Renault Clio RS: Worthy of the hype, or just another French flop? | ReDriven
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The French have an incredibly rich history of creating some of the best hot hatches the motoring world has ever seen. Simultaneously, though, French cars have quite the poor reputation for longevity and reliability.
That’s why the Renault Clio RS is such an interesting car to review. Is it worthy of the hot hatch hype? Or is it another in the long list of forgettable French cars?
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00:00 - Intro
01:25 - What is it?
04:09 - How's the exterior?
06:25 - How's the interior?
08:45 - How's the tech?
10:05 - Is it practical?
11:25 - What goes wrong?
14:45 - Is it safe?
15:31 - What's it like to drive?
18:17 - How much is it?
19:18 - Fuel use, warranty & servicing
20:18 - Should you buy it?
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#hothatch
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Phase 2 220 Trophy european owner here. Engine is bulletproof, just service it under 10k km and put the best fuel you can (98+) since you don't have a replaceable fuel filter. EDC gearbox is way better in phase 2 (after 2017), buy you should change it's oil every 30-50k km, it's not much like ~2L of oil and quick job. Invest in good tyres, Michellin Pilot Sport 4 for summer and w/e you pick in winter. Good upgrades if you have some money to spend: Bilstein B14/PSS coilovers will fix most of the harsher ride, due to better shocks for the bumps, a set is about 1.5k euro and front Brembo 4 pot calipers for about 800 euro (they are Gen 3 Clio RS ones).
I've had one since 2015, no issues and still love it!
You haven’t tested your pallet
is the RS model clio reliable?? expensive maintenance??? how good is it...
I really like the looks and power... but reliability I dont know
he literally said hes had it since 2015 with no issues@@BurnedNerd
@@thespeedlife my comment is over a year old and ended up skipping the clio RS... also his comment did not answer all my questions...ended up getting a Honda Jazz, very good car and I am glad I went with it
You asked if its reliable, he said "no issues in over 7 years", meaning it is reliable. Nice you went with the honda, much more family friendly! PS didnt see the comment date.@@BurnedNerd
Had my 2013 200 for nearly 4 years, gets driven hard all the time and gets abused on track. Gearbox is nowhere near as bad as its made out to be and never heard of any edc gearbox issues and I'm a Renault technician😂
I agree. I've got a 2014 200 cup that I bought new and it's at 105k kms with no major issues. I love driving it every day.
Have you heard of issues on the tce 120 engines at all?
would u recommend it for spirited daily driving? and what issues should i be aware of ?
@@alexanderdanielsson6049 yes they are good for spirited daily driving. Only issues to look out for are wiper linkages are common for seizing and snapping, lower radiator hose clamp corrodes and bursts due to sitting on the subframe so keep an eye on coolant levels or replace the clamp straight away. Boost pipe into the throttle body is plastic and prone to snapping but airtec do stainless steel replacements. The cars are good with a map from a reputable tuner that knows how to tune these cars but the clutch pack is the limiting factor when it comes to power as can't get an uprated one
@@DavidBrownShred ok yeah since ive owned a 260 hp v70 t5 for 2 years i just want something rather quick thats fairly easy and better on gas, so im not chasing much power if anything just downpipe for sound
I had one of these but it was written off after a freak hailstorm (so was my Mazda 6). Honestly, best car I have ever owned. Never had an issue with it. I really miss it and wish Renault would bring them back.
I love them especially in that gorgeous liquid yellow colour, good cars aside from the transmission issues. You should review Peugeot 208 and 308 too, ripper cars.. very underrated.
This is my old Clio being tested by Adam, it was an absolute cracker and one of the most reliable cars I’ve ever had, so much so I traded it on a Megane RS 300 Trophy!
PS. I had the metal footrest made to match the pedals as there wasn’t one. just attached it with velcro tape, not Renault’s fault…
How is the Megane? Is it any good?
Love my current 2013 Liquid Yellow 200 Lux! I’ve had the Ph1 and Ph2 172, 182 cup, 197 R27 and MK3 200. They just have something about them! Can’t say I’ve ever had any issues with any of them either other than general wear and tear👌
I also have a 4 year old and a 4 month old and it’s super practical to accommodate for them 😁
Thank you for an honest walkthrough, the hints and the bloopers :D :D :D
You guys are doing incredible work! keep it up 🙂
I am so glad you did this review 👏
I remember back when this came out, I thought they looked superb in liquid yellow. I was shopping it against the Polo GTI (both were unavailable to test drive at the time) The Fiesta ST was manual only and I really wanted something with paddle shifters. I thought both Clio RS and the Megane RS were great value on the used car scene. But dam I see they have their quirks too...But as for the Megane 🔥🔥 I am almost willing to live with it and learn to drive manual properly 😀
Great content! Croissant holder and the french voice over was unexpected😂
I love when you review cars that aren’t available in the US. Or at least anymore. My first car was a Renault Alliance, it however never ran.
My partner has had the 4th get diesel for 7 years and it's been very reliable the only issue is the hands free bluetooth could be better for voice quality and suspension could be a bit softer, however it's a very good little car over all!
I bought mine in 2008. It was 3 years old. Still driving it, 14 years later. No issues. Doesn't consume a lot of fuel. An excellent car. I'm going to buy another used Clio soon.
then that would be the non turbo one, that would probably feel like a totally different car to this, this one starts in 2013ish I believe.
@@rxs87 Fair enough.
Great video. Had a 220 trophy for 5 years and love it.
Great channel, been binge watching since I discovered it.
The best Clio is definitely the mid-engined RWD V6 one... We'll never get another hot hatch like that again!
Unfortunately it was quite slow and not that fun to drive. Plenty of drama though and the coolness factor of it outweighed its shortcomings. The 172/182 were just as quick
Good vid keep it up!!!!
great review 👍
Thanks for the good review. I've a 2014 RS200 Cup Premium which has done 85k km's since purchased in 2015. All services through authorised Renault dealers & I've never used the launch control or tracked it. Notwithstanding that this car is so much fun to drive around the burbs and the recent discovery of the Clio V6 soundtrack has added further to my enjoyment (Nissan GTR soundtrack was OK for a while, but got boring). Other then the occasionally clunky & slow infotainment system and a gearbox that has gone missing a few times (less than 5 times over ownership period, and then it just needed a turn off and re-start) there's not been a problem. No squeaks/rattles. No sunroof. The car is firm riding, not hard (or crashy), unlike the Ford Fiesta ST which I was going to buy until I took one on an extended test drive. I almost needed a kidney belt and new teeth. The RS200 was a godsend. Vive la Clio!
Always loved these things. But for me its always the battle of the head vs heart.
Heart says yes. Head says dont be an idiot..
Notification squad. I really love this car. Especially the RS.
Love ❤️ my Clio RS
2015 Cup not one single issue 103,000km and still going strong..
Heavily modified 2014 RS 200 with almost 80000km. No issues. Bloody great car. I've owned several French cars over the years and they've been as good as the Mazda 3 we've had. Don't believe the anti French sentiment that probably dates back to the sinking of that Greenpeace boat.
Mate I wish I'd had the same experiences. I've personally owned a Peugeot 206 GTi 180, Megane RS 225 and 265 and all cost me a fortune in maintenance. All were incredible to drive but all were unreliable and cost substantially more than other (Japanese and South Korean) cars to maintain and repair.
Plus with the amount of research we did for this video, even though I'm always tempted to buy another Megane RS or hot Peugeot, the reliability reports, customer satisfaction surveys and numbers from parts suppliers and Euro specialist mechanics don't lie. - AK
@@ReDriven point taken. Were all yours previously owned by the dodgy brothers like you mentioned? Totally agree about a PPI
Our Citroen in particular was probably the best car we've ever owned.
FWIW Peugeot are top of the quality surveys in Europe AFAIK
@@pastorofmuppets8834 The 206 was new, and was a mess of endless issues plus the after sales support was pathetic.
225 I was the second owner but the first owner was one of my best friends. That cost me nearly $10k in issues and repairs.
265 was the best of the bunch but even it just had disappointing problems from new. Trim falling off, drivers seat became rattly, some ECU gremlins, loads of small things, all resolved by Renault but compared to say an i30N, (which I've long term tested 3 of), the regular niggling problems became infuriating.
All superb cars to drive and exude that French cool factor which the likes of Hyundai and Mazda can't match but honestly, an i30N is 99% as good to drive but unlike my French car experiences, they just refuse to break, and I've tried to break them! - AK
i have a 2017 RS 220 Trophy with 70 000kms and 5 yrs old. have not done a single warranty claim/fault. Liquid Yellow. Tracked even.
Love the croissant test, great review :)
Should also probably mention I have 180k on my mk2 Clio 182 and it has been mechanically faultless. Only issues I have had were electronics / interior related. Car has been religiously maintained and goes to the track 5-6 times a year.
I had coil pack and electrical issues on two Clio's.
I'm really tempted to get a third as they always got me where i needed to go but just sometimes a bit slower than i wanted to.
Used to go into limp mode now and again.
60k in my phase 2 RS Cup, no issues whatsoever. High quality servicing at good prices and great warranty. Managing 5.8ltrs / 100 on average.
One point of note is that the 1.6 turbo engine is actually a NISMO built one and very robust.
Brilliant quality to the paint finish and panel gaps as new also, so anything less than perfect would be a big red flag.
5.8, dafuq
My 2017 did 8.4 average. No freeway.
I just traded my 2014 Monaco GP and I'm missing it dearly. Every time I pressed the start button I would smile. After four years of ownership and 40,000 km a year I had no real problems - just a few weird things happen. Yes, RS Sport telemetry (and all Android on board entertainment system) can be laggy at times. I only managed to do one free update on the system and TomTom based GPS maps. The rear spoiler skin did let go at 100km/h too. Spotted it in the air in the mirrors and went back to luckily find it on the verge - completely intact. 3M body tape to the rescue. Black-out roof was poorly done (and on all Renaults from what I have seen). Soft pads and rotors are the only thing to watch. That is the price you pay for that incredible braking power. Not as bad as an RS3, but don't ever expect to machine the rotors. Oil/filter every 10,000 km and give it some welly every now and then and enjoy.
Did you find auto normal sluggish and felt something equivalent to a car in its eco mode setting?
I have a 2016 renault clio GT that I absolutely fuck driving around the country here in New Zealand. She has a sunroof which doesn't have any issues and gets serviced often. Only run her on 95 or 98 and her engine and everything is fine. In traffic her gearbox when not in RS mode likes to upshift and try and rear end the car in front. I run her on RS the entire time and her fuel usage is terrible around 12L/100km in my normal driving but I get it for free so doesn't effect me. Such a fun little car and not too bad on the insurance side for a young driver. Man I love ripping that handbrake and taking her on adventures through pothole laden gravel roads and just the usual pothole laden new zealand roads.
Thanks for the review guys much appreciated!
I test drove one recently the sport clio rs 2015 and I actually thought the suspension was surprisingly comfortable.! Also I know you mentioned there are more sensible alternatives but assuming your after an auto theres really only this and the polo gti in the mini hatch segment and the polo gti of similar year from reviews was said to not handle as sharply, doesn't sound as good and has firmer suspension (although it has a nicer more logical interior!)
Also
Fun fact there appears to be this hack that if you plug a cable into your obd theres like a way to unlock android auto even in the earlier models 2013 onwards on the stock infotainment
Normal RS, non-CUP or Trophy has quite a soft and road good suspension. The CUP + Trophy are way harsher and lower, but that's to be expected.
how
I have a 2014 Clio (media nav version) (UK based) looking to upgrade to the RS 200 and can confirm that the wiper motor issue did happen to me. Very common. I just so happened to be driving in the rain on a motorway when it happened 🙄🤣 otherwise fantastic little car. Cat wait to jump up to the RS!
I've owned my 2013 RS 200 Lux from new now on 150,000 Miles (241,401 Km) and the only car induced issues are the the bottom coolant pipe leak due to rusting clip, the wiper spindles seizing and a new alternator at 140,000 Miles (225,308 Km) otherwise it's a great car - yes the interior has some rattles, but It's just chuckable on a country B road.
Great review, been waiting for this one for a long time. Which Japanese or South Korea cars were you referring to?
Another AWESOME video guys, thank you!
Hey, question, why have you guys not reviewed (at least not that I can find) a Falcon product? I’d quite like to see your take on something like a G6E turbo or XR6 turbo. I know they are no longer in production but there are still plenty on the used car market and some that I have seen, are fetching decent money, presumably because of their increasing(?) rarity?
Keep the videos coming guys!
Cheers mate.
The Falcon video is 100% coming. We'd like to do something special for the Falcon video like have an XR6 Turbo with an NA XR6 for comparison but lining this up, while COVID is happening, and floods, and non stop rain is becoming a huge challenge.
I promise, we'll be doing the Falcon but it has to be done right and that may take time. - AK
Always thought the French could design a lovely looking car, usually nice to drive but built to a budget. I always found French cars do not take hard high mileage well and tend to need things like wheel bearings, drive shafts and steering racks sooner than other Vehicles in the same price bracket from say Korea or Japan. The Megane RS is a weapon, Peugeot have always made a nice fast hot hatch. I think French car unreliability is greatly exagerated, Italian or English is far worse 🤣.
I can only talk from limited experience, but I owned an espace that went 350k km without any problem (obv some parts like belts and other subjected to use were changed) and I have a panda with 29 years on the back still with her original clutch. Now I own a Clio RS3 and running smoothly so far. I think the reliability issues are mostly concerned in 20+ years old car, nowadays I find them pretty reliable
@@micheledallalba8950 if you have a 29 year old Panda on the original clutch that probably says more about your driving style not being hard on the vehicle. I have had vehicles that have done very high miles/km on original clutch because I lived in the countryside, if I lived in the town with lots of stop start driving I would need a clutch much sooner. The French always made interesting design vehicles where as the Germans were usually quite conservative. English and Italian cars are lovely to look at and drive, but just tend to have shocking electrics and expensive to fix.
Completely agree that reliability issues are greatly exaggerated. I've owned a number of Renaults over a period of about 20 years. Apart from a scenic requiring a new electric steering motor and a Clio 172 developing a a bit of a 3rd gear crunch after years of being driven hard, I've only ever had to replace maintenance items
I’ve had the 4th gen 75 SCe 16v dynamic for over 9years now. No problems whatsoever. Amazing car to handle and cheap to fix.
If you haven't experienced any problems how do you know it is cheap to fix?
Thanks for the video. I drive a gen 3 clio and can confirm about the dodgy wiper motor and rattly sunroof being orovlems with these cars! Very fun cars though
Another great hot hatch review , when will you be doing a review on the Yaris GR ?
Tough one Anthony. We're trying to focus on used cars and cars that are over 3 years old, however, we are regularly asked to review new cars so, watch this space. It might happen soon. - AK
I have owned a 2014 cup trophy brilliant car to have lots of fun in but day to day use was tiering as the suspension was to firm on Australian roads.
Hey AK, how about rewarding me for watching all of your reviews and review the Megane RS and Alfa Romeo Guilia Veloce, I’m really keen on what you have to say on the Guilia (the Megane is also on my shopping list). Keep up the good work 👍🏻🍺🍺
Both are incredibly high on our "to do" list mate. Both will happen! - AK
got a 2019 formula edition. great little car, no issues.
Nice jam jar
Sounds great!!
You can get a manual Megane RS of similar vintage for a similar price. That would be my choice.
I doubt it. Here in EU Clio 4 RS go from 13-19k euro depending on spect and millage, but Megane 4 RS starts at 25-26k cheapest. I'm comparing this because phase 2 Clio 4 RS came out in 2016 same as the first Megane 4 RS. Megane 3 RS was an old platform at this point...
Just bought a 10' megane rs cup trophee. Renault make a drivers car. Before my career switch I worked in car compliancing and the clio rs was a fantastic car right up there with a 595 abarth for fun factor. Can't recommend renault enough from a "car" guy and someone who likes seeing something that isn't a VW. Great review redriven 😊
Well, still keeping a Renault Clio II 1.9 dTi from 1999. 250k kms on the dash, no special servicing, no expensive repairs- car just keeps working.
The final verdicts at the end was no surprise
Don't mind the small rear window makes it feel like a GT coupe mine is clio mk 4 2016 1.5 dci... just love it was my daughters....had some battery probs.... prob due to too many apps left on....try to drive it each morning to keep it lively....and wot not....good video..
I’ve owned one. Great car. Loved it.
My biggest issue with this generation of clio is they didn’t have a manual. My actual favourite car of all time, that I’ve driven, is the phase 2 clio 172 or 182. They feel special all the time and love to rev and because they weigh basically nothing, can achieve insane cornering speeds. The later RS200 with the 2 litre is great too but a bit too heavy.
Croissant holders, classic.
In seriousness though the lack of a usable cup holder is a safety issue. Early morning heading to work I NEED a coffee milk from the servo to make it there without having a microsleep
Piccolo, Macchiato or an Espresso mate, small pretentious coffee's for the win! - AK
"croissant holder" is just spot on
I bought a 2015 RS and quickly found it had an issue with the gearbox when reversing, it would make a horrid knocking sound which I originally thought might be a heat shield or something loose but had it checked by two garages and had to send it back to the garage in the end
Did u find out the cause? I had one but didn't have any gearbox issues, I believe they use the Asian gearbox
The older Clios from the mid 2000s (especially the 182) were a hoot to drive.
My brother in low has a Clio 182 RS, cool car, but I have the steering with the stock wheel. Feels so big and vague. The steering in my Clio 4 Trophy feels way better, even tho it's electric and not hydraulic. I assume people mod their 182 with a quicker rack and a MOMO steering wheel to make it be good...
Looking forward for a review on Renault koleos 2016 onwards
The "full onlyfans leg spread" killed me 😂😂😂
Drove 3000km, from Johannesburg to Capetown... Its a good car just one has to take care of it.
The 1.6 litre turbo engine in the clio rs is identical to that of nissan duke and pulsar sss.
Nissan and Renault merged.
bulletproof motor. im running 172kw for years now
These RS Clios look & sound awesome. But being French, yeah… good luck with that.
I can’t wait until the ReDriven team get their hands on a Peugeot or Citroën to review.
Another great video again team. 🍻
Peugeot is more like will it start or when will start lol
@@interceptor7905 Complete nonsense. The Peugeot diesels are extremely good engines, the 1.6 THP is not bad at all these days either after going through numerous revisions.
I’d love a euro hot hatch comparison video. In the US, the GTI/R are your only realistic hot hatch options.
Guess what we filmed this week Rik ;) - AK
@@bigchief2331 I was joking reminded on Irish comedians when looking for new car lol
Could you review a 3rd gen Honda Prelude (1979-1991). Keep the videos coming!
If we can find one to review, 100% - AK
they are good at the shop.how much they are selling in australia?
Ce n'est pas un croissant. I had a 2013 sport - the auto-changing modes were poorly calibrated: cruise mode was sluggish, sport mode would sit in 3rd at 50-60km/h, never shift up. I've got a phase 2 cup now - gearbox ecu is calibrated properly, can just cruise around town in auto-mode without having to touch the paddles. Ph1 blue tooth was a POS, seems to be fixed in Ph2.
I got a one with exhaust and tuned pop like amg and surprise some more expansive cars
These appear really cheap for the looks and performance.
I drove a Peugeot 407 (my father's) 12 years ago and it was nice.
Great video!
I love your reviews guys. I don't know of transmission problems
Hi Kevin, thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Both Jim and I actually do mention that the auto/twin clutch models can be problematic.
Only a small amount of research through forums and reliability reports will quickly show various transmission problems too mate. - AK
@@ReDriven Sorry guys, must have missed that. I'm very Renault Sport biased.
Keep up the great work
@@kevrendell Cheers so much Kevin.
I must say, one of the more challenging parts of creating these videos is trying to suppress my love or bias towards certain cars.
I LOVE Renault Sport vehicles (amongst loads of others we have and will be featuring) and to turn off any preconceived love for a car is incredibly difficult, especially when researching the negatives surrounding said car. - AK
I had a 172, and it was though that experience I learned that Renault is French for rattle. Other than that, I loved my Clio.
On my test drive of one of these the guy said the keyless entry only unlocks the car within a few minutes and wont work unlock the car after long period (i..e you have to press the unlock button) its just a bit fiddly, did you guys have any issues with keyless entry system when you guys got in and out of the car did it lock and unlock seamlessly without you guys having to get the fob out of your pocket and press lock/unlock?
Had no dramas with the locks on this one mate. - AK
Absolutely love my 220 trophy
Bloody awesome car. 2015 model is really all Nissan parts so super cheap and easy to maintain.
Clio 4 RS Trophy, best hothatch , best time nurburgring, Clio RS Trophy>polo GTI>Fiesta st
This guy is unreal 220 close to stock and a sub 8min time 🤯 czcams.com/video/qka_VHGYfJw/video.html
Used to have one similiar to this RS in the video, loved it and miss it like hell till today. It had a little track package und was hard as fck. Felt like my back broke as I drove it home from the trader 2 hours. But instantly fell in love with the handling, agility and sound. Not to harsh but also not that brave as some competitors.
Now my girlfriend is searching for a family car and as we do not need 2 family cars I may replace mine with a hot hatch again. Unfortunately the clio rs and megane rs is unreasonable expensive right now... and with a child, money is more limited than back few years. so I may switch to a corsa opc and give opel/Vauxhall a chance.
Can't wait for the Megane RS Review !!!
Coming soon mate. - AK
@@ReDriven Awesome
Sounds like the sunroof is not worth the hassle for the odd occasion of fresh air so in a nutshell avoid one with sunroof in typical euro mo will give grief
Hate the hidden rear door handle. Had a Clio IV and am in an Alfa Giulietta at present and the dinky hidden handle is a pita. Form over function is annoying….
Wow Adam, when I speak French, my voice sounds the same, yours sounds like a French man…lol! Cheers mate, Fred
Great review, love it, so happy & thankful notifications!
My wife says that she thinks the huge Renault badge on the front looks like a huge v####a. Now I can't unsee it & can never buy one 😂
Loved the croissant usage 😂🥐
Amazing car, super fun and better than the Japanese equivalent in so many ways! definitely a car to get before it's too late..
Great review! Still waiting for the Kia Stinger GT... happy to supply the car in Sydney if you need one to review..
Vince yes yes yes yes!!!!! How do we contact you? We actually had one lined up to film and it sold. Can you message ReDriven via Instagram at all??? - AK
Drive one in sicily, I couldn’t be happier as a daily car😀
Just bought one yesterday😂my first car in my life
I love the car design and the engine specs . The gearbox is the only issue for me
I know I shouldn’t but DAMN is A.K. a snack!🔥 great car reviews by the way!
Oh you! - AK
Had a rs 200 auto, cracking fast little car, avg 37 mpg so not the best but fun, the edc geabox is very smooth but not a DSG but still u wouldnt really notice unless ur a real car fantatic, not as well built in terms of a VW but still brilliant car!
hey ak ....please please please do a X5 used car review mainly the 3.0d xdrive please . i finish paying off my ford ranger in september i have loved that car for years .
Mate we had one booked in to film and it died, exactly a 3.0d xdrive! Might not be a good sign but as soon as we can find another one, we'll be doing the review. - AK
@@ReDriven wow it died. i cant blv ive been crying for a review of it since last year n it dies on u. i think my wife might end up getting her way with the volvo xc90
@@marupenisimon4570 We'll be doing an XC90 review too mate, we'll keep you posted on both. - AK
15:02 Bwahahaha 😆 GOLD!
how is the reliability of these cars... year models around 2017??
The RS Clio is a fantastic car. I bought a new Liquid Yellow Clio RS 200 cup in 2014 after 45000 perfect trouble free miles in 2018 i bought a new black with black pack RS 220 trophy after 4 years of trouble free ownership i still enjoy this real Drivers car it's practical for commuting/shopping or going for a blast down a twisty road. Use V Power and give this car a Remap and they fly, the handling and grip is awesome, the paddle shift twin clutch is the way to go, yes one of the first small hot hatches to use a twin clutch. But they are the way to go you have normal mode sport mode and race mode, where you can use the paddles for lightning quick gear changes up or down far quicker and smoother than an old fashioned manual stick box which these days are old hat. I took the Fiesta ST Peugeot gti etc out for a test drive, but for me it's the Clio RS. Just look at most super cars they are now nearly all twin clutch paddle shift Nissan GTR McLaren Ferrari Audi R8 rs3 Lambo Merc A45 amg etc.
Literally just picked a 2016 220 trophy up today, was obsessively maintained by the previous owner.
Ive put about 200kms on it already and haven't found fault with the experience and loved every second, however time will tell I guess.
#1 rule for not spending a fortune on a used car: buy a manual.
#2: get one with less than 100,000 miles.
#3: You're used car that has 70,000+ miles is going to have things that wear out/break. It is a fact of life with cars. Just make sure it isn't the engine/ trans.
If you go in knowing these few things, plus make sure you check the oil after driving it, check the oil cap for sludge etc, check underneath for rust, check the coolant reservoir for discoloration, use test drive to check the clutch feel.
Do these things and you're almost guaranteed to at least feel like you haven't been ripped off.
That oil interval change is in kilometres or miles?
I'm from Romania and work in Switzerland, and I want to buy a car from Switzerland, I'm a Renault fan and want a Laguna II in good condition, it's around 4000-5000 Swiss francs; the big problem is with the oil interval change, here is at 30-35 000 km and 2-3-4 years, man that oil interval is way too long, I don't know what to do, maby go to Germany and buy from there, or France.
Kilometers in Australia
I had a 2015 Clio RS for 3 years, all documented services. Suddenly had a clutch failure and decided to sell. :(
Had you used the launch control? If so, how many times? I've heard it only has a life of 150 launches, so perhaps that buggered the clutch.
@@GeeeEm61 i never used the launch control, mechanic said it was a problem with electric instalation.
How much were you quoted for a clutch failure?
"Can't feel my legs..." Hilarious!! Another great video ReDriven Team, I really really want to drive this car. Nice job, the car is hot.
Cheers Tony! - AK
Ecxelend car i have a 2016 clio rs trophy cup chassis in jane sirius and i love it it makes me smile every day i drive it.
Yes, space in the back is comic
The orange peel effect paintwork does it for me!😬
Those problems aren't major, seems fine to me
Hi can you do Citroen C5 X7
The “phone holder” is actually for storing snails
Ahhh, of course!
First from Gippsland!
I love the Gippsland made yoghurts
Us yanks will never have the pleasure of a croissant holder unfortunately.
Another good review!