Nothing really, except for a loose rubber next to a front wheel.
Still under investigation by the dealer: a ringing sound at the back (exhaust?) at full throttle and high revs (>6500 rpm).
This car is really cool. 0-100-0 km/h in 11 seconds... 0-100 in 7 and 100-0 in 4!
Strong points, in order of importance:
1. Faaaaaaaaaast.
2. Gripppppppppp.
3. Brake.brake.brake.great.brakes.
4. Scree-ee-eeaming engine at high revs.
5. Nice, sporty and comfy on the inside.
6. Luxury equipment.
Weak points, IMHO:
1. The springs are a little too soft for the (cornering) speeds the car reaches.
2. Needs a little more feedback through the steering wheel.
3. Light and nervous at high (>170 km/h) speeds.
4. Noisy at speeds over 140 km/h.
5. Ugly, big steering wheel and upright seat position.
6. Needs RON 98 according to the manual... Expensive!
Overall downside: My last 306 XSI had better road handling.
BUT...
EVERY time I have to take the car somewhere (or does the car take ME somewhere?) I look forward to it... every ride is a feast... I even look forward every evening, to the 20 km trip to work the next morning! At many nights, the car just takes me out for 40 minutes or so, to never-never-land.
E.g.:
For my company, I am the first contact for the burglary and fire alarms. For the first time, I love it when they call me outta my bed at 3.37 am to go out and have a look at the building! Call me nuts! I love it!
I have owned a Clio Renault Sport since the 12th of January, have since added 5500 kms. You're right, it's addictive. My last car was a Mégane 1.9 dTi (big difference). The Clio is in Pearl Black (better than the "everybody has it" Titanium Grey).
I live in Portugal, Algarve, and although the weather is fine, I recently found out that water creeps inside the car below the rear seat. Gonna take it to the dealer during this week.
The rest is perfect - FAST, GRIPPY, HUGE braking power, and best of all - a real performance car that you can live with every day!
Interesting reading, I've never driven this car but I pickup one up next week. somehow I don't think I will be disappointed:)
I'm considering buying one. After your comments I'm definately having one. Cheers.
I've just ordered mine for delivery in December and you people are driving me crazy!
I've put down a deposit for my 172 to be delivered in October! A week before my birthday - what a treat! I really, really can't wait.
For all of you people who recently ordered a Clio Sport.
If I were you I would cancel my order right away and wait (not too long) for the NEW Clio Sport, that should be a BANG.
One of the improvements over the old one is the steering wheel which is one of the strong weaknesses in the Clio, no longer will you feel like a bus driver and that alone is worth the wait!
Ishai.
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