Renault Clio Hatchback (2001 - 2008) 1.5 dCi Dynamique (100bhp) 3d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Credit crunch is having an impact but still wants a bit of fun away from the lights.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Thought I was joking when I said I'd traded my beemer in for it. After hearing about the 65mpg the car does they all seemed pretty surpised.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I'm likely to run the current clio into the ground but if my commute is still long in 4 years then yes.
What are you likely to buy next?
Second car for weekend fun. Either Honda S2000 of Z3 3 litre.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid £6k for the clio which was a bit toppy but got a good deal on the part exchange. I actually traded in a 1999 3 series BMW 323...it was a sureal moment.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bought for economy as my commute is a 80 mile round trip. It achieves reasonable performance and economy.
What was the dealer like?
Very keen to close the deal, aerial was missing and had to point out before they replaced it. Average.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's a book 0-60 in 10 seconds and it does in fact achieve this. very torquey in 2nd & 3rd gear. Copes at high speed very well. Good overtaking & sports suspension means it handles well. Good in the wet too.
What's it like to park?
Plenty of glass and narrow pillars make parking pretty straight forward.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The ABS light came on and cost £40 for a new clip. Broken fog light (stone chipped it) £120. Bulb behind radio display went £80 (2 hrs to get to it). New windscreen after meeting a wood pidgeon in the fast lane of the M4 - £50 (excess)
What's most practical about your car?
Seats go down easily - squeezed a bath in! Rain sensor windscreen, automatic lights.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Automatic lights but beware you expect all cars to have them. Easily taken for granted.
