Renault 2001 Clio Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Went for all of the extra's to up the spec as far as I could. Compared favourably at the time with competitors.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good fuel consumption, although it can be a bit hit and miss if the coils start to play up.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great car to drive, .....once it starts.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very nippy, good acceleration.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Worst car I have ever owned, terrible starting, and engine cuts out repeatedly and then car will not start. Deal always comes back with no faults found but know of loads of Clio owners with exactly the same problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Always people comment on how smart the car looks, the black metallic looks great.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable car, although not much room in the back for "big" people.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Had no problems, immobilisor seems to deter anybody touching it.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Servicing costs are expensive whilst the car is under warranty. The dealer has had this car back on too many occassions to mention and the problems still exist.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Bad starting, engine cuts out, loss of power & then surging. Fuel injection unit replaced 3 times, onboard computer had to be reprogrammed twice so far...…

    Other

    Electric sunroof creaking, replaced 3 times,

    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