1999 Citroen Saxo Westcoast from UK and Ireland - Comments

15th Jun 2003, 04:54

"A nippy engine, excellent handling and VTR lookalike that won't toll on your insurance"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Not much.

I've had a bit of trouble with the airbag symbol flashing on the dashboard, so I took it to the dealer where I got it and he said it was because all the wiring for the airbag was under the front seats and when they are moved around a lot, it sometimes dislodges them.

The symbol is annoying, but seems to disappear after a while. Strange.

My Westcoast had a stainless steel sports exhaust and K+N filter to aid engine performance, but sometimes it feels a little sluggish. I don't know if this is the same in all Westcoasts or just mine?

All in all though, haven't had many problems.

General comments?

When I thrash my car the engine opens out and the ride gets smoother and the car gets quicker. It does surprise me sometimes. And it's a very good surprise!

My Westcoast has VTR seats in it and they are very comfy, so I couldn't really comment on standard Westcoasts seats, but the interior is fair.

I think improvements to the car could be a drinks holder that actually holds the drinks (there are two cup grooves on the lid of the glovebox, but try turning a corner or accelerating too quickly and you're in trouble!)

Back end speakers would be good as standard.


31st Mar 2007, 14:00

West coast seats seem to let you slide across the other side of the car while going round a bend. I would recommend upgrading the seats to VTR or VTS.

Drive-shaft is seriously in need of repair, started to knock at 48,000miles gradually getting worse.

Started spitting out oil for fun around 56,000miles.

Rear body panels come loose, a problem I've spotted on a few saxo's recently.

Front tires don't last long due to the car loving to wheel spin at any time especially leaving junctions.

Great performance for a little car though!

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