid!!

What's it like to drive?

Nippy. But nothing more than nippy. Its good for nipping about town, pretty good on fuel and the handling is good. Struggles ALOT on motorways and A roads, shown up when overtaking..in that you cant. The brakes are very impressive too! People often comment when they drive it. One quibble is that you cannot see the blind spot over your right shoulder no matter how tall or where the seat is

What's it like to park?

In all honesty I think I am god at parking so I dont really know, could whip a scirocco backwards into a spot first time and you cant see whats behind you!! Which makes this a walk in the park. You can allmost throw it into a spot!! Visability is good for parking

Have you had any problems with the car?

Standard clio niggles, cheap trim, sunroof is awful is sounds like a running tap if you drive in the rain but apparently they all do. Annoying squeaks i have had to stop myself with B&Q insulation to stop me goping mad! Oh..and the automatic ligts are broken, but i think i did that when fiddling with some wires.

What's most practical about your car?

Fuel economy is not what was advertised, get 100 miles out of a tenner.. maximum 110! Its small and easy to park.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Automatic lights that come on whenb its dark, the rain sensiotive windscreen wipers are good too. As far as equiptment goes its pretty good comared to a vauhaull or ford. Airbags, nice interior etc. I like it.