Renault Clio Hatchback (2001 - 2008) 1.6 16V Dynamique 3d (AC) (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not much

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

When it works, it's great.

Would you buy this car again and why?

NO!! Too many things have gone wrong. I understand the Clio is a reliable car, but unfortunately, I couldn't trust another one.

What are you likely to buy next?

Honda Civic

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£12,100

When did you buy the car?

April 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

The deal I got was not bad. The sales man mistakenly quoted the price for the 1.4 model instead of the 1.6. So I got the 1.6 model for the price of the 1.4.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Quite friendly, until I'd paid for the car. After sales service was quite poor. Very dissinterested when any problems arose.

What's it like to drive?

When it works, It's a dream. Comfortable on long drives, nippy around town, great acceleration, smooth and quiet.

What's it like to park?

It's a synch.

Have you had any problems with the car?

quite a few things have gone wrong. 2 days after purchase, with about 40 miles on the clock, the driver side headlight started flashing when indicating. I've had 4 ignition coils blow, which, according to RAC and AA is a very common problem on all newer Renaults. At 2 yrs old the seals around the windscreen started to disintegrate. At 2 & a half yrs old, the gearbox and drive shaft failed in a spectacular fashion. At 3 yrs old, front driver side break calliper seized against the disk.

What's most practical about your car?

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

A.C.