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DanCobb

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Registered: 14th May 11
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2nd Jun 12 at 22:12

2003 Renault Clio Dynamique 1.4 16v to be exact. What do I need to look out for? And what fucks up alot on them?

[Edited on 02-06-2012 by DanCobb]

John

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2nd Jun 12 at 22:15

It'll be falling apart and it's got a small petrol engine, absolutely no reason to buy it.

shaunmods

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Registered: 12th Mar 07
Location: Glascote, Staffordshire
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3rd Jun 12 at 09:50

leaky sunroofs, dodgey wiring/earths. thats the only problems I had with mine.

chris_uk

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3rd Jun 12 at 09:57

Pedals too close together if your a size 6 or bigger its annoying.

SportBoy

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3rd Jun 12 at 10:09

worn balljoints, cv boot clips , handbrake lever coming loose , wheel bearings , hazard switches , broken springs , broken antirollbar links.

[Edited on 03-06-2012 by SportBoy]

3i_gaz

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Registered: 29th Nov 07
Location: Liverpool
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3rd Jun 12 at 10:16

I'd look for a renaultsport instead.

BYRON

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3rd Jun 12 at 11:09

quote:
Originally posted by 3i_gaz
I'd look for a renaultsport instead.

Why? He isnt looking for one of those

Check the drainage pipe is clear under the passenger side scuttle panel. If it is blocked, your passenger will get wet feet.

3i_gaz

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3rd Jun 12 at 11:43

For the money of what he's looking for he could have factory xenons, climate, half leather etc etc...

If its visible I know where my money would be.

gtitim

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3rd Jun 12 at 11:49

Compare price against Renaulsport. I bought a 110k 52 plate 172 for £1675 last month. FSH, aircon, half leather / alcantara, 6 disc CD, xenons, alloys etc etc. We were looking at a smaller engined Clio as a runaround, but get so much more in a 172. Ok it costs more to insure and 3250 pa tax, but its worth it.

3i_gaz

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3rd Jun 12 at 11:51

quote:
Originally posted by gtitim
Compare price against Renaulsport. I bought a 110k 52 plate 172 for £1675 last month. FSH, aircon, half leather / alcantara, 6 disc CD, xenons, alloys etc etc. We were looking at a smaller engined Clio as a runaround, but get so much more in a 172. Ok it costs more to insure and 3250 pa tax, but its worth it.

The point I was trying to get across before people started rolling eyes.

John

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3rd Jun 12 at 13:19

Could get one of the diesels instead and at least get amazing mpg for sacrificing everything else.

Sunz

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3rd Jun 12 at 13:24

You should listen to John, the clio is a terrible car, is why they never sell any.

Sean

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3rd Jun 12 at 15:18

Quite common for them to leak from the aeriel too oh and they are French...

redtom

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3rd Jun 12 at 15:33

Literally everything

johnhara1

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3rd Jun 12 at 15:59

Door locks fail alot, immobilizer issues so best if the car has more than 1 key, starter motors fail alot too.

Speedo sensor in the gearbox fails all the time so no speedo = no recorded miles.

Rust inside petrol filler cap and rear arches rot away.

[Edited on 03-06-2012 by johnhara1]

Christopher

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3rd Jun 12 at 16:12

Was going to say leaky sunroof as thats what happened to my mrs! and mouldy headlights are a pain

_Allan_

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3rd Jun 12 at 16:29

Fucking avoid, Renault POS.
Stupid fucking bonnet catches, that will break and let your bonnet smash your windscreen and roof to bits. Renault denying any blame until 4 years later when watchdog looked into it and the car has long since gone

[Edited on 03-06-2012 by _Allan_]

VegasPhil

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3rd Jun 12 at 19:43

Brilliant Cars.

Mind out for the sunroofs. Right fuckers to fix and make watertight... They rattle and squeak but are great on fuel.

Currently getting 42mpg out of my missus one. Just as cheap as my old Golf TDi to run.

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold

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