Citroën Saxo (1996 - 2003) 1.1i Forte 3d (00) (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
You're a new driver or you're travelling short distances from A to B.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
A friend of mine called it a washing machine with wheels, although I dare say most washing machine are technologically better equipped.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, they are getting on in age now and have a very low resale value.
What are you likely to buy next?
A low litre Focus.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes it was a great deal, it doesn't get much better than free.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was given as a gift to get me on to the road.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It was fine, nothing great but not particularly bad.
What's it like to park?
The lack of power steering made it difficult. Pulling a wheel around on the spot is never fun, especially in tight spaces.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Brakes failed both front and back over the year I had it. The pads seemed to have a habit of becoming disjointed.
What's most practical about your car?
It was extremely basic and while that made the car plain, it was also very economical and easy to maintain.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sunroof
