1994 Renault Clio 16v review from UK and Ireland
"A flawed but fun pocket-rocket"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Throttle potentiometer needed replacing. Main Renault dealer charged me 65 pounds just to find this out, and wanted another 120 to replace it! So I won't be going back there...
Electric windows are a bit temperemental, but a quick clean of the switches sorted that out.
Oil pressure warning light started coming on, but seemed to fix itself.
General comments?
Despite having a fair few problems with the car, I don't regret buying it. If you're looking for build-quality and reliability then look elsewhere, but for me the way the car drives more than makes up for it.
Not many cars will keep up off the mark, and I love the way the engine surges from about 4500 revs. Handling was good to start with, but after having it lowered, it glues itself to the road, and I would definitely recommend having this done.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2000 |