Wow, that was surprising. I didn't expect this to be so good. This was really well made, and full of useful buying advice for a potential buyer like me. Thanks very much :) I have subscribed, and I hope you get a lot more views, as that would be fully deserved!

On my 172 ph1 I've had my cam belt snap and my exhaust fall off on separate occasions, thankfully not killing the car, I wasn't aware these were a common issue on the clio until seeing this video, but asides these issues(which can be prevented) the clio 172's and 182's are brilliant little cars, 15 year old car and it still stands it's ground nowadays :)

I'm sold. I've found the one I'm buying. Roll on next week.

The clutch in these are heavy too!

i have a arctic blue 182, owned for a couple of years now, and this is a good, fair review. Other than then comment about the clutch being light (which has already been commented on). Well done RandomReviews.

Properly decent review mentioned the main things but also small bits like oil level silliness makes this a good review 👍🏽

Ahh, as reliable as a politicians promise. Thanks for being a shinning light of honesty in a sea of adverts man.

Good video you've made there! I've had 4 Clio Sports and they've all been great. I'm even considering a fifth at the moment :-)

Hi nice reviews, have given the right information unlike other reviews especially all the problems at the end, thank you!

Nice, informative, on board vid. I was surprised to see in the on board footage that the Clio had done 105,000 miles, as it appears quite tidy. It seems like your mate had a real bargain there!. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, but some of the personal attacks against you on here just aren't necessary. Keep the reviews coming, I say!. Cheers.

Great car. I have one and it goes very well, on road and track, even in fairly standard tune. Gearknob is simple to replace, steering wheel can be refurbished in leather for £100, gearstick gaiter is simple fix.

Had one of these for a few months now, only payed £1400 and not spent a penny on it yet. Agree with everything you've said, it really does have two personalities, potter to work or sling it around the back rounds...great stuff. Build quality is a bit dubious but its what you expect. Clutches are generally heavier on these anyway iso expect a slightly stiffer clutch pedal than your typical run about. Cliosport.net is a fantastic resource for these cars

This is a good review, you have my respect.

i have the iceberg silver 172 cup found out they only made 90 of them ;)

ive had one of these. really fun nippy cars. when you ask whether its had a belt done ask whether its had the dephaser pulley changed. this is another common problem!

Great review, mate ! Love the shots and hearing your impressions. I'm not big into french cars but I know people in the UK have a thing for them. This one sure looks like fun ! Keep the videos coming !

Literally spent £1000 on my new 182 and when I was driving out the garage the Aux belt tore apart and stopped the Cambelt in its tracks so not a happy bunny but at least I now have to spill my own blood on the car to actually make it mine lol. Great review and I had a chuckle when you said exactly what mine had just done :D

Very good review! best colour for the 182 imo. Always wanted one of these! although i suspect getting a sturdy one these days that isn't going to be a money pit is difficult.

I rlly want one!!! Always loved the look of this little clio! 😍🔥🔥

Is that cheddar gorge? Nice road, great on a bike... If it wasn't for the tourists playing kamikaze on the road

got same exact car looks spit mine loves it to bits

Budget around £1,000 on top of the purchase price to sort the car out. Tyres, clutch, cam belt, aux belt, water pump, injectors, camshaft oil seals, lower arms, driveshafts, gearbox It’s going to need one or more of the above.

When did Robert Webb start reviewing cars

good review of the clio 182 points out the issues with the 182 u mite have if u go to buy one very good pointers to luck for when purchasing a clio 182

Excellent review! i am also sold with this! cheers mate

I've been looking at a 55 182. The most blazing thing about it from a rational view is that it is in fact a 10-year old French hatchback. Now this doesn't mean it will definitely die on me within the first 100 miles. I have a 51 Clio 1.4 that continues to run smoothly to this day (thanks to being properly looked after). But I know my Clio has been looked after and I don't know if this 182 has. That on its own puts a barrier between me and buying it. The 182 in question is a little more expensive than most you'll find on the market. Does that mean it is in a much better condition? Perhaps. But it's still a risk. The problem is I really want a 182 but the longer I leave it, the older they become and the less chance I have of getting a decent one.

Hi, you said your friend paid £1500 for it, thats seems cheap. How many miles did it have on the clock when he purchased it? Thanks

Make sure dephaser is changed! If the engine sounds like a diesel then dephaser cambelt water pump and aux belt get em changed expensive but worth it, should run like a knitting machine not an old tractor.

Nice one, I've got a 182 as a daily and it's been great. Their an absolute bargain at the moment. It's a nice balence of old skool hot hatch (I've also got a 205) and modern with all the useful toys like cruise control, climate control and comfortable seats. I also like that it has a nice, uncomplicated powertrain, all the more modern turbo hatches that I've owned have been a pain in the arse to maintain, aside from the belts on the Clio it's been brilliant. I think stuff like the rattles and crap trim/ steering wheel give an impression of unreliable/badly built when in reality the soft touch lined VW products I've owned have actaully been terrible. Perceived quality wins sometimes.

thx nice video. going to look at a 172 tomoz but this video gave me some good info. subbed and liked

"Reliability on these cars isn't too bad if the previous owner has spent mega dollars on maintenance" Said no Toyota owner ever.

I have a 02 plate on 73k she's never missed a beat she gets ragging daily trips to weston or Cornwall I've had it a year cracking little car

Just sold mine with 138000 miles on the clock still drives perfectly but the electronics and interior were falling to bits, for example the handle for the passenger to hold onto fell off LOL , and the sunroof developed a massive leak on wet days id get soaked, it really sickens me that the French tease us Brits this way, they make a great fantastic drivers car that can be thrashed all day on a track but then let it down with poundland interiors LOL , one of the worst was the old Saxo VTS another fantastic fast car ruined by cheap plastic interiors

Spot on.

Customer walks into the Clio Sport dealer "Would you like some fine handling with your chassis Sir?" Yes please Would you like some decent performance with your 2 Litre engine Sir?" Oh, most certainly "Would you like some reliability to go with that?" No thank you

Great review, very helpful👌🏻

the budget alternative to the ep3 type r and a good car in its own right

Also listen to the engine, if it sounds like a transit when warm, get the de phaser pulley changed when the belts are next due. Decent review otherwise !

Clutch quite light? lol never seen a Clio with a light clutch.

Great video mate your car videos are ace , did this clio come with full history etc when your friend got it?

"For a car you can use everyday" when it's working yes.

The question is... would you buy it?

many thanks for great video

good review thanks

Was this filmed in Bath?

I will subscribe if u know the service times un kilometers as Am looking for one but i want to know when its first major service is? (From México)

Good video but the clutch should be light thing is completely wrong. These are notorious for being heavy, it's a renaultsport trait.

I was interested in getting it as my first car but the cost of repairs seems scary. Any good alternatives? I don't want a car which spends a lot of time in the shop...

Great review, bizarre colours? Blacks are wayyyyy deep!

Nice example, I have Clio.

Worst car for faults IV ever owned sorry love the car pity about its constant engine management issues abs issues replaced nearly everything still never know what sort of mood it going to be in its serviced constantly it I mean what sort of car do you take a drive runs great no issues then go back in a hour later reverse out drive and bang abs ezp serv light on non stop constant issues

Sounds great when you hit 70!

It's so funny!! The best old school hot hatch!! A lot of noise when U push it!!!

If clutch is stiff what can that be?

nice video. :) but I must say the ep3 type r is a quality product, on the other hand, so why not get one of those instead? :)

great review....Bristol?

Unreliable? :(

1 of the best hot hatches out there, but all French cars are made out of cheese

yeah cheap but far from unrelible

that accent haha

Still a little corker!!