Renault Clio 1.4 RT 3d Auto (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid over odds for low mileage model, in 2000. Would have been better keeping Metro Auto I traded in.
Costs
Fuel economy poor for engine size. Parts expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Little head room, bangs on sunroof surround. Only seat adjustment lowers base and gives uncomfortable position
Performance
Quite nippy if driven hard. Noisy above 70 mph
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Living with it
Reliability
Worst car I have ever owned for reliability. Head Gasket replaced. Radiator expansion bottle cracked. CV boots constantly becoming detached. Front wheel bearing now gone.
Image
Styling and interior good.
Comfort
Reasonable apart from driving position already mentioned.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory fitted central locking and engine immobiliser system. Very annoying when immobiliser activates if you are delayed inb starting. Key has to be removed., Central locking activated and then de activated.
Service
Have only opurchased parts from Main dealer. Servicing cost ridiculous
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head Gasket.
Other
Front drive train
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No