Faults:

It's a little too early to tell, having only covered 600 miles. I've had a minor niggle with the fuel gauge responding EXTREMELY slowly after a stall (in fact it read zero until the engine was stopped and re-started). The problem has since gone (I've also learnt to use the clutch!)

General Comments:

I brought it brand new from a car "super-market" for £11,000, a bargain when you look a the specification for this car. It's got every gadget and toy you'd need, including: climate control, CD player, cruise control, traction control, automatic lights and window screen wipers, air bags, leather sports seats... the list goes on.

I've only covered 600 miles so it's too early to comment on the full performance of this thing, but one thing I can say is that it's quick, seriously quick. It accelerates from 30mph - 70mph in no time and still keeps pulling right up through 100mph mark.

The ride is little hard and you feel every bump, even the ripples on the man-hole covers! Unfortunately, this is something you have to learn to live with.

Fuel consumption isn't too bad for a 2.0L engine. A "sensible" driver could expect the 35mpg stated in the brochure for town mileage, a "boy-racer" would see a lot less. Insurance group 16 means a 30+ yr old with full no claims and no points could pay as little as £400 fully comprehensive and protected.

I'd previously read reviews on this car that doubted the build quality, in particular "noise and rattles developed after a few thousand miles" I'm sure that these cars we driven hard from day one, so you can only expect them to show signs of abuse. I'm hoping that occasional "abuse" won't cause too much long term damage.

Overall this is seriously fun car to drive.

Faults:

Nothing as of 765 miles so far.

General Comments:

Very quick car with lots of torque.

Handling is excellent even in the wet.

The seats are comfortable enough however the stiffened suspension can be a bit tedious on long drives.

Faults:

Nothing as yet has gone wrong.

General Comments:

My previous Clio was a 1.2 16v Dynamique and at last the sunroof does not rattle. The extra torque of the Turbo diesel is most impressive especially in the upper gears. Economy is fantastic averaging mid 60's to the gallon. With the face-lift comes what I see, is an improvement in build quality especially interior fittings. Maybe because of the extra weight of the diesel unit steering seems slightly heavier. Engine is very refined and it is only at tickover do you hear the sound of the diesel engine. A very competent performer. What happened to the glove box light though??This was fitted on my previous 2001 Dynamique.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing.

General Comments:

I purchased my new Renault on Monday 29th May.

I saw the car as I pulled up to the dealership in Birmingham and it instantly bought a smile to my face.

Shiny black metallic paint with silver alloy wheels looked the business. I was itching to get inside.

After a 45 minute delay due to a previous customer running late I eventually got hold of the keys.

The salesman showed me around the car.

Metallic paint, 15"alloys, sunroof, rain sensor wipers, light sensor lights, front sport seats, leather wheel, two cup holders, electric windows, electric mirrors, air conditioning, c.d player, six speakers, chrome trim, silver look seat belts, finger tip steering wheel controls for the radio, twin airbags, central locking, immobiliser... the list was endless!!!

My main worry was that I had never owned a small engine car before and there wouldn't be enough power.

My worries were soon swept away. This car is seriously fun to drive, very nippy around town.

IThe mileometer had 7 miles on the clock from new, I have now travelled 61.4 miles to be exact! and I have enjoyed every single one of them.

If you are looking for a small car with a small price packed with loads of extra's I would recommend you consider buying a Renault Clio Dynamique.

Faults:

The boot would refuse to shut, rectified by Renault.

A rattle appeared from sunroof, Handle rebuilt by Renault.

General Comments:

Have just bought a face-lifted 2004 Clio last month and overall and immensely impressed by the car.

This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails, no problem with motorway corners at 95.

Sports suspension give a not overly firm ride.

Seats are fantastic for long journeys, hold you in place.