Citroën Saxo 1.1i X 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got mine for under £3k about two years ago so fairly cheap. Has an induction kit and aftermarket exhaust system so fuel economy is not as good as it was.
Costs
Cheap to buy, but Citroen charge a fortune for labour and parts. Bad design on certain parts of the car mean it takes longer labouring hours.
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On the road
Driving
Although it's not the quickest car in the world, it is very enjoyable to drive and sticks to the road around corners.
Performance
Obviously its never going to be the fastest car on the road, but its nippy, and outperforms similar engine-sized cars.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only had a single clutch problem in 2 years, which isn't bad as it doesn't have the build quality of more expensive cars.
Image
This little car can suit anyones needs. You see all sorts driving them.
Comfort
Pedals can be difficult as they're too close together. Only recommended for shortish journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
No deadlocks. Got broke into via a screwdriver smashing the lock. Best to fit an alarm etc.
Service
Citroen are expensive and the dealers didn't seem bothered if they had a happy customer in me, or not.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Starting to show its age. 60,000 miles, and it's starting to whizz a little.
Other
The clutch broke once.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes