What's snobbish about the truth? 1.4/1.6 clio is not gonna give you neck snapping acceleration, nor will it be solidly built. It is a disposable shopping car.
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What's snobbish about the truth? 1.4/1.6 clio is not gonna give you neck snapping acceleration, nor will it be solidly built. It is a disposable shopping car.
well yes actually
The 98 onwards clio ranked higher in the JD Power Owners survery for reliability than the Ford Mondeo and the '96 to '03 BMW 5 series
source : http://www.whatcar.co.uk/news-special-report.aspx?NA=217350&EL=3142817
dont get me wrong, i know 40th isnt amazing, and its not exactly the pinnacle of reliability, but the clio isnt as bad as everyone makes out
its other cars in the renault range that give the renault badge such a bad name for reliability
SWMBO's car has been perfectly reliable from day one, not one problem. The build quality is really lacking though, and really doesn't feel "solidly built".
Well I've had my 2002 Clio for 4 years now, never once broken down, never failed an MOT and it just feels solid when I drive it.
So no problems here.
(Apart from the woeful lack of accelleration)
I was looking to spend about £5500, and not have my insurance go through the roof, so I think the 172 may be out of the question.
I'm not saying I want to compete against a Porche at the lights or anything, but I would like to get up to 30mph in a few seconds rather than 6 or 7.
So no problems here.
(Apart from the woeful lack of accelleration)
I was looking to spend about £5500, and not have my insurance go through the roof, so I think the 172 may be out of the question.
I'm not saying I want to compete against a Porche at the lights or anything, but I would like to get up to 30mph in a few seconds rather than 6 or 7.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/320401.htm
How about £4500 for a 172, then £1000 towards your insurance
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/320401.htm
How about £4500 for a 172, then £1000 towards your insurance
Agree with that, I 've always thought it best to buy a little older but overall better value for money.
Insurance will not be an issue for you.
At 33, driving a 1.2 Clio is a bit ridiculous - they are cars for old dears, young women and students. Do a quote on a 172 - it will give you a whole new outlook to driving
Alternatively, ask for a bigger parking space and buy a decent car
At 33, driving a 1.2 Clio is a bit ridiculous - they are cars for old dears, young women and students. Do a quote on a 172 - it will give you a whole new outlook to driving
Alternatively, ask for a bigger parking space and buy a decent car
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Of course, becuase everyone who thinks a Clio isn't solidly built obviously does so becuase they are a snob
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This from a survey in which 17th and 84th place are almost exactly the same car. Swapping the boot for a hatchback does not affect reliability that much.
The Disco in 16th? The Ka 10th? Land Rover owners fix it themselves, and Ka owners just drive them around broken all the time.
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[TW]Fox;11127170 said:Of course, becuase everyone who thinks a Clio isn't solidly built obviously does so becuase they are a snob
its true that reliability =/ solid build.
but in other terms associating the build quality of a model of car based upon isolated, or other incidents could really be exuding a form of prejudice because of reasons. snobbery does tend to lead to certain prejudices.
but its all relative, he wants something a bit faster and all the rest of the same as his current clio by all accounts so im guessing it must be solid enough for his needs and budget...
At the very least get yourself a test drive in one, I think you'll be impressed.
Clios aren't what I'd call solid, and me and my family have had a few They do well in crashes etc (as above) as with most Renaults they are designed as 1 big crumple zone around the driver
Get a 172 Although a 1.6 will be a nice step up if you don't wanna go for the 2 litre yet.
They do well in crashes etc (as above) as with most Renaults they are designed as 1 big crumple zone around the driver Get a 172
Although a 1.6 will be a nice step up if you don't wanna go for the 2 litre yet.