renault reliability

[synergy]

hey all

im a new member from australia, where after the closure of the Melbourne based renault factory quite some time ago due to tariff reductions, renault hasnt exactly been a dominant force in the car market. nowadays however, things are slowly beginning to change as renault are pushing their new range into the australian market. with that said, and me having acquired a clio sport (*172 mk2), how reliable are these cars in terms of durability and lastability? my family has always been used to the reliable japanese makes like toyota, my dad doubts my car can last as long as the jap makes...hope you guys can give me evidence to state otherwise...thanks

 

[telford_mike]

Unfortunately I rather doubt it. Renaults are ok, Id say build quality is about average. Nowhere near as reliable as a Jap though. Its the price you pay for a car that has a bit of character.

 

[RobFenn]

Those two words shouldnt really be in the same sentence!

I heard the clio was recently voted the best small car over in oz?

http://www.australiasbestcars.com.auhttp://www.australiasbestcars.com.au

 

[16v_er]

If you look after the car, it should be okay.Renaults are good cars, if a little expensive on parts.