1992 Renault Clio RN review from UK and Ireland
"Good fun, although the build quality isn't great"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front wheel bearings - 30,000 miles.
Front brake discs - 40,000 miles.
Heater fan resistor - 40,000 miles.
Lower engine mount - 45,000 miles.
Headlight switch - 53,000 miles.
Clutch cable - 56,000 miles.
Front brake discs (again) - 60,000 miles.
Both front suspension arms + drop links - 60,000 miles.
Rear brake shoes + cylinders - 62,000 miles.
Clutch cable - 65,000 miles.
Lower engine mount (again) - 70,000 miles.
Clutch cable - 70,000 miles.
Rusty exhaust - 72,000 miles.
Soon to need new clutch - approx 75,000.
Trim: broken glove-box hinge and central vent control. A few rattles here and there, but generally OK.
General comments?
The 1.4 engine offers good performance around town and can keep up with almost all motorway traffic (police cars excluded!).
Road noise is intrusive at higher speeds.
The driving position is not ideal: pedals aren't quite central and the seat doesn't have much lumber support.
Handling is excellent: good fun to drive, although passengers tend to complain going when going round corners (but that might just be my driving!).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2005 |