Renault Clio Renaultsport (2001 - 2005) 2.0 16V (182bhp) 3d (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I think it says you like quality, but your no snob. You would have to go far up the range of many other 'higher quality' manufacturers to match this car.

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

Most love it, and most dont realise how quick it actually is.

Would you buy this car again and why?

My next car will be something a bit bigger, possibly the Megane 225, but if I had to do it again, I would certianly buy one. Maybe in a brighter colour tho, such as the burnt orange. The black is a nightmare to keep clean!! Looks lush when polished up tho.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something a bit bigger, although I do like the new Clio sports. I expect I will stay with Renault

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,800

When did you buy the car?

June 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think the price I paid was slightly higher than average, you could buy cheaper privatly, but I really fell in love with the car, so i couldnt resist!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I have always wanted one, loved the look, and heard so much about the performance

What was the dealer like?

Not bad, the car had a problem wen I first test drove it, because the valeter had steam cleaned under the bonnet, which you cant do with these Clios!

What's it like to drive?

Very fun. Needs to be driven hard to get its optimum performance though. There is a serious kick at 5000rpm, anybody who didnt know, would think it was a turbo kicking in. Quick off thr mark, very good handling, flys round corners no problem, and you always feel safe. I had a 206 GTi before this, and there is no competition. The Clio would blow it away.

What's it like to park?

Pretty easy, as its a small car, visability out the rear window isnt great, but its ok! Good for nipping into extremley tight spaces as I found out at the beach last year!

Have you had any problems with the car?

I've had the car a year now, and the exhaust needs a tad bit of welding for the up comming MOT, other than that, nothing really. Oh, the emissions light comes on every now and then, but I have been told that this is common in these cars.

What's most practical about your car?

Its small so easy to get around, but to be honest if you want a practical car, this aint it, its very small in the back, so only small people will fit comfortably, and the boot isnt very big either. But then you dont buy this car for practicallity!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

I love the cruise control, makes long motorway journeys more comfy! The seats are very comfy and hugging aswell.