Citroën Saxo 1.6i 16V VTS 3d (97) (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Drinks petrol if you have a heavy right foot, but good on motorway driving. Parts and servicing are very expensive though if done through Citroen.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent handling with responsive steering and smooth ride.
Performance
Very, very nippy and can have most cars from standstill, only beaten by serious sportscars.
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Living with it
Reliability
Revs kept dropping, causing me to stall or nearly stall, various rattles and squeaks (but it is a French car!) Driveshafts / CV joints prone to go as well as track rod ends.
Image
Looks the business, but no good if you frequent certain areas. In 4 months I have had mine keyed 3 times.
Comfort
Comfy seats, but found legs ached if used for long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm, keypad immobiliser. Early ones don't have locking wheel nuts so get some. Alarm is very sensitive, too.
Service
Didn't go to Citroen because I'm getting rid of the car after 4 months due to problems above.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Stalling due to idles, new exhaust after 7 months.
Other
Driveshaft/CV joint problems, track rod ends.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No