Citroën Saxo (1996 - 2003) 1.6i VTR 3d (99) (2001/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Unfortunately there are some shocking examples out there the Chav-Scallies have took them on as the new Nova.

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

Maximum respect from the 17 year olds.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I will never buy another French car.

What are you likely to buy next?

A golf.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,000

When did you buy the car?

July 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

bought private much cheaper than the dealers.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Allways liked the look of them.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Fun to drive like any small hot hatch, just not that hot.

What's it like to park?

Easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

New radiator to pass FIRST MOT!!!! What sort of appalling build quality means the radiator didnt last 3 years? Both driveshafts went at 35k, when I took it into the garage the guy told me they were doing 3 others that day. Exhaust has been fully replaced over the years and now it seems that the engine mounts have gone at 40k.

What's most practical about your car?

Its quite nippy but can do 50mpg on the motorway.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sunroof.