1994 Renault Clio 1.8 16v from UK and Ireland - Comments

The power steering on my Clio 16v makes a slightly straining sound when turning at low speeds - the response is fine, but it's a little irritating to listen to.

I was unlucky in that my Clio did not have a catalytic converter installed on it when I bought it, but unfortunately it needed one to pass the MOT, that was £300.

I have just had the gearbox replaced as the old one had totally had it, and the diff went at the same time - meaning that the whole job cost me £1185! This was not great! There is also a bearing problem on the near side front wheel, which means there is noise while driving. However whilst my wallet is recovering from the gearbox / diff episode I can put up with a little noise for a while before the bearing gets repaired!

Although the car is rather highly strung (as you can see all the things that have gone wrong with mine!) it is an absolute pleasure to drive!

It looks really great - exactly the same as a Clio Williams - but without those naff gold alloys. Mine is in metallic gunmetal grey and looks aggressive, but not over the top. That air intake bulge in the bonnet lets people know you mean business!

The acceleration is fantastic, and with an induction kit and performance exhaust it sounds more like a hurricane than a little Clio - and that is never a bad thing. Standard the 1.8 16v has 137 bhp and with some simple mods such as induction kit and exhaust it can be brought up over 140, this is great performance when you consider that the 16v is group 12 insurance and the Williams is group 17 and that only has 150 bhp!

It is really comfortable to drive, the seats really hold you in place, but if you're in there for a few hours the noise from the engine can give you a bit of a headache!

The interior is really nice, LOADS of dials to keep you busy - and a handy thermometer too! You'll never wonder how cold it is outside again!

Good review, nice to see someone on here that doesn't make overblown hp gains with an exhaust and induction kit. honestly some people on here think those 2 mods add more than 25bhp.sorry to hear of your bad luck with gearbox and dif, i know how you feel as I've just had to have my engine taken apart AGAIN (twice in 3 months) to replace pistons and rings. never cheap in a honda integra type r turbo lol. hopefully all sorted now.

I've now got a clio 1.8 16v 1994 which I'm happy with at the moment. i brought it 28/12/06 so not long really its got full service history and millage is at 97k (not bad for the age) being a mechanic has advantages I did the cambelt first thing which was not that bad of a job!!!my power steering does make an annoying wining noise wen tuning at slow speeds aswell. must say the clutch is heavy (waiting for the cable to snap in traffic) although biting point is still low!it came with a k&n I de-cated my self and have a copied version of the clio cup chip for it on its way to me courtesy of ebay, so should see power gains right near the mighty WILLIAMS clio... would recommend these cars to any one with there rapid performance, handling and sound. plus the running cost of the fuel and insurance etc is relatively low after previous car was a bmw!i would also dare say these cars are now becme a rear sight, but still cheap to buy roughly 800-2000 pounds so overall very happy with a renault clio.

That noise your getting from the power steering is probably your power steering rack, I had a very similar problem last year. Does anyone have any advice on what superchip to get as I need one to go with my kent cams. most chips being sold athe moment are cheap pants and don't do what they say.

HELP PLEASE SOMEONE.

Hi There,

I got a Gunmetal Grey 1993 Clio 16v last May, had done 125,000 miles. Has been no bother except for needing a new speedo cable to fix the over rev problem. Has covered 141,000miles now and still pulls like a good un. Everything still works, the odd noise from the exhaust catching at the back, but all it needs is mounting rubbers replaced. Engine will also be coming out this year for a complete rebuild.

I love my valver. Don't worry about the vocal steering, they did this when they were brand new... its french!! Nothing compares for speed and shire fun. Would reccommend to anyone. Good on petoral, reliable (ish) awesome looking and cheap (ish) to insure :P ill keep mine till it blows up then ill get a new engine, brilliant car!!