How would you rate a 1*2 on reliability?

[batesey]

I've had my 172 cup since july and ive had to replace:

Cambelt + dephaser
Exhaust
Full set of tyres (only two where knackered but others were budget and i dont do crap tyres)
Had new set of plugs, and a oil/filter change too

Only wear and tear items really , most didnt 'need' doing but im very anal about my car
This doesnt include the suspension which ive put on (coilovers, top mounts, brace AND whiteline) along with a full alignment set up


So far so good IMO

 

[benhwolves]

In seven years and coming up to 18k miles mine had the lambda sensor replaced under warranty, front discs and pads replaced under warranty after first MOT due to corrosion (my fault for leaving the car for periods of time after washing it and the pads rusting to the discs, but argued with renault as the mileage was very low and they agreed to replace them), clip came off CV boot (local garage fixed for free!) and just replaced the battery as the original one died.

 

[chris_cup]

Clio 172 cup; had to replace the exhaust after it completely rotted away and fell off. And had to replace a leaking rear damper at circa. 57k only for the other to go a month later (replaced both with pattern) so bought some coilovers instead of replacing with rubbish again. I had left it on The drive for 3-4weeks and it wouldn't start, bumped it alive and no bother since. Currently the NSF track rod end is seized.

Dont think that's too bad for 8yr old car that I've had for 3 1/2 years. Very good value performance car IMO.

 

[Ralphizzle]

9 out of 10!

Considering mileage and year of build, you get the obvious wear and tear parts and the odd breakdown parts.