Citroën Grand C4 Picasso (2007 - 2013) 1.6HDi 16V Exclusive 5d EGS (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Family man perhaps or prefers comfort over drive / sports look.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Its nice to ride in, room etc.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, if I would have spent my own money on it i'd be fuming.
What are you likely to buy next?
VW Touran or Vaux Zafira Tourer.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£17,250
When did you buy the car?
March 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
My company brought it through a broker saving circa £5K.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The stated fuel ecomomy and EGS gearbox P11D value.
What was the dealer like?
Unknown at purchase but dealer service was ok at the desk, but poor mechanically due to being fobbed of regarding tyre wear issue.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I have the 1.6 diesel which isn’t fast but once up to speed is adequate. Unfortunately i have to use the EGS gearbox to get there which is like sitting on a plane being kicked in the back by the kid sitting behind you every time I change gear. Ride is nice ..
What's it like to park?
For a large car its quite good. Visibility wise.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots, Electric windows get stuck down, headlight / tail lights blow every few months (in 3 years I have had 7 headlight bulbs & 9 tail light bulbs). Wheel arch linings come off at high speeds. I believe the 12v sockets has a power serge problem due to having 3 failed satnavs and a mobile phone, all of which were plugged in at the time of fail. Mainly though there has been something wrong with the track of the car since day 1. I do 40k miles a year mainly on motorways and in 110K miles I have had 36 tyres. YES 36. When in warranty I kept bringing the issue up but got no were at the dealer. My company has now banned all French cars not just Citroen off our list which is a shame for Renualt.
What's most practical about your car?
7 seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Being able to lower tail gate height.
