1997 Citroen Saxo VTR review from UK and Ireland
"A pin-sharp handler"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet.
General comments?
This car handles superbly. Pin-sharp steering gives the perfect balance between feedback and light effort. First and second gear acceleration is excellent, good torque and loads of grip. Goes round big roundabouts like it's on rails.
A bit hairy braking hard from high speed on a bumpy road, but the chassis gathers itself up very well. This is a car guaranteed to make you smile.
I was never going to buy a Citroen but the build quality isn't as bad as some people might say and the car has lots of well designed touches.
The looks are fantastic, I love them. This is what a hot hatch should look like! Not too extreme but sporty at the same time.
Admittedly I have only had this car 2 weeks, so I cannot comment on reliability, but it is wise to wait for one with low mileage and one lady owner like mine, as I know it has not be thrashed.
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| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
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| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 24700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
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| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2001 |