I don't know too much about cars so it will probably come to no surprise to those is similar positions to me that I took my husband along with me so i didn't get ripped off!
After many searches and looking at many varieties of small car I chose a Saxo East Coast,1.1i 3 dr.
The first thing to say about my nippy little car is that I love it. I chose a special edition, which really only meant I had a CD player rather than cassette radio, sporty seats with lovely upholstery and a different coloured seat belt on each seat, yellow gear knob, metallic paint and blue colour on the speed dial etc. Basically the differences were visual rather than any thing different to the mechanics of the car. However, it gave the car a special feel to me.
The car also came with immobiliser, apparantly adjustable steering wheel (can't say this for certain as the wheel is fine where it is so I've not needed to change it).
The plastic dashboard bit in front of you has a nice elegant curvy look to it, which makes a change to tacky cheap looks present in most small cars.
The car is economical to run I get on average 350 - 400 miles out of a tank and a tank costs just over £30), and, for a small car is quick off the mark.
the only disappointing features are that for a special edition I would have liked electric windows and central locking.
I had thought that such a small car may not be ok on the motorway or pretty slow and sluggish at pulling away from stationary. I'm pleased to say neither thoughts have occurred. I made a 450 mile trip to Scotland and was surprised at the lasting comfort over such a length.
The car came with 2 years free insurance, a good bonus after shelling out for a car, as well as one year free recovery cover - which was lucky since I managed to lock my keys in the car once on a business trip.
I think it was definitely worth the extra for the special edition, even if just for the comfy seats and visual attractiveness to me when driving it - after all thats what you see when your driving the car.
The price advertised when I bought the car new (V reg) was £8150, but the dealer was "persuaded" to sell it to me for £7,200.
I am more than happy with my car and would recommend it is one of the better small cars on the market.
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a nice review its good to know ho you feel about the car and how it drives but I would have liked more information. Maintenance costs, what parts are prone to nellie up and things like that. Ive had mine for a year now and I was just wondering if everybody else has the same little problems that I get. A prang and the air bag light flashes, and a daft clutch!!!
JADELOUISESILVA 10.12.2003 23:20
im currently doing my "research" on Saxos as i'd like one in the new year - i'll definately go for a special edition i think!
Jade x
wilsam00 28.09.2001 22:47
Isnt the ''East Cost'' model the spotrier looker than the other low spect Saxo models eg 1.1 Forte and 1.1Start.A good op with lots of infomation for someone that dont know much about cars.Sam :0)
Advantages: nimble with good performance for its engine size, fun handling Disadvantages: Steering takes getting used to, basic interior, basic equipment
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