Renault Clio Hatchback (2001 - 2008) 1.4 16V Expression 5d Auto (AC) (2003/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I didn't bother to read parkers before buying :0)

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

They are very rare in Australia so I don't think many could understand why we had it when Yaris's etc are so much cheaper and better, I wandered my self too quite quickly.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never

What are you likely to buy next?

Already changed the car.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£12,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

Was a run out model, hence was only slightly more than a second hand vehicle

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I thought Renault had changed and become more reliable, couldn't have been more wrong.

What was the dealer like?

Nice until the problems started its a big dealership in Sydney who I think probably regret ever starting up the Renault arm.

What's it like to drive?

Nice, feels bigger than it is, and engine is pretty nippy when it works.

What's it like to park?

Fine

Have you had any problems with the car?

When car was 7 months old Hydraulic lifters caused the engine to completely fail. It took the dealer 3 weeks to work out what was wrong with it, by which time we discovered this website and saw how badly this car was reviewed by nearly every owner.

What's most practical about your car?

Fuel consumption is low.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Remote stereo controls