Renault Clio Hatchback (2005 - 2012) 1.5 dCi Dynamique (86bhp) 3d (AC) (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Prefer quality over flash
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all want one
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but probably the 5door version
What are you likely to buy next?
Mondeo estate/van to replace my Berlingo.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£9,200
When did you buy the car?
July 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Very good deal. Bought pre-reg and saved thousands. Car also came with loads of extras.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a quiet cruiser for runs to France
What was the dealer like?
Availablecar were excellent and kept me informed all the way through the process.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Detached light steering feel at low speed, nice weight when cornering fast. Pulls trainlike up hills. Brakes superbly (too good sometimes). Best though it cruises serenely @70mph and effortlessly.Great if you want to go slow or fast. Blind spot over right shoulder on motorways, so beware!
What's it like to park?
If you can turn the wheel fast enough then turning circle is tight. Parking forwards/backwards is easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Slight knock from front suspension. Dash failed to light a number of times (probably in cold weather). Gear linkage a bit strange at first. now much better after 6500 miles.
What's most practical about your car?
Superb space, very deep boot. Can go for 700 miles+ on one tank of diesel. Plenty of headroom (I'm 6'3"). Checking under the bonnet, everything to check is brightly coloured. Uses very little screenwash. No glare at night through windscreen.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Dual glass sunroofs give lots of light and air (if needed).
