Citroën Grand C4 Picasso (2007 - 2013) 2.0i 16V VTR Plus 5d EGS (2008/58) Owner Review

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Summary
What does this car say about you?
difficult question, proberly, sensible.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
great for going out in a crowd
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes,its very flexible
What are you likely to buy next?
E type jag,if I had my way, but proberbly something comfortable
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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?
£20,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
priced at 27000 euros with 2000 euros of extras to almost Exclusive spec, paid 25000 euros cash (£20000) at exchange rate 1.25.(pre credit crunch)
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
seven seater for grand children and seats fold for carrying large items
What was the dealer like?
bought in Spain,second hand prices are 4 times higher than UK. hard to bargain with.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I use it on motorways and drives like a limo, great on country roads too, steers positively and no body roll, have both paddle manual and auto change, very smooth.
What's it like to park?
for a big motor, very easy, light steering, plus parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
no, all OK at 20000km first service (7/8/09)
What's most practical about your car?
all the rear seats fold flat,good load space,seven seats handy,good for airport pickup runs.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
fully loaded, lots of toys, auto wipe and lights great,bluetooth and parking sensors.