1999 Citroen Saxo Reviews - Page 17 of 20

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2nd Feb 2007, 03:43

You say that it's the best in its league. WRONG, the 106 gti is better, faster, built better, etc etc etc.

The 206 gti again is built better, faster, better handling etc etc etc.

The Fiesta Zetec S is the same - better handling, faster, better looking, etc etc etc.

1.8 SRi Corsa, I could go on, but I think I have made my point.

Next time you say it's in a leauge of its own. Yes, if it's not compared to any other cars.

As for the free reving, don't rev them above 6000 rpm in 1st gear, the engine cuts out.

2nd Feb 2007, 11:04

Suppose you have driven all the cars you have mentioned? and of course you would no which cars are better than which just by driving them. and as a matter of fact according to statistics, the VTR is quicker than a couple of cars you listed, which I am not going to mention to avoid further argument.

2nd Feb 2007, 11:06

O and, what are you chatting when you say the engine cuts out above 6000? Have you ever actually owned a VTR?

1999 Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6i 8v petrol from UK and Ireland

Year of manufacture	1999
First year of ownership	1999
Most recent year of ownership	2000
Engine and transmission	1.6i 8v petrol Manual
Performance marks	8 / 10
Reliability marks	1 / 10
Comfort marks	4 / 10
Dealer Service marks	3 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	4 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	4.0 / 10
Distance when acquired	0 miles
Most recent distance	6000 miles
Previous car	Rover - Austin 200

Summary:

A expensive game

Faults:

You name it, it's gone wrong, everything from power steering to sunroof seals. Don't buy one of these unless you have money to burn. It's cost me 1000s in repairs and I'm not a boy racer. I could have got a Nova with less problems.

General Comments:

Quick, holds the road at speed, cheap and low insurance. But what you save on insurance be prepared to spend on repairs.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 20th October, 2000

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11th Nov 2008, 07:17

I agree, what you save on insurance you pay in repairs. But the tax banding is high at over £100 for six months... Which is also why it's cheaper to insure perhaps?

A lot of the repairs tends to be general maintenance such as brake pads, but please be aware that things wear a heck of a lot more quickly on a Saxo than on other cars, it's likely that you'll be forking out £200 every 6-7 weeks for repairs which might include the following:

A new bearing plus fitting... CV joints... Driveshafts... CAT converter... Ignition barrel replacement... Clutch... Handbrake cable... Engine relays. I blame cheap parts manufactured by Citroen for these problems, but I have not heard of a single Saxo that hadn't had problems. You might even get extra unlucky and buy one that has an unidentifiable fault. Never, ever take it to a main dealer, they will rip you off and charge you even if they don't find a fault...

I have the Saxo VTR, it handles like a little go-kart and not even my new car matches the performance on corners, but my new car is much smoother to drive and classier and quicker (Audi A3 1.8 Turbo Sport). The Saxo is sitting on the driveway at the mo... Again it is in need of a new CV joint/Driveshaft and they were all replaced a year and a half ago.

I'll let you decide.

21st Mar 2009, 06:55

I have had my Saxo for 6 years, and the only thing I've replaced is tyres and brakes! I do over 60 miles a day to work and back!

I recommend one of this little wippers. Some times you'll get the odd Friday car, but don't let that put you off! You can get a Friday car even with Audi. Don't let someone's bad experience put you off.

22nd Mar 2009, 16:13

The majority of people who drive these cars thrash them around. If you don't thrash around in them and generally look after them, then they won't break.