Clio GT, Opinions/Faults

[Beef-Mc]

As above really, parentals are looking at one and going on the prices by us it will be the petrol version.

Are there any common problems or anything to look out for specifically?

 

[Martin_172]

go diesel, seriously!


they are so far pretty solid, no common faults that i can really think of maby other than high level brake lights failing, and binding rear brakes sometimes. other than that no issues (on the diesel anyay)

cruise control was standard, look out for bluetooth handsfree with usb conectivity (you will be able to tell this with the big knob in the middle of the stereo rather than the circle button), tom tom nav was an option, as was climate control and keyless entry (with start stop button - this will also have reach adjustable steering)

 

[Beef-Mc]

The only reason diesel has been discarded is the price, 2K extra over a petrol.

Thanks for the rest of that, is something for them to look out for, think there aiming to look at one in Edinburgh, which I noticed doesn't have the tom-tom option, no major lose IMO.

 

[Dan519]

I like them. Bit slow though and economy is the same as a 197. Diesel is a good option, honestly. if they do any significant mileage the extra purchase cost might be ofset in fuel savings over the year, not becuase the diesel is amazing on fuel but because the petrol is so bad

 

[glenn_adam_doble]

are you talking GT or GT line ?

go diesel, if they are going to keep it for a while they will save in the long run, not may faults, just what martin has listed really, my high level brake light failed but most of them may still be under warranty so they should be okay, bolster wear i found is quite common so check for that, warranty also will sort that, difficult to find with alot of optional extras many are low spec, also the laquer on the wheels tends to bubble if they havent been looked after that well,

but overall the engine is really smooth and quite and great on fuel as it comes with the 6 speed box, and imo they are the best looking out of the non sports

 

[Beef-Mc]

As far as i know it's a GT, but what's the difference between a GT and the GT line.

Shall pass on the message, as for optional extras I don't think they would be overly fussed, keyless entry would be pretty cool though.

 

[glenn_adam_doble]

they dont make the GT any more they moved onto the GT line which isnt as low or stiff doesnt come with the body kit and trim ie chrome pipes on the back and sport interior, imo the GT is the better option as it doenst just look like a dynamique its much more sportier looking.

GT line

GT

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CIMG1728 by glenndobledesigns, on Flickr

 

[Beef-Mc]

Got ye, in that case it's a proper GT then.

 

[Bluebeard]

Petrol GT's are utter pony. I apologise to anyone thats got one on here, but they are.

The gearbox is dreadful, they have no useful torque, they're s**t on fuel.... I can see no reason to buy one.

Get a derv. End.

 

[Bluebeard]

The only reason diesel has been discarded is the price, 2K extra over a petrol.

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And will be worth more/easier to sell come resale time so ignore that initial price difference.

 

[Fletchie1990]

Petrol GT's are utter pony. I apologise to anyone thats got one on here, but they are.

The gearbox is dreadful, they have no useful torque, they're s**t on fuel.... I can see no reason to buy one.

Get a derv. End.

Im not really a car person, but to me gearbox is fine, but everything else you said i agree with...

Anyways, ive had no problems with mine, apart from drinking petrol!

P.s want to buy mine Beef? lol

 

[RDH]

Petrol GT's are utter pony. I apologise to anyone thats got one on here, but they are.

The gearbox is dreadful, they have no useful torque, they're s**t on fuel.... I can see no reason to buy one.

Get a derv. End.

Man knows. I thought the driving position was cr*p aswell.

They look decent, especially in the blue.

 

[Beef-Mc]

So general opinion is avoid the petrol as they are w**k lol.

 

[Dan519]

Twingo 133 is a better option if they want a 1.6 petrol. Same engine, lighter, Lots more fun

 

[Beef-Mc]

Downside of the Twingo is the lack of boot space, can't get a weeks shopping in there.

 

[glowworm105]

Man knows. I thought the driving position was cr*p aswell.

They look decent, especially in the blue.

I think the driving position is ok unless your quite tall , my gf has no problems but im abit cramped

 

[barnesautos]

Petrol GT's are utter pony. I apologise to anyone thats got one on here, but they are.

The gearbox is dreadful, they have no useful torque, they're s**t on fuel.... I can see no reason to buy one.
End.

I don't need to say anymore Daniel said it for me.
My GF had one , petrol one looked the part really nice motor just rev'd with no power , even she was disappointed.
Only had it for 8 months.

 

[barnesautos]

So general opinion is avoid the petrol as they are w**k lol.

Yes

 

[lemonnobby]

Downside of the Twingo is the lack of boot space, can't get a weeks shopping in there.

seats move about you can put them right forward real easy and i bet its as big as the clio boot.
GT is nice you can get 2 petrol engines 16, or 2.0?
but derv all the way

 

[Martin_172]

GT in this country only came with the 1.6 petrol engine it was the rest of europe that got the choice of that or the 2.0 138hp engine.

i always thought the petrol GT had the same 6 speed box as the diesel GT? which is a 200 box? i found it brilliant, in both my GT and 200, although the GT had more diesel suited ratios doing 100mph @ 2800rpm or something crazy!

i would say the petrol GT is no quicker than the diesel petrol may just edge it but the diesel feels night and day quicker than it to drive due to the torque, not a benefit if you care about winning traffic light GP but a benefit if you like to cruise about using the torque, i never ever had mine past 3000rpm, the turbo comes on full boost at 1900rpm and you get a massive lump of torque, change at 3000rpm and your back in the torque band! makes for effortless progress

 

[glenn_adam_doble]

Yeah the diesel is very effort less, when I've took it over the moor roads you can just leave it in 5th and have a lot of fun where as my mates who drive petrols seem to be changing a lot to chase the power an use a lot more fuel when they do the same run

 

[RDH]

Yeah the diesel is very effort less, when I've took it over the moor roads you can just leave it in 5th and have a lot of fun where as my mates who drive petrols seem to be changing a lot to chase the power an use a lot more fuel when they do the same run

Your mates will be having more fun though