Renault Clio Hatchback (2005 - 2012) 1.6 VVT (128bhp) GT 3d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Mine is in white and looks great.People prob think im a boy racer! Though it doesnt look 'chav like'. Old people like it so it doesnt scream *** Head!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it. Amazing what you get for the money
Would you buy this car again and why?
Id suggest to others to buy it, but i like to have a totally different car once ive finished with one. I have to say though, Clio Gt not as economical as you might think.Drive at a steady pace = 36mpg. Heavy right foot = 30mpg. Cheap to insure and tax though.
What are you likely to buy next?
Havnt a clue
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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?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Fantastic deal with Arnold Clark Renault. Part ex my Mx5 in rainy september and still managed to get a good enough deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Personally i like the look of sporty hatchbacks and i wanted a 'quick' car, yet cheap to run
What was the dealer like?
Most helpfull, i left extremely satisfied
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Ok, well its lovely to drive around town and a right cruiser on the motorway despite the Renault sport firm suspension.Give it some revs and it is very quick,no real torque but rev the nuts off it and it'l goooo!Odd, as it doesnt feel fast in the cockpit though it leaves others attempting to race you behind.
What's it like to park?
Its a clio
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not that its stopped me loving the car, but yes. The suspension made a wobbling sound from new which i thought was 'the noise of the car' but after a 1000miles i took it to the garage to find out it was the brakes.Fixed now, no problems. The clutch also began to squeak after only 1500miles, a bit of lube and no further noises since.
What's most practical about your car?
Its high up inside, yet low to look at from the outside. Getting people in and out with only two doors is easy.The seating position is perfect and all buttons etc are easy to locate.Cruise control, stereo...
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
All as standard, cruise control and speed limiter, auto wipers and lights and most of all turning headlamps!
