2001 Citroen Saxo Reviews - Page 16 of 17

Rear bumper not smooth (flashing from the mould still on the bumper).

Wheel arch extensions not flush with the body-work and unpainted surfaces visible on both sides.

Front driver's fog lamp fills with moisture.

Knocking noise from the rear-end.

Clunking noise when 1st gear selected.

Lovely car to drive, very smooth and handles well.

The dealer tried ripping me off for the £200 deposit. We had an argument on the phone and he hung up. He later apologized when I showed him the receipt.

Sloppy build quality, yet I still love it.

Nothing major has gone wrong, the only fault seems to be that the passenger side seat is a bit loose and there's a rattle from the back. Getting it serviced as I type.

The engine is awesome, very strong and torque is okay for such a small engine.

Handling is excellent, although I feel the roll-bars could be a bit stiffer.

Looks excellent, nice interior, but no air conditioning is a pain, and the seats should be adjustable for height.

All in all it's an excellent fun and represents cracking value for money in terms of spec and performance.

Can't believe the problems other people have with the build quality as mine was okay on the whole.

It'll never match the handling or performace of my GSXR but for a hot hatch it's the dogs danglies!!!

4 inch scratch on boot on delivery, to be re-sprayed on first service.

Interior grubby from finger prints and 5mm scratch on the passenger air vent (to be replaced on the first service, but watch this space)..

Faulty brake light operation.

Severe spring-back on air flow selector switch, fourth position unusable.

Screw on driver door trim not even screwed in, (better check my engine bay!!!)

Anti-rust compound contamination on the passenger door handle, and on the bottoms of the doors.

Engine seems to run hot as the fan is always switching on when the engine is switched off?!!

Even though I have racked up just 300 miles the list is already growing.

I know I'm picky, but, when you a buy a new car you expect it to have been valeted to the highest standard, built i.e. screwed together, and doesn't anyone at Citroen just check functionality. It's not as if brake lights are important...

Is it!!!

Apart from this list though I'm over the moon with my new motor. The spec is second to none in this price range!!

PEOPLE WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT RIDE QUALITY SHOULDN'T BUY SPORTED UP MODELS!!!