Citroën Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) 1.6i 16V LX 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It say's I have kids and need practicality.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I've not asked their opinion.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Possibly, but one with a better trim and HDI engine, by the time I buy a new car it'll probably be the C4 Picasso though (and not from Halliday Citroen)
What are you likely to buy next?
C4 Picasso
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,495
When did you buy the car?
May 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not really
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Space and alledged reliability
What was the dealer like?
Halliday Citroen, like any other dealer I guess, salesman agreed to do the following prior to our collection of the car: Valet Buffing out/touching up scratches Full service Full tank of petrol 6 months tax Years MOT. Scratches weren't buffed out, had to take the car back to them to get bodywork touched up, tried to get out of filling the car up with fuel, car was filthy inside still.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not too bad, a bit wallowy in corners and it has no grunt, also noisy for a petrol.
What's it like to park?
Bit of a nightmare as you can't see the end of the bonnet.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Has started to sound like a diesel on startup, clutch has started squeaking, probably the release bearing, brakes have started squealing too, have a years warranty and will get it checked over by an independent prior to handing it back for repair.
What's most practical about your car?
The space and visibility
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It's not exactly well specced, and we were aware of this prior to buying it so it's not a problem but I guess the stalk controls for the CD player are handy.
