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What do you think of the 2009 Clio?
Hi. I am thinking of buying a '09 Renault Clio Ripcurl.What do you think?
Our answer:
Hi Mary,
Just as long as you get it very cheap. The Clio is actually not a bad car and better than average for Renault when it comes to build and reliability. But they do depreciate like beachfront property in flood season (a result of Renault's rampant discounting at the time) so make sure you're getting it for less than €5,500.
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