Im having a slow day at work so decided to check out http://www.evo.co.ukhttp://www.evo.co.uk and read what they have had to say about the long term Clios they have run in the past.
It makes interesting but very familiar reading. They echo most the comments made here.
The cars are amazing little things that can run with a lot more powerful and expensive machinery, but.......the exhaust centre section starts to rattle requiring replacement, the interior rattles, the dealers havent got a clue, driving position is too high etc. etc.
Apparently two dealers told them that the car was to be serviced at 18000 miles, so thats what they did!!
Worth a read if youve got nothing better to do and youve not read them already.