Renault Clio Renaultsport (2001 - 2005) 2.0 16V (172bhp) 3d (2002/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

"you value the drive over anything else. Honda civic type-r's are simlar speed in all conditions (b-road/ stright sprint). but have a too company/corp image although better built i have the renualt to be diffrent"

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

cant get a small size car that looks a good

Would you buy this car again and why?

no. i have enjoyed it everyday but its not well made and often you feel "i wonder what will go wronf next" for the money its a great car. it has Speed, Image, toys

What are you likely to buy next?

Vauxhall Astra VXR. Ford Focus ST. Seat Leon Cupra

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

December 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

deal was ok for a car supermarket.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

all tv/mag reviews fantastic. much quicker than simular sized "hot hatches".

What was the dealer like?

un informed (didnt know much about car - i knew more than sales person)

What's it like to drive?

drive is great. i cant fault it. the car is very fun to drive. fast 0-60 in 6.5 seconds and on twisty b-roads you can lose cars £20k more exspensive and much quicker. for the 15k new price its the quickers car around. all its faults are erased becase of the drive IMO

What's it like to park?

easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

yes. i did realise it was a renualt before i brought it and exspected a few bits. aircon compressor, rear bearings, cv boot x2, Break iscs front last 20K max sames as pads - rear 15k. boot hatch/ "d" ring comes lose so boot gets stuck closed. standard exhaust rots witin 20K. top mounts knock all the time

What's most practical about your car?

not much. its a small HH.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

auto headlights and wippers. leather seats