Renault Clio Renaultsport (2001 - 2005) 2.0 16V Cup (172bhp) 3d (CC) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
People in the know will respect it, everyone else will simply think you drive a Renault Clio. Either way, the look on BMW/Audi driver's faces as you scream past is priceless.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it/think it's inconveniently small/who cares?
Would you buy this car again and why?
No one in their right mind would by the same car twice. Thoroughly recommend it though.
What are you likely to buy next?
Volkswagen Golf R32
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
February 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Reputation as the best value hot hatch available at the time.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Guaranteed to brighten up your day. Quick, agile, forgiving - you instantly forgive the airfix interior when your generating 1G at the local supermarket roundabout. Requires responsibility in the wet - no ABS plus 172 BHP through the front wheels equals embarrassing slides through red light junctions.
What's it like to park?
A doddle. It's almost small enough to take indoors with you.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The exhaust has fallen off twice. This is a common issue with the model - the mounts simply aren't up to the task. Buy a stainless steel replacement, or resign yourself to the humiliation of driving home in shower of sparks at some stage.
What's most practical about your car?
It's a hot hatch. Big engine at the front; seats that fold down in the rear. 'Nuff said.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Forget gadgets in the Cup edition. My first bike had more options.
