Renault Clio Renaultsport 2.0 16V (172bhp) 3d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £11k (EU import) Good value at that price, all the toys you want
Costs
Economy excellent (40mpg at 80 on recommended Optimax), good service interval (12k/ 2 years)
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On the road
Driving
Great on country lanes, tiring on motorway
Performance
On the right road at the right revs, stunning. Weak low down (Peak torque >5000rpm) yet still manages to torquesteer!!
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Living with it
Reliability
Flimsy, but nothing has gone wrong in 10 months
Image
Attracts boy racers at lights.
Comfort
Driving position is too high, even on lowest setting. Seats lack upper back support for tall drivers. Tight in the back.
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Security and Service
Security
No one's nicked it! Happy with just immobiliser - who takes notice of car alarms?
Service
Not bought from dealer and not yet serviced. Had an R19 16v before and found Renault pretty poor. Expecting no better.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
none
Other
Different electronics have occasional moments, but rectify themselves immediately
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