Renault Clio Renaultsport (2001 - 2005) 2.0 16V Cup (172bhp) 3d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Boy racer, looks like a 1.2 Clio with Halfords exhaust.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Just a Clio.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not a chance, would never buy French again. Over-rated, cheap car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda or Audi.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Average
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was the fastest car under £2000 and less than 10 years old I could find.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Interior parts rattle, feels ready to break when driven hard. The build quality of the car is not good enough to withstand the engine and eventually nuts/bolts shake loose. No ABS or traction control, dangerous in wet conditions.
What's it like to park?
Power steering pump failed so quite tough. Turning circle is huge.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
From April to July: Power steering pump failed Exhaust bracket broke Manifold rattled loose/started blowing Engine emissions light - Renault told me carbon canister was faulty? ECU immobilizer stopped car from starting on two occasions. Cannot start car until it is reset. Engine earth lead came loose and couldn't start car. Speedo became intermittent. Dashboard lights flashed like a disco for 10 minutes after I washed it once.
What's most practical about your car?
Plenty of room for rear passengers, fair sized boot. Decent MPG for a 2.0 litre.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Colour (Mondial blue).
