Citroën Saxo 1.6i 16V VTS 3d (97) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost me £4500 with 23,000 miles on the clock - superb!
Costs
Inside 8000 miles, I've had to have the tickover and flatspots sorted three times. Problem is persistant and getting boring, not to mention expensive.
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On the road
Driving
An excellent drive. No effort needed due to high torque levels and loads of power.
Performance
Just love looking in the rear view at BMW drivers left standing at the lights. A real wolf in sheep's clothing. You'll be very surprised what you can beat with this.
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Living with it
Reliability
Car is plagued with tickover and flatspot problems.
Image
Looking a bit dated now, but new wheels, suspension and rear splitter really make car stand out.
Comfort
Seats become uncomortable on long journeys. Did not find seat postion or pedals a problem like most and I have big feet?
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Security and Service
Security
Keypad stops drive-away crooks. Good alarm with motion sensors. Remote central locking convenient.
Service
Got quoted 300 quid by Gollings and Johnston Citroen specialist and charged 80 quid for them to tell me this in Grimsby, only to find that problem could be corrected for 70 quid round the corner all in, and was!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Constant idle and flatspot problems.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes