Renault 2001 Clio Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Loads of extras compared to other cars but most are not worth it. Rain sensitive wipers, light sensitive lights - neither work well.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for your money, but not as good as that might seem (see above). Depreciation is big - nearly £4000 trade in after 6 months!!!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Overall not bad, but the clutch is a complete nightmare! I've never stalled a car so much in my life. Sports suspension makes ride a little harsh at times. Clutch is heavy too which makes crawling around town in the rush hour hard on the legs.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Overall, very dissapointed. Steering doesn't feel right, I've mentioned the clutch! Drives quite well on motorways. Sunroof rattle drives me insane though.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Apart from the stuff that was rubbish from the start - nothing to report at 14 months.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bit of a girls car (it was all I could afford at the time)

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad for modest journey lengths, but back and leg ach creep in over 150 miles ish.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No idea as yet - thankfully. Can easily be unlocked by accident with the remote if left in your pocket.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not great but not terrible. I expected more.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Overall, very dissapointed. Build quality not good and doesn't work all that well - wipers, lights, sunroof, steering and that clutch. Don't buy one!

    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