Cheap MK4 Clio 200T EDC

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So, seen a few of these going cheap. Most are Cat S cars, which I'm not hugely comfortable with. There is, however, a 2013 model which isn't a cat car (apparently, haven't checked yet) with 93k on it going for 6k (price is negotiable too). Seems like an awful lot of car for the money. Would make a perfect daily for me.

The reason why it's so cheap and the catch is the service history has been completely lost. Not been to view yet but, when I asked if it has any issues or work required, he said the anti roll bar bushes make a squeak when going over speed humps. Allegedly, this is a common fault. Did try to search this but couldn't see much.

Thoughts?

[culpz]

It's a decent auto/DCT that I want and it's actually my preference. Did test drive one of these years ago but it was literally up and down the road from the dealership, which was very frustrating. Couldn't really get a feel for the car but it seemed decent enough. I've come from a string of DSG's; 6-speed ad 7-speed and I know they will generally be better but I don't see many horror stories in general with these. I'm coming from a 2009 FN2 Type R, so this is newer, comfier, quicker, better specced, etc.

My question is, is this example or something similar worth a punt?

[culpz]

Thanks both, very insightful and informative. They don't really seem to have that many weak points these. I know they aren't massively popular (which is another part of the appeal actually) but seem pretty strong. I'm going to have a look and hopefully a drive of it too some point soon. Do need to do some usual HPI checks and the like. MOT history is clean, as I suspected. But yeah, if a deal was to be made, I would get it in at a specialist for a full service and a check over. Pretty sure I can get a bit more off the 6k asking price factoring this in. Very good shout on the Renault app too, didn't think of that!

[culpz]

Will do! I've wanted one since they came out really. I did have a farce of a test drive of one years ago. As a cheap used purchase now, they seem like a pretty good bet. I'd still need to sell my Civic and put a bit extra in for this but, but if it checks out, it could be perfect. I am after a more modern and newer car with some nicer luxuries/tech but with some performance still and a good auto/DCT 'box, so this really does tick all the boxes. I'm also a lifelong Renault Sport fan too!