Renault Clio (1998 - 2001) 1.6 RXE 5d (1999/T) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Hopefully not a lot

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

They will never buy a Renault after the experience I have had with this car!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never, because it has been unreliable and expensive and Renault main dealers give terrible service - when took it back because engine cut out, was asked if I was just stalling it!!

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford Fiesta Zetec, Volkswagen Polo, Vauxhall Corsa.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,995

When did you buy the car?

July 2002

Did you get a good deal and why?

Year's warranty, part ex on old fiesta. Sales service was good.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Looking for supermini, thought it was reliable.

What was the dealer like?

Aftercare was awful, especially when took it back 5 times within it's warranty!!!

What's it like to drive?

Engine cuts out frequently, doesn't always restart immediately, otherwise was fun to drive!

What's it like to park?

Easy - but then i'm a good parallel parker!!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Where do I start.......exhaust fell off two days after picking up from garage (3 days after they'd passed it on MOT!!). gearbox is awful, very difficult to get into 1st and 2nd gear. Engine cuts out whenever it feels like it, then revs jump between 1000-2000 on their own. Last two MOT's have cost me £1000 in total on front coils, rear brake leaks, lights, list is too long to type!

What's most practical about your car?

Good to drive when it doesn't cut out!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Airconditioning and sunroof