Citroën Berlingo (1998 - 2009) 2.0 HDi Desire (90bhp) 5d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
qite alot, it has never let me down in the two and half years i have had it.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they think its awesome, very comfy and nice to ride in
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes without reservation would not buy another type of vehicle . very roomy, comfy, and good to drive, very frugal on fuel can easily get to Cornwall from home in Lincoln. Very roomy with enough space for five with loads of luggage, with room on top for more on top. versatile car with loads of good points too many to mention.
What are you likely to buy next?
another Citroen Berlingo Multispace diesel 1.6 desire.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£10,500
When did you buy the car?
March 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes the deal was very good and the part ex price of my old car swung the deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
size of drivers space as i am very tall, versatility of inside and amount of fishing tackle it will carry
What was the dealer like?
very good and knowledgable on the make of car he was selling
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very good responsive drive good handling at speed, and very good braking when needed. does not feel like a van conversion feels more like a car.
What's it like to park?
easy peasy backing into parking spots with powered steering is easy even at low speeds, with good sized mirrors the rear view and side view is good
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
only one thing the seat belt tensioners had to be refitted due to a factory recall, otherwise nothing has really gone wrong with it
What's most practical about your car?
the fact that it can be converted in seconds from a five seater to a van without too much effort even my thirteen yr old son can do it. the amount of room in the boot when five persons aare in it is very good too.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The whole thing especially the way it can leave subaru imprezzas standing at trafic lights.
