Toad 0 Posted May 24, 2008 Just been to look at a 1999 Renault Clio 1.6 with a mate. Anyone got any experience of them? This one has had cambelt done, fsh, 82k, few marks on the paint, and I'm not 100% on the clutch (v high biting point) and 1st and 2nd can be awkward to get, think they are related to the clutch. £2200, but, they have offered £1000 in part ex for their old car with knackered UJs on the propshafts, and a slight blow on the exhaust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicIan 0 Posted May 25, 2008 I had a '95 Clio 16V, It always had a high bite point on the clutch even after i replaced it when i blew the diff up. It was a good car to throw about, great fun and sounded the dogs danglies! However, i wouldn't buy another one, i spent soooooooo much time fixing & maintaining it that i hardly ever got to apreciate it because i was always so frustrated with it.... If he does buy it, i have a stealth shelf i made sitting about if he's a stereo man? Also a 16V steering wheel, nice sporty little number Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyman9000 0 Posted May 25, 2008 I had a 92 clio for my first car, high biting point too, might just be a thing with them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Well, the clutch didn't seem to slip, and she had fallen for it so agreed to buy it, and left a £20 deposit. Shortly after this her brother in law got on the phone and started ranting about how crap they were and that he had a fiat stilo which was far better. So I assume she's currently on a 600 mile round trip to look at it instead. Families eh?? Nevermind, cheers for the replies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Ive only ever driven a clio round brands hatch on one of their experience days. Handles quite well :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyman9000 0 Posted May 25, 2008 i wouldnt say no to a clio cup trophy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicIan 0 Posted May 25, 2008 i wouldnt say no to a clio cup trophy Hell no! Had a go in one of them too, good fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inky 0 Posted May 26, 2008 son, had one of these...made of tin foil and glue, forever broken, hit the kerb once very lightly and bent all the subframe.....NOT RECOMMENDED!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted May 26, 2008 son, had one of these...made of tin foil and glue, forever broken, hit the kerb once very lightly and bent all the subframe.....NOT RECOMMENDED!! Thanks Mum.. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inky 0 Posted May 26, 2008 son, had one of these...made of tin foil and glue, forever broken, hit the kerb once very lightly and bent all the subframe.....NOT RECOMMENDED!! Thanks Mum.. :lol: thats okay son, try not to write off the golf as well.......oops, forgot you already did!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted May 26, 2008 son, had one of these...made of tin foil and glue, forever broken, hit the kerb once very lightly and bent all the subframe.....NOT RECOMMENDED!! Thanks Mum.. :lol: thats okay son, try not to write off the golf as well.......oops, forgot you already did!! I did??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted May 26, 2008 Perhaps you'd like to tell your mother what you posted on my Facebook wall yesterday.... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted May 27, 2008 Perhaps you'd like to tell your mother what you posted on my Facebook wall yesterday.... :lol: As long as he doesn't tell your mother what he posted... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted May 27, 2008 Perhaps you'd like to tell your mother what you posted on my Facebook wall yesterday.... :lol: As long as he doesn't tell your mother what he posted... :lol: My Mum would be better off not knowing to be fair. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted May 27, 2008 X bird had a clio 1.2 16v. Yet another high biter, its defo a common fault on em according to Renault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inky 0 Posted May 27, 2008 ALSO......according to my bro who worked for renault for years, they also have very bad electrical problems, ie windows, sunroofs, etc and he wouldnt touch one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicIan 0 Posted May 27, 2008 oooh yea, electrical problems :eek: forgot about those.... Lecky windows were fine, converted the sunroof back to manual because the motor gave up (while it was open :bad-words: ) Also, N/S/R quarter panel collected water in heavy rain, never got to the bottom on that one :confused4: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inky 0 Posted May 27, 2008 do you really still want to buy a Clio???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted May 27, 2008 Lol, I never wanted a Clio, but she wouldn't buy a corrado! Lol. She ended up with the Stilo btw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M 0 Posted June 8, 2008 I had a Renault Clio 1.8 and drove it through what i regarded a puddle. Turned out the air intake was very low to the ground, sucked up water and wrote off the engine which was diesal. Was lovely up to this point though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarlet_vr6 0 Posted June 9, 2008 I've never driven a Clio, but I know I'd rather have one than a Stilo... poor girl.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted June 9, 2008 Indeed. Got an Australian visiting at the moment who has rented a 207cc. Seems alright, but has about 548 motors to fold the hood, bet it will be a right gimp when it gets old... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarlet_vr6 0 Posted June 10, 2008 That will be fun in a few yrs. Reckon it'll make our rear spoiler issues so insigificant. That doesn't stop me praying that mine isn't about to go every time I hit 56 though.... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60karmann 0 Posted June 11, 2008 its french so next year all the electrics will fail and most of the trim will be hanging off if not broken already. the french aren't far off the italians for reliability :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicIan 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Was lovely up to this point though. Are you sure is was a clio? I've never driven a Clio, but I know I'd rather have one than a Stilo... poor girl.... :lol: :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites