Renault Clio Hatchback 1.4 16V Dynamique + 3d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought import for £2000 less than dealer price.
Costs
Economical. 18,000 mile service intervals.
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On the road
Driving
Nippy for a 1.4. Handles well.
Performance
Nippy for a 1.4.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not happy. Coil replacement after 24k miles. This seems to be a very common problem.
Image
Looks well, especially front on.
Comfort
Pedals close together, takes a while to get used to.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser.
Service
Very poor. Quoted up to 3 weeks before coils could be replaced from 3 different local dealerships.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Idling instability. 2 dealers said computer check ok, then 1 coil went (all 4 need replacing).
Other
Poor reliability and dealership attitudes would stop me from buying another Renault in the future.
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