Fred Boley, 20 september 2008
This past May-June we leased the Renault Clio through IdeaMerge. This was the second time we have leased a Clio through IdeaMerge. We picked the car up in Lyon, FR. There were some difficulties in contacting the leasing center, but once we finally got there and picked up our car, everything was GREAT!! This was a 7 week trip through Italy, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic and returning home from Frankfurt. The Clio Diesel was perfect for my wife and I. Plenty of room for two and excellent fuel economy - I figure we got around 50mpg and at roughly $10. to $12. per gallon, that was a big plus. We had zero problems with the car the whole trip. We had our own Garmin GPS for the trip and that eliminated a LOT of stress in finding hotels in the cities. Like your Visa card, don't leave home without a GPS unit!!! I would make one suggestion to Renault. Add a plug-in to the radio so we could plug in our iPod. I think Puegot has a plug-in.

Lynn McDonald, 20 august 2008
We drove about 4000k in six weeks around France. The experience with our Clio diesel and IdeaMerge was superior in every way possible.

We had a minor accident, we were stopped and the other car was moving very slowly. We had absolutely no problems with our return. The zero deductable coverage takes all the worry and hassel out of car leasing.

We changed the drop off point and time of return with an easy phone call.

The people we dealt with in France and Scott Baxter with IdeaMerge exuded cheerful competence. Thanks to you all. Having USA based people to talk to was an additional comfort.

We returned the car a month early so that we could have an unplanned month long adventure on a canal boat and received a full refund for the unused time.

So despite being lost a few times in the big cities and frightened by aggressive French drivers on the smaller roads, we certainly plan to use IdeaMerge for another trip. Maybe an RV next time?

Tasos Elaine Foutsitzis, 19 august 2008
This was my first time using Ideamerge. The leasing and pick-up/drop-off process was fairly simple and all details were taken care of. The Clio provided a good ride and mpg; we drove over 5000km through Italy and northern Greece. I have mentioned and will recommend this service to friends. Thank you for a great experience.

Ann Danis, anndanis@uri.edu, 19 august 2008
My experience with Ideamerge was, once again, a dream come true.
All details are taken care of before the lease begins and the pick-
up/drop-off experience is extraordinary. The Clio was a great car
with lots of pick-up and really great on fuel. I have recommended
your service to many people and will continue to do so. One thought:
you might want to outfit the cars in France with safety vests and the
necessary "triangle" in case of road issues. It is law to have these in
the care as of October, 2008 I believe. Again, thanks for a great
experience.

Jean Brinton-Jaecks, 15 august 2008
The clio was a great little car, peppy and reliable. The staff at
Ideamerge were professional and very helpful with the checking in
process. I drove 3ooo km across Brittany and back to Paris.
Negotiating the country roads in Brittany was an easy and fun
experience with the clio. I stored all my painting and travel grear
safely in the trunk with room to spare.

When I travel abroad again I will definately contact Ideamerge for
another great experience.

Lloyd Suiter, 31 july 2008
What a great little car. We drove 2200 miles all across France and the car preformed like a champ. It had enough power to keep up on the freeways and also was small enough to maneuver through the tightest places (very important in France). The interior was comfortable and roomy. I am over 6 feet tall and had no problem with the space. Gas mileage was great. The car was one of the highlights of the trip making locations available that we would of never seen otherwise. I wish that this car were available in the US.

Catherine Drabkin, 31 july 2008
After the initial challenge of locating the special telephone at CDG
airport to call for the car, we had a wonderful experience with our
cleo. It was a peppy car that handled the small country roads well and
held all our luggage and gear safely hidden in the back. The staff in
Paris and Marseille were helpful and pleasant. Overall, we had a great
time with the car.

Susan Bridle, 29 july 2008
We were very happy with our Renault short-term auto lease. The IdeaMerge staff in the US were friendly and efficient, and the pick-up and drop-off of the vehicle in Frankfurt could not have been easier. The car was terrific. We chose to lease because we wanted to visit a number of countries that most car rental companies don't include on their list of "allowed" countries (e.g. Albania, Greece, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria). We also appreciated knowing that we were fully insured and had roadside assistance available should we need it (thankfully we didn't). I would definitely recommend leasing through Renault to anyone interested in driving in eastern Europe.

Fred Joyce Boley, 29 september 2007
Thank you Jerry and Renault Leasing!!!
My wife and I just returned from a seven week driving trip through France, Spain and Portugal. We had the Clio 1.5 diesel with a 5 speed manual transmission and air conditioning. In one word, the car was GREAT. We drove 5000 miles (not km) and our over all fuel consumption was 5.2 liters/100km or just over 50mpg. With diesel fuel costing around $8.00/gal. The fuel economy for the Clio was very much appreciated. The car had plenty of pep for driving on the many toll roads and highways and was great handling on winding mountain roads. The car had features you would only find on expensive cars in the US. Windshield wipers that came on automatically when it started to rain and regulated the speed based on how heavy the rainfall and headlight that came on automatically when we were in a tunnel. We picked up our car at CDG Paris and returned it to Barcelona. We have no complaint with the service at pick-up or drop off. We are starting to think about another European trip next year and will definitely be using Ideamerge for a car lease.

The Christiansen Family, 21 september 2007
We had a very smooth and perfect experience with IdeaMerge & the (Automatic,Petrol/Gas) Renault Clio! We just got back from nearly three months in Europe and will definitely use IdeaMerge & the Renault lease program again. We picked up the car in Zurich and drove all over Europe. The pickup/dropoff was very smooth and easy -- the paperwork went very quickly. We liked that everything was included - even insurance & roadside assistance. The Renault Clio was fantastic to drive. We were on the Autobahn in Germany often and it had great acceleration and speed. The interior was surprisingly roomy for our family and very comfortable. We would definitely choose IdeaMerge & the Renault lease program on a future trip.

Mario Aldana, maldana@stetson.edu, 23 august 2007
My experience with this lease was excellent. Everyone I dealt with was very friendly and helpful, especially Mr. Svoboda and the French gentleman who delivered the car and had to wait for my very delayed arrival at the Nantes station. The car was totally satisfactory and economical. Returning the vehicle was easy and I was dealt with promptly and driven to the station. In short, your service is excellent and I plan to use it again next year on my return to France for three months.

Shelly Bailes/Ellen Pontac, 04 august 2007
We picked up our Clio in Paris and returned it to CDG airport.
Everything went smoothly. We loved the car. We got an automatic
and it had manual controls on the steering wheel. What a kick to
drive. The windshield wiipers went on automatically when it
rained. We couldn't believe all the features it had. The car drove
like a dream. We would rent it again without hesitation and would
rent from Ideamerge. They were friendly and easy to deal with. We
would have loved to have the manual in English for we know that
there were many features that we didn't know about or couldn't
figure out. When we picked up the car, it had very little gas in it
and we had to drive around the block because the gas station was
a one way in and out, but that was our only hassle. All in all I
would buy a clio if it were available in the states. When I told them
that on our return, they said that if you drive it for a month, they
will ship it to the states for free. What a deal!!! Something to think
about next time. Thanks Ideamerge
Shelly and Ellen (Davis, CA)

Jim Stevens ( for Katie), jpsdls@woh.rr.com, 22 january 2007
We leased a Clio for our daughter to use while she was student teaching in Frankfurt, Germany for about a 10 week period. It turned out to be a great car for her. We also used it to tour southern Germany and Salzburg when my wife and I visted her for a week or so. It was a little tight for 3 adults and luggage, but do-able. A nice, tight ride for a small car, and great mileage with a diesel engine and manual transmission. The pick up and drop off of the car was very easy. The cost of leasing the Clio was definitely a lot less than renting a car while my wife and I were there, and buying rail passes for my daughter for the rest of the time she was there, plus it gave her much more freedom to get around. I would definitely lease a car through Ideamerge if I go back to Europe.

Catherine Fernandez, 20 november 2006
This little car was perfect for navigating the narrow streets of
medieval villages, parking in big cities, and cruising for long
distances. We loved our Clio and hated to return it at the end of our
trip. We feel like we got a great deal on this lease, and have
recommended IdeaMerge and the Renault Eurodrive lease to everyone
we know who travels to Europe. Travelling can be stressful, but we
experienced a great peace of mind knowing that there would be none
of those common car-rental surprises (hidden fees, car with
mechanical problems, can't get a diesel, etc.). We will lease through
IdeaMerge every time we go to Europe for an extended trip.

Mike Churns, mchurns@optonline.net, 15 november 2006
As usual the pick-up was simple, the staff in Rome were very helpful, the Clio was perfect,you see we have to park the auto on the side of a cliff overlooking the Med.a very tight fit with no room for error.The car visited Mt. Vesuvius, and Mt.Etna (the top) with no problems.Because of a commitment in Paris we needed to book a Hotel near the Rome Airport for an early morning flight in a hurry, I called the Renault drop-off location in Rome to confirm the drop-off of our auto and as an afterthought asked about a nice local hotel, they gave me two suggestions. We called and booked the hotel,we made our appointment in Paris with no problems.The staff in Rome did a little something extra and I thank them for it.This was my second lease thru Renault, it won't be my last.
Michael & Diana Churns, Tomkins Cove, N>Y>

Jill Yarnoz, 17 october 2006
This was the third year that we rented a Clio from IdeaMerge for our trip throughout Spain. We have thoroughly enjoyed our experience renting from you. We have had no problems at all either with the car or the pick-up and drop-off in Madrid. I also agree with the reviewers that it would be nice to have the car manuals in english! Thanks for great service.

Whitney Sherman, 14 october 2006
Hello Jerry,

I wanted to let you and your associates know how much we
enjoyed the Clio I leased for the month of September. I received
excellent service at Ucar in Nantes, both on the front end [when I
missed my flight] and on the drop off end which fell on a Sunday.
Your associates on the Nantes end extended themselves in polite
service to their customer. Clear directions to my destination locally
and patience with my language limitations were greatly
appreciated.

The car drove fantastically! Excellent gas mileage. Wish there had
been a little more gas in the tank when it was picked up. I would
suggest that for those of us from the US who are accustomed to
swiping our Visa cards at the pump, that you let folks know how
this is impossible to do. The pumps [altho they show Visa card
symbols] would not accept our Visa card. We had no trouble
making any other purchase on the same card. The gasoil purchases
all had to be done in cash, which proved a little bit of a problem
one evening at 8:30pm when we stopped at a 24/24 station
thinking it was manned. No such luck. Fortunately, a very kind
person let us use their European Visa card and we gave them cash!

We also found that although the paperwork says the Nantes
location is open everyday and our paperwork clearly had Oct 1 as
the drop off day, the associate in Nantes said she had to come in
especially for us and that this only happened because she checked
her email. We did not expect to get a complimentary ride to the
airport because we called later than the required 72 hrs advvance,
but assumed we would be able to drop the keys off and leave the
car there secured. We don't know what we would have done if she
had not been cooperative about this.

All in all, I was very very happy with the lease and found the
freedom it gave us to see more of Brittany to be invaluable. Bravo
for this terrific idea!

Donna LeMaster, 24 september 2006
I had a great experience leasing a Clio from IdeaMerge/Renault. The pick up and drop off were both convenient and easy. The employees at the airport (CDG in Paris)were extremely friendly and helpful. I would definately do this again! I only have one complaint - it would have been nice to have gas in the car when we picked it up. We got lost trying to find a gas station and drove around for an hour on nothing but fumes! Thankfully, the Clio gets excellent gas mileage!

Carl Reller, desertguy@Hotmail.com, 21 september 2006
This was our first year with a Clio. We had previously leased a Scenic for the past 2 years. As we send 1 to 3 months in Europe each year we have definetly found this the way to go. (See reviews under Scenic for our past thoughts.)
The Clio was great for the one month this year in Portugal, Spain and France. We had gotton diesels before and a gas model this time. We only drove 2500 KM and the difference in cost was a wash. With a claimed 51 mpg for the Clio deisel it wouldn't take to many Km to jusify the diesel.
As we had previously found this Renault is one class act! Such easy pick up, a new car and no worries about insurance etc. We had a cluch go out 2 years ago in Austria and they handled it completly to our satisfaction. I again would reccommend IdeaMerge and the Renault program as the best deal around for any one going a month or longer to Europe.

Tony and Paula Oppermann, opperajo@aol.com, 21 september 2006
Don't know if we could make a trip to Europe without the guys at Ideamerge and a Renault. We have leased two Kangoos that we loved and now have a little Clio which is super. We have had the car since early July and are still traveling. We prefer doing our transportation with ideamerge because when we arrive to pick up the car it is quick and easy and no one tries to sell you a bigger car or more insurance or something. Once again thanks Ideamerge and Renault.

Marvin Trish Scott, 21 september 2006
We just finished an 8,000 km drive through Scandinavia, Poland, Germany and the Benelux countries in our brand new Clio from Ideamerge. Our favorite thing was bragging to people we met – and our friends since – about what a fantastic deal we got. No one could believe the low price for a brand new classy car; with were no strings attached (we haven’t found any yet but have heard horror stories about getting speeding tickets in the mail later).

Everything is covered except the tires. We had a flat on our first day – and Renault was experiencing one of France’s infamous “manifestations” that day; but we managed to get through to the Paris office and everything was taken care of. Also, I would recommend that they give out the auto manuals in English. There are so many features to take advantage of in the new Clio’s; it’s a shame not to be aware of all of them.

We definitely plan on using the Ideamerge program in the future and would not hesitate to recommend it.

Tom and Bonnie Campbell, 26 january 2004
Just wanted to let you know that we completed four months with the Clio. We drove it just over 19,000 kilometers without a problem. We were even able to get three suitcases, two carryons, and lots of wine and cottage supplies as we returned from France to the UK. The pickup and drop off at Heathrow went quick and easy. Overall the experience went very well and we look forward to getting back with you before we return to Europe in 2005.
Thanks again, Tom Campbell

Craig Julia, cralbur@aol.com, 22 may 2003
Pick up and return was a breeze. The Clio was a nice little car and was good on gas (approx. 35mpg). Do factor in extra $$$ for european tolls, however, if you have extra time/patience you can find alternate routes. Overall it was a great time and would recommend to anyone seeking a rewarding vacation.

dan the man, preciado884@hotmail.com, 29 april 2003
Great! i recommend to every one. 13 days,france,suitz,italy,spain, 5800 kilometers. small like everything else in europe. drove thru mountains down valleys in and around cities. not a problem and believe it or not not a scratch any were. i was able to get in to little narrow streets in rome and pisa no problem my lincoln navigator would have no step rails or side mirrors if i was to drive in europe. only one sugestion get the 1.5 litre or bigger engine thats what i got anything smaller i would not recommend other than for city driving. the car was able to sustain 180 km/hr in highways and up to 220 km/hr down grade. upgrade the best speed achieved was 150km/hr. speed speed speed.love european roads and tunnels.

Dave and Marlis Patrykus, dmpat@wctc.net, 06 april 2003
We recently returned from a 15 day trip through Spain and Portugal in a Renault "Clio". We were picked up promptly at the Madrid (Barajas) airport by a genial and helpful Serge Benisti and were on our way south within about 30 minutes! No hassle. The 1.5 c.i. Diesel Clio was a joy to drive and very economical over the 3,454 km trip, on both autoways at speeds of 120+ kmh and on narrow, winding mountain roads. The drop-off back in Madrid (near the airport)was again hassle-free with friendly service by Serge and Marie France Grueso. Within a few minutes we were on our way to the airport, right on schedule. This was our second experience with Renault leasing (the first from Paris) and we have been very pleased with the experience. Dave and Marlis Patrykus - Wisconsin

Richard Anderson, 12 march 2002
Just a note to let you know that our trip to France and Belgium in January was great. We picked up the Renault in Paris and drove to Caen. The WWII museum is marvelous. We traveled through the countryside to the D-day beaches from Arrowmanches to Omaha as well as the cemetary. Then to Rouen and finally to Bruges. This seems to be a great time to visit these areas as there were very few tourists and only a few of the museums were closed. The Clio was a nice car and although we didn't put a lot of km's on it we were glad to have the freedom to go where we wished when we wished to do so. An interesting note. At Place des Vosges in Paris we met a young family that was on a round the world trip. They were from USA and were using the Renault Eurodrive automobile, too. I felt comfortable that all the insurances were taken care of and I didn't have to make decisions when picking up the car. The Renault reps were very courteous and friendly and we appreciated having the opportunity to visit France again and Belgium. Hope to do it again sometime. Thanks for your help.

Julian Ellis, jellis@hatch.com.au, 30 october 2001
My wife and I have recently returned a Clio 1.9 DT-X after 5 months driving around Europe. It took less than 5 minutes to pickup the car (which was upgraded to a turbo charged model with CD player and air conditioning). What a brilliant car, it is zippy, compact enough for pretty much all of Europes narrowest lanes, very economical (5l/100km on average), fast: it felt safe and stable even flat out at 170 km/h, quiet for a diesel and extremely comfortable for long trips. At one stage we had 4 people with luggage crammed in. The drop off was equally as quick. Renault even dropped us at our airport departure terminal! All in all, we travelled 24,800 km in about 5 months (a Euro-drive record??). We were sad to leave our dear little Clio behind, and would buy one if they were sold here in Australia.

Ken Mockler, 10 july 2001
Our Clio lease in Spain was fantastic. Our plane was late getting into Malaga, but the Renault representative was still there. It took 2 minutes to the car, he explained the car and papers, I singed 2 documents and was finished. We were on our way in 8 minutes total (much better than the rental companies). The car was comfortable, good on gas, accelerated easily on the freeways, handled well, and was just the right size to navigate the narrow streets of Seville. I called 72 hours before returning it and told them my 8:00 a.m. departure. We pulled right up the departure terminal. The representative was their on time and had me sign 2 more papers. We completed everything in 2 minutes. I recommend a Renault lease to anyone traveling to Europe.

Sincerely,
Ken Mockler

Ryan Birr, 24 april 2001
Dear Eric,
Sorry I haven't taken the time earlier to thank you properly. My dealings with your company and particularly you were nothing but pleasant and helpful. The car was great, and it couldn't have been easier to obtain or drop off. You answered all of my inane questions promptly, even on the weekends. In turn this made my parents' visit a great experience. I will recommend you and your company to anyone who will listen. (Which, unfortunately, isn't many given how I ramble on. Anyway, thanks again for everything.
Sincerely,
Ryan

Nessa st James , 13 january 2001
I just returned from 3 weeks in France and booked one of your brand new Renault Clios. The service I got was excellent and it was a very nice car
that drove really smooth. I couldn't believe I drove it out of the dealership showroom in Paris. We put 2100 miles on it and saw alot of France.
Your operation is the best kept secret it only cost me $26.00 a day to drive a brand new car with full coverage insurance. I have told alot of people
about your program and would be gladly recommend it.

Rochelle Weiner / Peter Kaplan, swpjk@mindspring.com, 05 january 2001
This is one of the best things you can do when going to Europe for over three weeks, and the little Clio is a champ on the main roads. It's got enough room for two people and their "stuff" in the hidden cargo area. It's got lots of pep and power to get through the Alps, and is small enough to fit into some tight spots in cities.

If you get the diesel, you will get about 40-42 miles per gallon and, even at the reduced price at the pump, you will be glad to have the savings. The only drawback: Until we got the car past 1000 kms on the odometer, there was a distinct smell of diesel in the car which made my husband a little lightheaded. But, as we said, that went away after the first week or less.

The best part of all was the ease of getting and returning the car -- it took all of 10 minutes on either end at the Brussels National airport. Highly recommended, and we'd do it again -- in the Clio or a slightly larger car (w/diesel, of course).

Frank L. Svendsen, jsvend@bellsouth.net, 12 november 2000
We leased the Renault Clio diesel for 6 wks and had a great time, it was fun to drive, plenty of room for two and very economical. We toured 9 countries & put 5,000 KM on the car, we didn't have any trouble at all. The leasing program was also great. We picked the car up in Germany at the agreed upon time and we returned it 7 days early. The company gave us a 7 day rebate in record time. We would reccomend the company and the program to anyone.
Thank You Very Much.

Bob Andree Swezey, RWSWezey@aol.com, 10 november 2000
We toured France and Spain for 6 weeks in May and June 2000. We traveled something like 5000 Km. This is our fifth road trip through Europe and our second use of a Clio. The Renault leasing program is very much the least hassle, worry and cost method. We took possession and returned the car at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Though my wife Andree speaks French the service is completely bilingual. The group is pleasant and energized to serve your interest. The Clio is a good little car. We went though a surprise heavy snow storm in the Pyrienees, along with wind and rain, and the Clio worked the changing road conditions well. The economy of the gasoline Clio is good. At this end, the pre-arrangements with Eric were a pleasure and we would not hesitate to use exactly the same service again.

Nicholas Chrisman, 10 november 2000
I am still in the midst of the lease period, but I can attest to care-free service from Renault. I had the misfortune of having someone try to get into the Clio through the rear. The car's automatic locking devices resisted the attack handily, and the insurance replacement was quite simply arranged. The local Renault people were amazed that there was a zero deductible...

The Clio handles very nicely. I have done some long-distance travel on the large auto-routes with plenty of multi-trailer trucks. It remains quite
stable and little affected by winds.

Brad Carlton, 09 november 2000
Renault service was excellent across the board -- thorough, professional, quick. Clio 1.9D was surprisingly well-built with a good ride for such a
small car. Driving place-to-place was much easier than I'd imagined, although I wouldn't recommend point-to-point driving within a city unless you have a very strong, tolerant constitution. It's really nice to be able to stop anywhere you desire (rather than only where the train goes) if you see an interesting deviation, and to be able to drive right up to a hotel with bags in trunk as opposed to dragging them through train stations, public transportation, etc. to your destination (although I do miss the freedom of a train ride). Overall, I'd rate the entire program top notch. I'd do it again in a minute, and will whenever I plan to use a car for at least the minimum lease period. I'll never use Rent-a-Car (especially Hertz) in Europe again if I can help it (except for short rentals when Renault lease program is not available). Thanks much for helping make the experience so positive and easy.

Glenn Wendi, pilgrim@xmission.com, 09 november 2000
For nearly five weeks we motored throughout Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland...well you get the picture. We drove the hell out of the Cleo, pushed it further than I would want to push my Subaru at home, and throughout 8,500 kilometers, Cleo absorbed the drive better than expected.

Service by Ideamerge in Calais, France was prompt, efficiant and friendly.

I've been back only a week and have already recommended the program to at least a dozen people.

Michael Kessler, 09 november 2000
Not much to add to the other reviews. The Clio performed very well (150 kmh on the autoroute) and was comfortable for three for the two long days we were three in the car. We travel light, but the split seat fold down was very useful on these two days. Diesel is a plus. Pickup and drop off were a breeze, and I had no problem extending the lease by one day. I would definitely do it again.

Jerry Braunstein, 26 october 2000
I wish I could find something to complain about so you could fix it. No such luck. Our experience with Renault and its little champion, the Clio diesel, was all positive. Renault was flawless in execution in Paris delivering the car, and in arrangements for dropoff in Milan, Malpensa. I have nothing but praise for their organization, their staff and their products. As for the latter, the Clio is an incredible little machine that "snaked" me around the tight mountain switchbacks, and powered me surprisingly well on the big Autoroutes. Small enough to fit, perhaps, in the back of my van, it is a smooth-running, easy-to-handle and safe vehicle I would recommend to anyone. I might add that it's best viewed, for maximum comfort, as a two-person car but that's just fine for my wife and me. Another significant attribute of the Clio is its economy. It's for real. Being a diesel, it enabled a singular saving over our three plus weeks of driving over 3500 miles. The diesel prices in France ran, on average, in the 6 Franc range for a liter vs the 8 Franc range for gas. In Italy, they ran in the low 1800 Lire range vs the 2100 range for gas. Now that's a significant savings.

Thanks for the service. It's been a pleasure.
Regards from a very satisfied customer, jerry

Jeanne-Yvonne Tucker, 06 december 1999
Loved the program. The service was exceptional. The agency was easy to get to and the Renault crew were very helpful. The car was a delight to drive. I can not say enough good things about this company. I plan to use this company for all my european leasing. I have also reccommended this company to all friends visiting France. Thank you again for helping to make our stay in France so pleasurable.

Kim and Mary Lou Elton, 06 december 1999
We picked a car up in Nice and then drove to Italy. The Clio and the service were excellent. Easy pick-up, easy return. The diesel worked well and helped to save money on fuel. The front seats in the Clio are above average for comfort on long drives. We traveled in the fall of 1999 and wouldn't hesitate to use the leasing program again!

Vera Gordon, veravicki@usa.net, 02 december 1999
Just returned from a wonderful 5 week trip through Provence and Languedoc France and wanted to share my experience with my Ideamerge/Renault lease of a Clio. Reliability of both car and arrangements were most important as I was traveling alone.

The Renault Clio automatic is a great little car - very comfortable and easy to handle. It performed beautifully. Whether I was driving along the autoroute or a backroad or climbing a twisting mountain road the Clio met every challenge easily and smoothly. I was particularly reassured at how well it hugged the road when I was forced to drive during severe thunderstorms the last week of my stay in France.

I knew the Clio was a small car but saw that it could comfortably seat 4 however the trunk space was just adequate for my one medium sized suitcase and a small duffle bag and so if I were to be traveling with another person, I would have to keep this in mind.

I was extremely pleased with the arrangements and efficient service provided by Ideamerge and Renault and was able to extend my lease while in France with absolutely no problems. I think the only "hiccup" was that when I arrived at the Marseille Airport and went to pick up my car, I discovered that the agent spoke no English and that the manuals in the car were only in French. The agent was very pleasant and between my 20 words in French, my previous driving experiences and sign language we managed to exchange the necessary information. However, there is no question that I would have felt more comfortable if some of the information about the car had been available in English.

Bottom line, I would definitely recommend and use again Ideamerge, Renault and also the Clio (if luggage requirements permitted).

Cheryl King and Tom Tarman, 30 november 1999
My husband and I rented a Renault Clio 1.9 diesel through the Ideamerge program. The car performed above our expectations on all levels. We stayed in a farmhouse in southern Tuscany and many of the roads were winding and quite steep. The car had no problem going up these hills, which we found unusual for a small car. Also, the road to our farmhouse was quite treacherous with potholes and bumps -- again, the car performed with no problem. The car was quite roomy and there was plenty of room for luggage -- even though we were staying for a month. Gas mileage was a plus. We spent very little on gas throughout our vacation as the car was so efficient and clean running. We travelled from the Autostrada to remote areas and, as I said, the car performed with no problem.

The dealer where we received the car was especially helpful and explained everything in detail. We had no need for service but I felt confident because I knew I could call if anything was wrong and we would be assisted immediately.

Thanks again for a great trip!!!! We will definitely use Renault again

Lin Graham, Lion265605@aol.com, 30 november 1999
We had a great trip visiting France, Germany, Austria and Italy.

We were extremely pleased with the Renault Clio 1.9 diesel and I was surprised at my husbands reaction. He drives a Ford diesel F350 at home and absolutely fell in love with the Renault Clio.

Since it was stick he did all of the driving and commented many times on its ability to pull on some pretty mountainous areas, as well as its ability to really move out! We found it to be very comfortable with plenty of leg room (my husband is 6'4'), so that was really important. As a matter of fact, he said, "if he could have purchased it in the US, it would be the car for him."

Since I'm the service oriented person; if you did not deliver first class service, it would not have meant anything to me on how the car performed. Eurodrive's service was outstanding, thanks to you and your counterparts.

Would I use Eurodrive again? Absolutely!

Thanks for helping to make our trip memorable.