What do you think - Clio to buy or not to buy?

arrowsmith

Poppy9 wrote:

Full 3 years RAC is included. I questioned whether it was basic cover or full cover for me an any car and was told it is. That'll save me about £85 per year. Metallic paint is really what I would like or the Black something!! Been away for a short break so will get on the case tomorrow.

Full cover, don't think so for Renault and its worth getting if you buy one. Ask them if they charge extra for changing a tire !

ec9wrr

What about a Citroen C2?

vansboy

Here's my input Poppy...

Did you like your Corsa - some old model still available, so EXCELLENT discounts were on offer, prior to new model. Ask local dealer, then check https://www.honestjohn.co.uk clik This Weeks Best Deals on his site.

Panda you're not keen, how about Punto, new model pre-registered, again check HJ site.

Picanto is getting VERRRRY good following, so maybe worth a second look? New model due soon, so discounts, small though, are available.

The Colt deal is still be available.(again link on HJ's site)

& if you can afford a few more £$£$£ Suzuki Swift well worth considering.

The Clio deal is tempting, but you're getting less value for money & not quite such a good reputation as you've already read here!

VB

Poppy9

Made my decision - at last. Car should be available for me by early next week. It's a Fiesta 1.25 Style (55 plate) with 11k miles on the clock. It's silver - I would have liked black as it's sexier but couldn't get one.

Vehicle_john

Cars are so personal but you need to do your homework first. Road test are one thing but if you buy the wrong car you have it for at least 2/3 years. Most cars are reliable and competitive in a very completive market all fighting for market.
First thing first, once you have decided which car to buy the next challenge is to it at the correct price, remember what ever profit the dealer makes you loose straight away on depreciation. My advice because I'm in the motor trade is to contact a car broker cutting out the main dealer. Try https://www.vehiclechoicelocator.co.uk. One final thought stick to main manufacturer the main reason is desirability for the future, Kia is a no for me but Vauxhall, Ford Volkswagen and Skoda which is now part the Volkswagen group including SEAT.

Vehicle_john

Vehicle_john wrote: »

Cars are so personal but you need to do your homework first. Road test are one thing but if you buy the wrong car you have it for at least 2/3 years. Most cars are reliable and competitive in a very completive market all fighting for market.
First thing first, once you have decided which car to buy the next challenge is to it at the correct price, remember what ever profit the dealer makes you loose straight away on depreciation. My advice because I'm in the motor trade is to contact a car broker cutting out the main dealer. Try https://www.vehiclechoicelocator.co.uk. One final thought stick to main manufacturer the main reason is desirability for the future, Kia is a no for me but Vauxhall, Ford Volkswagen and Skoda which is now part the Volkswagen group including SEAT.

Silver is a great colour but its a shame the dealer could not get the colour you wanted, if its not to late ask the dealer if he attends the closed Ford auctions where they will be the colour of your choice. I am in the motor trade and i know Ford have in the region of 1600 vehicles a month that go through auction all pedigree stock as you would expect, if you need more just ask.

Poppy9

Vehicle_john wrote: »

Silver is a great colour but its a shame the dealer could not get the colour you wanted, if its not to late ask the dealer if he attends the closed Ford auctions where they will be the colour of your choice. I am in the motor trade and i know Ford have in the region of 1600 vehicles a month that go through auction all pedigree stock as you would expect, if you need more just ask.

Choice of colour not an option at the price I'm paying. I'm getting plenty of change from my £6k budget and the car is under warranty until Dec 08. Getting excited as I take delivery of it tomorrow. :T

Poppy9

I had my car yesterday and I love it. :T :T :T I bought it unseen from a dealer 120 miles away so I hadn't tried the car out only similar ones locally. As a bonus it has steering wheel controls for the radio/cd player - wasn't expecting that and it's the face lift model so has the newer funky front and rear lights. :T :T :T

jonfev

I guarantee if you post anything about any make of car all the negative traits of the human race will come to the fore and people will abvise you not to buy that car. Sure the Clio has a reputation for unreliabilty but if you dig down the common faults are mostly irritating. The two most common are the creaking sunroof and the service warning light that comes on because of a poorly designed connector under the passenger seat, neither of these will disable the car. Obviously the bonnet is an issue but I have to say I'm confused by the rantings on Watchdog. Just because they are high profile it doesn't mean they are completely right. The problem is with the safety catch and I agree if it is poorly maintained it won't work as it should. However a safety catch is only needed when the idiot owner doesn't shut the bonnet properly and the main catch doesn't engage, it is a back up device. Look around you, a lot of people can't even shut their doors let alone their bonnet!

Just to correct a few previous posters,

The Clio is poor on economy-Parkers Guide say the Diesel model broke the record for their most economical car ever.

Clio II only gets one star for safety - NCAP site says 4 stars for protecting occupants

Clios depreciate more than most because of unreliability-Simply not true, they are probably only average but prices have started to tumble because the new model has been introduced.

pinkfluffybabe

Poppy9 wrote: »

I had my car yesterday and I love it. :T :T :T I bought it unseen from a dealer 120 miles away so I hadn't tried the car out only similar ones locally. As a bonus it has steering wheel controls for the radio/cd player - wasn't expecting that and it's the face lift model so has the newer funky front and rear lights. :T :T :T

Good for you, enjoy it!!