Renault Clio 1.8 16V Review

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Renault Clio 1.8 16V
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ryda81's Review of Renault Clio 1.8 16V

4th Apr 2005

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    1 Week
  • Practicality
    4 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1993
  • Performance
    4.5 stars
  • Reliability
    4 stars
Good Points

Performance
Looks
Handling


Bad Points

Interior rattles and squeaks a little (it is French !!)
Little bit juicy.
Noisy on cold start


General Comments

I've just bought an L plate Renault Clio 1.8 16V. Performance is much better than expected, I have previously owned a Megane coupe 2.0 16v and wasn't expecting the Clio to be so much quicker. The engine pulls well through the whole rev range. Gear box has to be worked quite hard to get the most out of the engine.
The interiors nice although if you're a bit of the larger side then its advisable to buy some wider seats, I'm 6'3" and 16 st and the seats do hug you very well to say the least when you are a bit on the bigger side. That said though this can be a God send when going round corners in the dry in this thing. It sticks to the road like nothing this side of a Scooby.
My only complaint was the thing broke down 10 miles after purchase, it turns out the water hadn't been filled and the engine was over heating......a quick water fill up and let the engine cool down and that problem was fixed. I've no doubt that I will have to get a few bits and bobs repaired soon (Its been recommended I change the Cambelt soon just to be on the safe side)

Over all I'm very very pleased with my purchase.

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Members' Comments onryda81's Review

  • klappy2222 Rank: Lance Corporal on 22nd Apr 2005

    How's the head room in the car? I wanted to get one of these but people kept on saying if your 6 foot or taller its a bit rubbish... Is it ok for you??

  • ryda81 Rank: Corporal on 26th Apr 2005

    I've had no problems at all with the head room I've got a good inch or 2 to play with I suppose it just depends on your build......your friends must have long body's !!!

  • speedy84 on 5th May 2005

    I'm about to purchase a J reg valver, thing is its done 120k miles, it has got a brand new gear box and clutch though, anybody know if the valvers are any good with high miles. I also like to thrash it a bit, what are these things like on juice. If any body can help with these it'll be great.Cheers