Renault Clio Renaultsport (2006 - 2012) 2.0 16V (197bhp) 3d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Would you buy this car again and why?

Until Renault rectify the outlying faults I would be reluctant to purchase this vehicle again!

What are you likely to buy next?

Volkswagon Golf or Audi

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£17,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got a high spec car at the right price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

for its performance and handling and high spec fitted as standard.

What was the dealer like?

Reg Vardy are the franchise dealership, but their aftersales service leaves a lot of considering!

What's it like to drive?

The car is excellent to drive with loads of power and handles fantastically, but is let down by the annoying cluncking when changing gear and reluctancy to pull away when the engine is cold.

What's it like to park?

Excellent to park.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The car was returned after 500 miles with 2 faults!! No.1 cluncking from front end when changing gears and No.2 a reluctance to pull away when engine is cold. Renault are aware of faults but aren't doing anything at present to rectify them them!

What's most practical about your car?

It holds 4 adults comfortably, and has a large boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Key card is very useful don't need to find keys in the dark, and the active cornering Xenon headlights.