Citroën Saxo (1996 - 2003) 1.6i VTR 3d (97) (1998/S) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It screamed boy racer.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Freinds thought it had personality and was good fun when it worked...Family hated it my poor mam had travel sickness every time she was in it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No...good when its working and when your in the mood but horrific when your not.

What are you likely to buy next?

I have bought a seat ibiza.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,000

When did you buy the car?

February 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Seemed like a good deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a car and ha just passes my test.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

This was the best part of the saxo pin sharp sterring no body roll. The engine was superb, power at any revs...although more than 2 people in the car and performance suffers. This is in the dry however i the wet it slip very easily it was twitchy the wheels span if the throttle was even touched and dont even think about taking it on the motorway if you dont get buffeted off the motorway prepare for vibration white finger off the steering and deafness off the awfull sound insulation..also a bone shaking ride even on smooth tarmac 2 so be carefull if you have fillings.

What's it like to park?

Absolute doddle, and if you do bump anything the bumpers dont seem to show up a thing.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Where do i start, numerous electrical faults, no matter what was done to the exhaust and numerous times they were replace they kept shaking loose. Rear demister caught fire, Starter motor failed,Too many suspension issues. The alarm set off at the most horrific of times for no reason and many more...it should also be noted that i had the car inspected before i bought it this came back clear of problems.

What's most practical about your car?

Kept you warm and dry?

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The original stereo is very good.