2000 Renault Clio Sport 172 review from UK and Ireland
"Fun and Fear rolled into one!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Stereo distorts slightly above volume level 28 - my ears are bleeding by then though!
General comments?
Absolutely superb. The first few days I had it I followed the manufacturer's guide to keep it below 3500 rpm, and found it to be merely "nice" to drive, and the engine hinted at being pretty powerful. That couldn't last of course, and as soon as I started to drive it a little more enthusiastically, I was rewarded with outrageous performance and power. I have read a lot of reviews that don't rate the steering and handling, but I don't agree - I think it is very responsive, and sticks to the road.
Interior is very well designed, very comfortable, especially the seats.
I had a 2L Golf GTi before this, and the difference between the two almost makes me laugh with contempt for the Golf.
Not a family car, and not one to take more than one passenger over long distances, as it is quite small, but then what would you expect from a hatchback?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 250 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1020 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf GTi |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2000 |