1998 Citroen Saxo Reviews - Page 19 of 19

Nothing, other than rattles and squeeks. The stereo reliability is a bit poo.

Great handler, and quicker than claimed, I think. Good fun to drive, bad news for license endorsements. I go through front tyres quite quickly, and they are a cool ton each - ouch! Economical, but interior a bit cheap. Perfect when new, but squeeky-rattly now. Dealers not very helpful.

1) Bad tyre valve from new.

2) Faulty ignition coil at circa 17k miles.

My previous car was a 106XR 1.4 (1994). The Saxo is more solid, rolls less on corners and is generally v. civilised. There are the typical French rattles from various parts of the cockpit! It is extremely economical - typically better than 6l/100km (50mpg); the performance is not that far off the VTR, which I test drove, and much better than the 1.1 models I've had as courtesy cars.

Nothing as yet.

Pay extra for a spoiler, well worth it, standard alloys are fantastic, gets plenty of attention.

Pretty quick off the mark and a lot of fun to throw around tight corners, sticks to the road well, perfectly balanced.

Have added a few things like blue neon indicators - not a good idea, been pulled over 3 times now and on my way to work this morning.

Great little car, keep the revs high or you could find yerself in trouble when you want to overtake, can take a bit of hammering - got 65mph out of mine in second!!!!! Don't do it though.

Getting rid of mine for its big brother.

Great fun, highly recommended pocket rocket, super little motor.

Nothing has yet gone wrong, braking veers to the left at high speeds, comes to a halt rather rapidly though.

Quick little car, would rather have a VTS, good for 128mph (down hill), can't go wrong with 2 years free insurance, worth putting the spoiler on though, makes all the difference, a real gem.

Just add a sticker like "Never take me alive copper" and you're away.

Nothing.

Great car, quick, reliable and very economical as long as you don't give it too much. Previously owned a 106 GTi which is more aggressive, VTS probably aimed more as a family hot hatch (If you know what I mean). Recommend buying VTS or GTi, it puzzles me why only Citroen claim 0-60 in 7.2 secs as the GTi is just as quick, after all it's the same engine.

Only got the car yesterday with 5,000 miles on the clock. Noisy grinding brakes haven't yet stopped even though its been used enough for the surface rust to go. Also high pitched whining noise from under bonnet. Possibly alternator? Got to go back this weekend to dealer. Also bulb gone on dash.

It's the wife's car not mine and she loves it. Also all her mates do and their husbands are getting an ear bashing because they all want one. If you are over 6ft tall forget it. I am and you need a chiropractor when you get out.

OUCH!! Looks good on the drive, that's all I like about it.

Just got it on the 9th.

No probs as yet, usual running in probs of poor braking and engine response.

Very quick, highly chuckable around the bends.

Wait and see!

Rev counter went after 2,000 miles, noisy brakes at first but went away.

Superb car, can beat just about anything and handles really well. Raced a Pug 106 XSi (upgraded) and tortured it!!

Near side wishbone bush had come apart after two months.

Seems to drink petrol like there's no tomorrow!! Maybe that's due to the 130bhp conversion!! Dog's dangly bits to the max!!

Car pulls to the left when braking.

Drivers seat not especially comfortable on long journeys.

Excellent car all round, free insurance, handles like a dream, looks fantastic, does 130mph and uses hardly any petrol!! Who could ask for more (except a Ferrari).

None, touch wood!

Great little motor, surprisingly good handling and no dodgy pneumatic suspension to go wrong!