1993 Renault Clio Liberte 1.9 diesel
Summary:
Excellent performance for a naturally aspirated diesel
Faults:
Glow plugs and exhaust, that's all!
General Comments:
Excellent small car, great value, reliable, comfortable, easily beats the crumbly Astra that starts to rust after three years. At least Clio's are galvanised for 8 years!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th January, 2001
23rd Jan 2001, 16:57
I have had very similar troubles with a Renault Clio. Mine is a 1992 1.4RT.
I have replaced three wheel bearings, the gearbox went this week, and also a rear bushing at the axle went.
The car has been lowered as much as you dare, it's running on 195/45/15 tyres with a bit of scrubbing on the back. I have TSW EVO R alloys, a twin weber carb, K&N filter, and PECO big bore exhaust, 16V bonnet and SEAT IBIZA front splitter on bumper.
The electrics have also caused a lot of hair loss - trying to find piddly little wires loose or badly earthed.
The car had 88,000 miles on it when I got it in December 99, apart from the the mechanical problems it's been a great car, it handles like no other car I've driven... if it would just keep going without problems.