Citroën Saxo 1.6i VTR 3d (99) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
OK deal with the cash-back + free insurance. Wouldn't have bought it otherwise.
Costs
Pretty cheap little car to run. Good fuel economy. Depreciation OK.
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On the road
Driving
Good fun to drive. Performance reasonable, handles quite well, but driving position not very good if you're tall (I'm 6'3"). Can get uncomfortable on longer runs, but OK for running short distances.
Performance
OK - not exactly fast, but fun all the same. Handles quite nicely
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Living with it
Reliability
Build quality poor - it's a little tin box. Had an engine management problem at two weeks old, but not had long enough to comment on properly.
Image
Maybe gets respect from the boy-racers judging by the number of sillies who always try to race it off the lights, but everyone else sees it as an average small car.
Comfort
Not good for tall people. Pedal too close, and driving position too high and for long arms/short legs. Does for buzzing around town though.
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Security and Service
Security
Had additional immobiliser fitted to be safe, but had no hassles so far (some git did kick the wing mirror off in town one night though).
Service
Glasgow Citroen were pathetic at sales and service. Bought from Manchester South instead. Unfortunately have to use Glasgow for servicing though as it's my local dealer - they're not very good!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No