Citroën Saxo 1.6i 16V VTS 3d (97) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Value for money if you don't have to fork out for repairs when out of warranty.
Costs
Head gasket replacement was £655.36 including VAT.
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On the road
Driving
One of the best handling cars I've driven - miles better than the Puma.
Performance
Much more responsive and smooth than the Punto GT.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had the car 2 days. It's only done 17,500 miles - FSH and the head gasket is seeping loads of oil... now undriveable.
Image
The nicest looking hot hatch for years.
Comfort
I'm 6' 2" and find it ok, but others say different. Pedals are a little close, though.
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Security and Service
Security
Have not had the car long enough to say... seems protected well enough... I have the in-car keypad immobiliser, which I think is a good idea - not on face-lifted models.
Service
I'm currently having the head gasket replaced at Premier Citroen in Barking Essex... The service department is the most helpful I've ever been to.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket went at 17,500miles... Been told it can be a problem with Citroen/Peugeot engines.
Other
Service history shows clutch was changed at 11,000 miles. Ultrasonic alarm sensors have been changed.
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