Renault Clio Hatchback (2001 - 2008) 1.4 16V Dynamique 3d (AC) (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

that i drive a crappy unreliasble french car and im going to change it as soon as possible

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

they also think its crap from all the trouble we've had with it

Would you buy this car again and why?

no way, i would never get a french car again-ever! I know of no one who has had a reliable petrol one. Diesels dont seem to be bad but i dont want a smelly diesel car

What are you likely to buy next?

A honda civic, That was my last car and the only time it went to a garage was for an mot and it never failed once in 3 years.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,500

When did you buy the car?

February 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

paid book price and got a 12 month warranty for a 1 owner full service history low mileage example so couldnt complain at the time

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Thought they looked better than fiestas/corsa's ect and needed a small car

What was the dealer like?

seemed genuine enough

What's it like to drive?

good when its working properly

What's it like to park?

its a small clio, so easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

where do we start?? ignition coils have been changed twice in 7000 miles, air bag light keeps coming on and off, exhaust gas monitor light wont go off but cant find a problem with the car and water is leaking into the passenger footwell, also proving tricky to resolve

What's most practical about your car?

its got loads of extras- electric everything, air con ect. Quite a lot for a small car

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

I like the fuel computer it allows you to keep youre eye on how much your using, what mpg your doing ect