Citroen C1 - Any Good?
Discussion
Hi.
I am currently taking lessons but as any petrolhead I am always looking at first cars. The Citroen C1 seems to tick many of my boxes and I actually quite like the look of them.
I would be looking at a MY62 facelift example due to the many deals floating around at the moment. Which would you opt for? VTR or VTR+? Is the VTR+ worth the extra?
I like the alloys but it isn't a essential. Also, could the Aux-In for iPod be retrofitted at a later date to one of the lesser models?
I would appreciate any reviews/tips and any recalls and weak parts.
Thanks in advance,
Ta!
I am currently taking lessons but as any petrolhead I am always looking at first cars. The Citroen C1 seems to tick many of my boxes and I actually quite like the look of them.
I would be looking at a MY62 facelift example due to the many deals floating around at the moment. Which would you opt for? VTR or VTR+? Is the VTR+ worth the extra?
I like the alloys but it isn't a essential. Also, could the Aux-In for iPod be retrofitted at a later date to one of the lesser models?
I would appreciate any reviews/tips and any recalls and weak parts.
Thanks in advance,
Ta!
I've never owned one but a mate had one as a courtesy car and it's seemed fine and ok for a first car, if you afford nice things like an iPod aux I'd go for it. If you want alloys go for it but just remember as you are still learning you accidentally damage them. The build quality didn't seem too far of a C2 either but with a very simplistic dash, also haven't heard any horror story's with the engine or car in general.
If you want to be stupid there's a supercharger kit for them, 120hp. (allegedly)
If you want to be stupid there's a supercharger kit for them, 120hp. (allegedly)
Edited by C2james on Monday 9th July 22:44
C2james said:
I've never owned one but a mate had one as a courtesy car and it's seemed fine and ok for a first car, if you afford nice things like an iPod aux I'd go for it. If you want alloys go for it but just remember as you are still learning you accidentally damage them. The build quality didn't seem too far of a C2 either but with a very simplistic dash, also haven't heard any horror story's with the engine or car in general.
If you want to be stupid there's a supercharger kit for them, 120hp. (allegedly)
Yeah, I did wonder if alloys would be a good idea. As I said, it would be nice to have but not a mustIf you want to be stupid there's a supercharger kit for them, 120hp. (allegedly)
Edited by C2james on Monday 9th July 22:44
It was not my first choice in cars, but it is hard to ignore. I like the 120bhp idea!
Tom - It is below the heater controls IIRC on the VTR+
They're not bad little cars, I enjoy mine despite having come from quicker stuff. They are simplistic slow in a straight line BUT the chirpy little 3-cylinder engine makes a lovely noise and picks up quite well, in the corners it's about as close to a proper mini as you'll get in a modern car.
In summary, there is not a lot to them but they are fun, my only nag is the seats lack side support.
SO long as you take them at face value for hat they are, a cheap small car, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
In summary, there is not a lot to them but they are fun, my only nag is the seats lack side support.
SO long as you take them at face value for hat they are, a cheap small car, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
mrdelmonti said:
They're not bad little cars, I enjoy mine despite having come from quicker stuff. They are simplistic slow in a straight line BUT the chirpy little 3-cylinder engine makes a lovely noise and picks up quite well, in the corners it's about as close to a proper mini as you'll get in a modern car.
In summary, there is not a lot to them but they are fun, my only nag is the seats lack side support.
SO long as you take them at face value for hat they are, a cheap small car, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Exactly. I will not be using the motorways that often and I work three miles away from home so if this is why the C1 appeals. I will not be going vast distances. Alot of people comment on how good the handling and sound of the engine are.In summary, there is not a lot to them but they are fun, my only nag is the seats lack side support.
SO long as you take them at face value for hat they are, a cheap small car, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Which colour though? Red or Silver?
Waugh-terfall said:
I'd go for the higher specced model just to aid in resale, as I did with my car, but it depends on your circumstances. It's worth asking a dealer about whether the aux-in is retrofittable, mine did me a little deal on it.
I would normally opt for the range topper regardless but it adds a fair bit to the price in this case and if a £30 Aux-In could do the same job then I would do rather do that. I do see what you mean though..c2james - I like yours, but I think I want a car soon - I am very impatient now!
It is a Citroen C1, not C2.
I agree though, I was looking at anything from Hyundai Getz to Astra Mk4 but as said in the original post the deals are quite good at the moment and I am on a low apprenticeship wage so I need some reliability so I can budget accordingly.
I like the £0 RFL, 60mpg, no MOT, warranty etc etc..
I agree though, I was looking at anything from Hyundai Getz to Astra Mk4 but as said in the original post the deals are quite good at the moment and I am on a low apprenticeship wage so I need some reliability so I can budget accordingly.
I like the £0 RFL, 60mpg, no MOT, warranty etc etc..
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