Faults:

The car has been superb, no problems so far touch wood. But with a three year manufacturer's warranty, there is nothing to worry about if something did go wrong with the car.

The door badges should be in silver as to distinguish it more from standard models, as the only noticable difference between the engine sizes on the outside is the door badges.

General Comments:

The 1.6 16V Clio is quick, it's very comfortable, its got just about every extra I can think of as standard and it's reliable.

It has:

- Electric windows, mirrors, sunroof

- R.a.i.d. (Renault anti intrusion device)

- Smart window wipers

- Digital petrol temperature gauge

- Trip computer

- Climate control

The car is just a general good round little car to own. I would recommend this model to anyone who wants a sporty little car who wants comfort and quality, and it still manages 36 mpg.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing.

General Comments:

Purchased the car in May 2004 and I haven't wanted to stop driving it since.

Excellent performance, it really can get up to a good speed without any real effort.

It's a car full of extras with light and rain sensitive wipers/lights, cd player with great sound, sports seats and alloy wheels.

The car has a real sporty look and raises eyebrows when you drive past.

The unique radiator and front fogs make it a dream.

Faults:

Main Headlight blows fuse after approx. 10 minutes of engine running. Main Beam lighting relay failed at new.

General Comments:

The car performs reasonably well, not as well as the top Imprezas or Evo's, but as the reports say you'd have to be driving a Murcielago to turn more heads. The car has certain shortcomings compared to my previous cars Imprezas and an Audi TT, although makes up for these with a tremendous (engine) sound-track and all-round presence. Only seen one other on the road too so at circa £27,000 exclusivity comes at a reasonable price.

Faults:

It's ironic really, all the faults listed on previous reviews of the Clio range occurred with mine.

Passenger seat rattles if no-one is sat in it, thanks to it not sitting correctly on its runners.

The rear left speaker is blown.

It hunts for its tick over speed when cold, and is lumpy at tick over.

The most astounding problem is that the leading edge of the O/S/F wing has not been painted fully! The edge nearest the headlight has primer showing. How this got past 'quality control' I have no idea!

General Comments:

All of the above does not matter really, after all, it's a cheap car.

The usual comments like 'the performance makes up for it' apply.

Took it out for a run against a mate's 4 litre Chimera and another mate's Elise, and it had no problems keeping up. Round the bends, the TVR was struggling, and the Elise driver and I called it a draw.

Unless you're up against someone who can drive like Richard Burns, there is not much out there that can give you any competition on A, B or C roads. In a flat out motorway chase, anything with more than 200 bhp (apart from an Audi TT 225 Ha! Ha!) would win, but how many times can you do that?

All in all, pleased with the car, I would not spend the extra cash for a Mini or Civic Type R. What's the point; they are slower and heavier, and there are loads on the road!