Citroën Saxo (1996 - 2003) 1.1i Forte 3d (00) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
that you are a young person
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I think most people don't have an opinion about the Saxo, young people like it very much
Would you buy this car again and why?
no longer available and needs have changed so has been replace with a Ford Focus
What are you likely to buy next?
see above, Ford Focus
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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?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2000
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes very good value for money, £6000 for a new car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
value, size
What was the dealer like?
Yeomans Citroen Plymouth were very helpful and sorted out any niggles straight away
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very nippy for a 1.1i owing to it's lightweight! As there is no air con/power steering/electric windows the car is very very light and will shame larger cars off the mark, handling is very French which is scary and fun at the same time but handles very well once you get used to it.
What's it like to park?
easy, even without PAS the steering is not too heavy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
In 8 years, 2 rear exhaust boxes and one catalytic converter - not bad at all!
What's most practical about your car?
economy
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
colourful fittings, door locks and seatbelts etc
