Renault Clio 1.2 Grande 5d (00) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value if you can find one for the right price.
Costs
Dealers like to charge a lot for servicing, do it yourself.
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On the road
Driving
Good handling, plenty of grip but poor in snow.
Performance
Obviously for 1.2 its not great but can keep up with normal traffic and is fine on motorway, it will do 110mph abroad!
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Living with it
Reliability
Solid and reliable.
Image
Depends, who really cares? with the Williams, 172, 182 and V6 the Clio has a good reputation even if its a standard 1.2 va va voom etc.
Comfort
Seats are fine, no problems.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm but immobiliser with red flashy light makes people think it has one.
Service
Renault dealers vary, try and find a good one, some are thick.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Only had 2 problems with this car, handbrake cable went and anti roll bar bolt sheered off not bad for 68k miles.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes