Renault Clio Hatchback (2005 - 2012) 1.2 16V Freeway 3d (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It looks smart enough but its the basic model so suppose it says im not someone who spends a fortune on a car.But I did buy it primarily for work and its done the job without losign me a fortuen in depreciation.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My partner likes the space in the front. People in the back havent complained about leg room but its a 3 door car so not everyone likes that.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes if the price was around the same comparitive price today and I was looking for a car to travel over 100,000 miles in 3 years.
What are you likely to buy next?
I dont travel so many miles for work so likely to go for maybe a Quashqai or BMW X3.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£7,800
When did you buy the car?
May 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes they had a £1000 dealer contribution,.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed cheap car for work that I was going to run up big miles on.Good deal at the time with a dealer contribution of £1000 giving me a new car for under £7000.
What was the dealer like?
Dealer ws helpful and although he pushed on an upgrade he didnt push too hard.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its nippy in town ,no acceleration from 60 so you ave to plan overtakes. Its good to drive with a good drivers position and a good feel to the steering and solid feel when on the twisty country roads at speed. Engine is noisy above 60.
What's it like to park?
Easy its a small carr with good all round visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Its been a good car apart from a valve spring snapping at around 50,000.
What's most practical about your car?
Its comfy and there is plenty of room in the drivers seat.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Its a basic car with no frills but the little computer readout gives useful informationand the audio controls on the steering column are handy.
