Citroën Saxo 1.1i Desire 3d (00) (2002/02) Owner Review

1.1i Desire 3d (00)
Citroen Saxo

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent fuel economy, Servicing extortionate, Insurance reasonable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent handling car, spoilt by poor seats which don't provide any support at all.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Brilliant performance from only a 1.1.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Had a few irritating problems sorted under warranty but apart from that has been pretty reliable.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slightly dated but still nicer than most for the money.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Car is has good spec for money but front seats are terrible especially on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No complaints.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Citroen dealership OK but not what I expected for money outlaid at each service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Erratic idle which comes and goes.

    Other

    Cd Player packed in after 1 year, Complete new discs & pads on front brakes after only 20000miles. Disappointing.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes