Citroën Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) 1.6i SX 5d (2002/02) Owner Review

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Summary
What does this car say about you?
waiting to die after breeding.n cant afford something german
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
i cover it up. no they like it. but they havnt driven it. even the kids said when we going to buy a new car dad
Would you buy this car again and why?
no i wouldnt i wanted a vw touran but to pricey must keep saving. im craving build quality. the ride isnt as good as the scenic i had before it and also the drive. as its french im waiting for it to fall apart on me
What are you likely to buy next?
vw touran or sharan. or a golf gti n sell the kids
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,700
When did you buy the car?
July 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
yeah good price its only done 36,000
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
the kids : ( to replace my aging renault scenic 1.9td rt
What was the dealer like?
nice chap
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very slow n boring and feels cheap. very loud n boomy engine cheap interior plastics, also notchy clunky gearbox. apart from that ok if you live in holland with no hills to go up go for 1.8 if you have to have one
What's it like to park?
needs parking sensers but pretty good to park light steering etc. also has air bags driver,passenger, and side of seats case you hit a trollie in tescos
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
not yet but its french so im waiting for it but i do have the picnic tables in the back for playing boardgames on while waiting for the RAC
What's most practical about your car?
the 3 rear seats and erm space and erm storeage
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the ticket holder on the windscreen and the cubby spaces and the glovebox ( pen holder,sunglasses holder ,note pad holder) dont think i will use the trollie in the back though. nice touch never or less