Citroën Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) 2.0i 16v Desire 5d Auto (2006/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Definitely that I'm a family man ,with kids , I'm practical and that i like holidays in the U.k.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all like it , say it looks smart , great colour .
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes i would because it caters for my needs.
What are you likely to buy next?
Trying to save up to get a newer model of my car , as mines a 05 .
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,995
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I previously had a 1.6 L Renault Scenic Auto , but soon came to realise that it was unsuitable for our family camping trips,( 5 passengers, boot full and a roof box ), due to lack of power when struggling up hills ,with cars behind me trying to overtake , Took it to garage because of this , but they told me , i needed a bigger engine to use for camping ,.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its great to drive , plenty of power to get you out of those situations when you need to get out of a junction , and nobody is letting you out , the acceleration is quick off the lights . the car is also comfy to drive on long journeys and fairly quiet on motorways compared to some other auto's i've had before this one..
What's it like to park?
I've always found it so much easier to reverse into a car park space , because i find the turning circle it not very good when driving forward into a car park space.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only minor things have gone wrong , its quite reliable , i've only had to pay out for the usual with used cars such as cam belt change and tyres and brakes.
What's most practical about your car?
Definitely the option of being able to remove rear seats ,1 , 2 or all three in any combination ,to create a HUGE BOOT AREA , this is particularly good when mrs drags you down to the local DIY store to buy doors , worktops garden furniture or any other bulky items.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Arm rests on front seats , on long journeys its so comfy.
