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Old 11-12-06, 12:14 PM   #11
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The Missus and I got an 05 Clio 1.2 Extreme last May.

Renault Dealer was great, very helpful. No problems with the car touch wood.

I've owned 3 french cars now and I have to admit their the most reliable cars I've ever owed and I have driven quite a few cars in my time.
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Old 11-12-06, 12:17 PM   #12
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I would have thought that the 100bhp version with deisel torque will be a pretty nippy motor.

I've had a 1.4 petrol clio 75bhp, have curently got a 2.0 16v Renaultsport 182. About to own a crappy old 1.2 clio.

Dealerships... I've always receieved good service from the swindon franchise. The dealerships seem expensive, but are probably in line with everywhere else (£60-70/hour for labour iirc). When you take the 182 in there you get treated like royalty too... the dealership in skipton were very good with the mrs when she bought the car. I had a service in the Burnley dealership too who sorted out some warranty work (erm CV joint i think) with no problems.

The only major problem i had with my clio was a coil pack that went at 60,000 miles. Their diagnostic process was a bit rubbish, and they replaced the wrong part (at my cost) before finding the problem. but then it was an intermittant fault so perhaps thats not so bad. Servicing was always done in a timely manner and i didn't get the feeling they were taking the ****... e.g. they only ever suggested changing parts i thought needed doing anyway.

I actually think that the trim insude the new clios is good quality for a car at that price point, i thought that the drive and comfort were very good.
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Old 11-12-06, 12:25 PM   #13
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The only major problem i had with my clio was a coil pack that went at 60,000 miles. Their diagnostic process was a bit rubbish.......
Exactly the same problem as our Megane..........
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Old 11-12-06, 03:50 PM   #14
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Cheers for the advice guys, seems like a split in opinions! Think I'll reserve judgment until I test drive it tonight. I was going to say that the dealer has been very helpful so far but then again he will be until he gets the sale
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Old 11-12-06, 07:21 PM   #15
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The only major problem i had with my clio was a coil pack that went at 60,000 miles. Their diagnostic process was a bit rubbish.......
Exactly the same problem as our Megane..........
it seems coil packs are common failures on anything... look how many SV's have reg/rec failures .

I was actually going to replace it myself when it was intermittantly stopping, but the car died for good and i got towed to the garage... where it briefly started then died again. There was corrosion on a relay box which they replaced... and the problem didn't go away so they did the coil pack.
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Old 12-12-06, 02:53 PM   #16
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Don't do it.
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Old 12-12-06, 09:09 PM   #17
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in addition to my comments above i can unfortunately vouch for the Renaults ability to take knocks.. i was rear ended this afternoon quite badly damaging the car that hit me, and my 06 megane went away with nothing more than a knackered bumper.

i have a sore back and a headache to sort out but other than that, Renault's might be french and what have you but i do like the 5 star n cap thingy re assured me!!
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Old 12-12-06, 10:08 PM   #18
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Turn round both ways in tight turning circles during a test drive - If you hear any squeaking coming from the front hubs, then the CV Boots are burst, hence no grease to lubricate the front hub bearings. Tis a bugger of a job to replace the CV Boots. You've to practically strip out the entire suspension, brakes and hubs simply to get the driveshaft out, then your gearbox oil comes ****ing out onto the garage floor if you don't catch it on time.

A good tell tale sign of burst CV boots is grease splattered all over the front suspension and brake calipers.

Otherwise, being french, it's a bit rattly in places. Just re-tighten the screws where necessary.
The 1.5dci diesel in 100bhp is a flying machine, and very frugal on diesel. The 100bhp version will happily cruise away at 90mph with ease. Expect no less than 55mpg or better on a run. Avoid the 85bhp version diesel - they're gutless.

Also avoid the 1.2 8v and 16v versions. They're sore on fuel and are very revvy. Get a 1.4 16v 100bhp petrol if you prefer a petrol version. They're less sore on fuel and are more punchier.

If the petrol versions start running on 3 cylinders, then a spark plug lead holder has packed in. They're now connected to the coil via electric wires and each holder is £30 each
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Old 13-12-06, 07:48 AM   #19
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Turn round both ways in tight turning circles during a test drive - If you hear any squeaking coming from the front hubs, then the CV Boots are burst, hence no grease to lubricate the front hub bearings. Tis a bugger of a job to replace the CV Boots. You've to practically strip out the entire suspension, brakes and hubs simply to get the driveshaft out, then your gearbox oil comes p*ssing out onto the garage floor if you don't catch it on time.

A good tell tale sign of burst CV boots is grease splattered all over the front suspension and brake calipers.

Otherwise, being french, it's a bit rattly in places. Just re-tighten the screws where necessary.
The 1.5dci diesel in 100bhp is a flying machine, and very frugal on diesel. The 100bhp version will happily cruise away at 90mph with ease. Expect no less than 55mpg or better on a run. Avoid the 85bhp version diesel - they're gutless.

Also avoid the 1.2 8v and 16v versions. They're sore on fuel and are very revvy. Get a 1.4 16v 100bhp petrol if you prefer a petrol version. They're less sore on fuel and are more punchier.

If the petrol versions start running on 3 cylinders, then a spark plug lead holder has packed in. They're now connected to the coil via electric wires and each holder is £30 each
i certainly wouldn't go that far, not quick maybe but real world usefull
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Old 13-12-06, 12:47 PM   #20
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Also avoid the 1.2 8v and 16v versions. They're sore on fuel and are very revvy. Get a 1.4 16v 100bhp petrol if you prefer a petrol version. They're less sore on fuel and are more punchier.


I've driven both 1.2 before, and... well... on the 16v, there's nothing going on below 4000 rpm; on the 8v, there's nothing going on at all. Slip roads are an absolute nightmare, to the point of being dangerous. You'll have to rev the nuts out of it and wait for a 1 mile gap to pull out, else you'll be testing the rear end impact protection real soon!
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