Citroen Xsara Picasso

...a couple of friends bought Citroen Xsara Picasso's last year, I was mightily impressed by the shape, and the size of the car. We looked into getting one but realistically we couldn't afford a new one and even a used one would stretch our budget. But when my mum and dad gifted us some money, we realised that it could be very affordable and would really help us manage a new one. So my challenge started..... I had to talk the other driver in the house ...
...The basic model is know as the LX. The key equipment in an LX is: - ABS with electronic Breakforce distribution - Driver, front passenger and front lateral airbags - Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters - On Board Trip computer - CD/Radio Stereo with 6 speakers - High Frequency remote control central locking. - Electric front windows with one touch operation on drivers side - Electric and heated door mirrors ...

Groovee 02.06.2004 · Read full review
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...year was a 51 reg Citroen Picasso SX HDI. After messing about with the figures, Reg Vardy (whose customer service was second to none by the way) managed to get the price down to £6200. With only 41,000 miles on the clock it was absolutely immaculate inside and out. A funky shaped car, this is very different to anything I had owned before. I was a bit nervous at first as it seemed quite big (well compared to the Corsa I had traded in for it it was). ...
...a lot of thought put into it. Everything you need is there at your fingertips. It's extremely comfortable and very quiet inside - my only regret - I didn't get an automatic for even more effortless driving. Well done Citroen - no wonder it is the best selling MPV. ...

MoPayne 09.04.2005 · Read full review
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I am not the normal Picasso buyer, not having children, but this is much more than a people carrier (although everyone enjoys telling me I must now begin to reproduce...) I had spent four years driving a small, 1.2-litre petrol-powered city car, but began to need more than it could offer. My requirements were a diesel engine for general economy and long European trips, an upright driving position (too many cars today have you reclined back with ...
...function as a van when needs be. The budget could only be around the £9000 mark. As well as the Picasso, the shopping list included the Nissans Serena and Tino, Citroën Synergie/Peugeot 806 clones, Renault Scénic (old model) and the Vauxhall Zafira. The Serena's age and length of time out of production counted against it, as did the non-turbo diesel engine. The Zafira is an awful car to sit in - rather than enjoying a commanding driving position ...

wmspillett 08.06.2004 (21.04.2005) · Read full review
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...age. I have bought a Citroen Xsara Picasso and I am in love again. We went to the Citroen garage to have a wee look and I saw the Picasso. I loved the look of it, but being just under 5 feet tall, when I looked in I thought to myself “ I will never be able to drive that” It’s dash board as I call it was risen in the middle of the window and I couldn’t see over it. I’ve been going to the same garage for years and Kenny the salesman got me to sit ...
...wee hidden spaces And lots of surprises and really strange places My legs are so short, bum too near the ground But the seat goes up in the Citroen I’ve found I love it! I love it! I’m happy you see Because I didn’t have to buy it from QVC ...

weemam 20.08.2003 · Read full review
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...on a daily basis. Citroen are having a field day in the car market of late. They've finally dealt with the image and reliability issues of their past and they are producing stylish, well equipped and reliable cars. The Euro's poor performance against the Pound means that they are able to price their product very, very competitively. The first thing to remember when being critical of the Picasso is that it isn't a £25k car and it would be unfair ...
...there are even reports that Citroen have replaced stolen wheels on production of a crime reference number so they are obviously aware of the problem and hopefully will redesign the carrier in the near future. Speaking with other Picasso owners you will hear the same complaint from most of them. The factory fit speakers are appalling. The sound quality takes you back to the days of Medium Wave radios. Thankfully good quality aftermarket speakers are ...

qhunter 14.01.2005 · Read full review
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...is located on the dash, Citroen have been able to dispense with the transmission tunnel which means the floor of the cabin is completely flat. That means that if you sit in the middle of the three rear seats, you don't have to awkwardly straddle the transmission tunnel running down the centre. The rear seats themselves fold forward or remove completely. Very easy to do, and with them all removed, creates a van-like 2,128 litres of storage space. ...
...costs are very reasonable. A Citroen main dealer service will set you back about £140, insurance rates are low, and I averaged about 39mpg with the 1.6 and am now acheiving 52mpg with the diesel. For the record, my driving is about 75% Motorway/A-roads and 25% in town/country lanes. The driving experience is not spectacular, but you probably wouldn't expect it to be. If you throw it into corners too quickly, you will probably find your passengers ...

averagepunter 18.10.2002 · Read full review
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I originally brought this car for myself after chanig my Audi A4..... what a mistake.....( bare with me i'm not really slagging the car off).. after finding out my wife was pregnant with our daughter i looked at something on the practical side, i didn't want an MPV as i think there a waste of time(yes you have seven seats but no boot space, takes the back seats out and your left with an oversized estate with two two seats stuck in your dining room!!!) ...
...Picasso it was quite a decent looking car big enough for the kids nice high driving position plenty of room. So i went to my local Citreon dealer and saw the one i ended up buying. It was there forecourt for £5500 its an X reg 2000 model, which i thought from a dealer was a good price it has full service and the rest , so i took it for drive and to be honest it was ok to drive nice seating position nice layout of the controls everything nicely within ...

willsby 29.04.2006 · Read full review
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...clue! But this is the Citroen Picasso as I see and experience it... We have had our 53 plate Citroen Picasso 1.6 for a year now, and I love it!! The first thing that stands out in my eyes is the cool streamline shape. It's different to anything currently on the market, without looking silly. Before the Picasso I had a Ford KA...so I couldn't have gone from much smaller to much bigger! I was a little worried, coz the front and back seem really long, ...
...starting the car on 3 occasions, but our local Citroen garage are extremely friendly and are hopefully going to get to the bottom of why this is happening ASAP. Overall, this is an excellent family car and I would recommend to anyone with kids. A great MPV! ...

joooles 06.02.2006 · Read full review
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...we finally settled on the Citroen Picasso. 1 Month on I think we made the right choice and here is why! The price of the Picasso is incredibly competitive, we picked up a brand new but pre regitered 1.8SX at £2500 off the RRP from our local dealer, actually paid £11500 which was very resonable. So what of the ca itself? A very good looking car which turns heads. The interior is one that Doctor Who would be proud of. Cuby holes and drawers abound ...
...perfect when you're on a long trip. The boot is superb with gallons of space at a perfect height, useful addition is the box in the boot that can be removed for filling with shopping nd then secured back in the boot. We ahve used this to great effect by filling it with a picnic and then unloading all the goodies at each end of the journey. So what of the driving experience? It still feels bigger than a car and can wollow a little, reasonable quick ...

julesb_f 22.07.2001 · Read full review
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...find. If you are looking for a nice MPV try one of these first it could save you days of hunting for the wrong car. We have the Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i 16v Exclusive on a 56 plate. Hope this helps some one save some time. ...

Kevbase 23.04.2009 · Read full review
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...wife and three children. The Citroen Xsara Picasso has three separate seats in the back which while not completely separating waring kids it does at least give them space. The seats can be moved easily and even taken out to leave you with a sort of small van, ideal for trips to the tip or picking up bulky items. There are lots of space saving compartments, although some of them are not that prctical, however the two on the floor infront of the ...
...The battery is under the passenger seat, which althogh saves space is a little difficult to get at. The children love the car and the wife loves the height, giving a great view of the road, it is however a little difficult to reverse and park in smaller spaces, but the advantages outweigh these minor flaws. Best family car for those only wanting five seats. ...

GBunner 21.02.2009 · Read full review
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...told I had to contact Citroen Assist for a courtesy car. This I did, it cost me £5 for a licence check as I didnt have my driving licence with me, I got a tiny little basic spec Vauxhall, and read in the small print that I had to recontact Citroen Assist if I needed it more than 3 days. I phoned the dealer after 2 days to see if mine was fixed, only to be told they hadnt looked at it yet, but that it wasnt a problem as I had the courtesy car for ...
...of that time, they didnt actually do much to it, they seemed to prefer to just say it was fixed and give it back! I will never buy another Citroen because of the dealer, but the Picasso was a good car, and better value than the Scenic I think. ...

maddad1 23.07.2004 · Read full review
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...is economical then look no further than your local citroen dealer. The only negative thing about this car is that unless you want a white one you have to pay for the metallic paint - but the dealer should be able to throw that in for you! ...

suthertm 11.07.2000 · Read full review
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..: Driving The Picasso :.. The driving position is good, the clutch is not too heavy, and the steering wheel height is adjustable, the gearstick is mounted on the dashboard so its higher than normal cars, it will take a bit of getting used to but it's alright once your are used to it. ..: Engine :.. My model is an SX so it has fog lamps, CD player and Air Conditioning as standard. The engine is a 1.8l, its top speed is 105mph and it can make 118bhp. ...
...assissted brakes and power steering. It also has an average MPG of 35mpg ..: Storage Space :.. The boot is rather big and strapped to the side of it is a little fold away trolley! There is a pull out tray kind of thing under the drivers seat containing the car's hand book. In the rear of the car, on the floor is two little compartments that could store something about the size of an argos book in. The glove box has a lot of space and it also has ...

james564 13.12.2004 · Read full review
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What can I say, I'm getting old, getting our 2 year old into the backseat of our normal sized saloon was getting a pain in the back. Right, "I want a MPV" I was told by her indoors. So I have a look round, whats the cheapest to run, whats the easiest available, cheapest to buy? You guessed, it the Picasso was the answer to all our dreams it seems. Now *I* wanted a berlingo, I have the van version for work, they drive great and are reliable. I ...
...seemed half a mile away and I didn't feel in control. So lets work out the costings for a berlingo and Picasso with, CD, aircon, computer, 2.0 diesel. Brand new these work out about the same, amazed? so was I, trouble is alot of it comes std on the Picasso, you pay extra on the berlingo. Turned out that we couldn't afford a new one anyway, so I start looking around for a 2 year old version. Not many berlingos about with the 2 litre engine, went ...

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