Citroën Saxo (1996 - 2003) 1.6i VTR 3d (99) (2002/02) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Boyracer usually.

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

Nothing, its just a Saxo. Fit the VTS badges and VTS alloys and your mates looking at it dont know the difference.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I dont think i will again now. This is my second one, and really they were both stop gaps until i could afford something better. Good mpg, they offer good power and they offer electric windows, power steering, alloys, and a bodykit which is nice.

What are you likely to buy next?

Im putting it in part ex it for a Mazda RX8.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,500

When did you buy the car?

July 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got 6 months free tax thrown into the deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I wanted something cheap, modern, and sporty with low insurance.

What was the dealer like?

Didnt really care to be honest, just wanted my money.

What's it like to drive?

With 98bhp its not slow but isnt fast. It'll do 120mph if thats any good to you? Which isnt bad for a 1.6 8 valve french car. Fit a sports suspension kit and it'll handle like a go kart. It isnt the best starter sometimes, but returns about 40mpg.

What's it like to park?

Easy, no bother at all.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Drivers side drive shaft, exhaust back box knocking off the rear bumper, cv boot constanly leaking, not the best starter, sticky rear brake caliper, door pins dropping, water leaks through the radio ariel, water leaks through the tailgate rubber, and paint flakes. All with only 52,000 on the clock.

What's most practical about your car?

Seats four adults nicely.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Looks a nice car with the sideskirts, and alloy wheels, but everyone has a Saxo these days.