Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 16V Extreme 3d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent package all-round.
Costs
At least 38 MPG. Up to 52 MPG best. Insurance group 3. Reasonable servicing - what more do you want?
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On the road
Driving
On your own, great fun, great handling, picks up well and stops on a 5 pence. Get a few mates in and power drops, which in turn affects everything. Bummer.
Performance
1.2 16V with 75 BHP - What else needs saying, it's never gonna make your hair stand on end, but if you use the gears right it picks up ok.
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Living with it
Reliability
A year on and no problems. Even through the cold weather, it starts everytime.
Image
A big reason why I chose this car. Looks good, comes with 15" alloys, front fogs and plenty of standard spec. Not many others in its class that can say the same.
Comfort
Excellent sports seats really hold you in. Throw this around a corner and your bum's not going anywhere!
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Security and Service
Security
Remote central locking with immobilser. Not impregnable, could have done with deadlocks and an alarm. This is where it falls behind class leaders, however you do have a little flashing LED on the dash.
Service
Service was good, although they didn't have a great deal to do. Waiting time was a pain - 8 weeks.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
As with many other people, the airbag light has come on for no reason.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes