Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 16V Expression 3d QS5 (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Well equipped for the low price.
Costs
Managed to get 49.5 mpg most of the time dropping to 42 in town. Servicing is 18000 miles.
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On the road
Driving
Quickshift works well if you drive like a pensioner. Better cruising on the open road than in town. In traffic it's ponderous and jerky.
Performance
Not great. But it's only 1.2 litres. It manages to keep up with the traffic at legal speeds.
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Living with it
Reliability
Two replacement gearboxes in first two and a half years.
Image
Slightly aging cheap hatchback.
Comfort
16v engine is quiet unless worked hard. Road and wind noise intride on motorway.
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Security and Service
Security
Central locking can be set to activate automatically when car moves off.
Service
Nice unassuming car with economical gearbox. I could be happy with it. However the gearbox problems offset its virtues.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Electrical problem that caused engine cut outs after 2 months.
Other
Brakes needed cleaning and key fob was replaced.
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