Ciroen C4 VTR+

Advantages: Toys
Disadvantages: Ride

...you want 'sporty', you can get a 2 litre 145BHP focus for the same money. But, if you must have 'toys', the 1.6 VTEC Civic Exec has as many an is as cheap, or how about a Fabia vRS with all the options bar sat nav - and change?! Even a Mazda 3 has to be a better purchase. I am truly sorry if you have bought a C4 - and even more so if it has a lower spec engine (the 90bhp 1.4) as it's quite a big car but, in reality, a bit pointless. The boot isn't big enough, the ride is poor, the handling is not good and there is no power. One to be avoided....

lucasade1 16.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Citroen C4 1.6i 16v VTR+ 5dr

Clutchless Gearbox on a Diesel - Rare Combination

Advantages: Looks good, plenty of extras, well built, spacious interior, no clutch
Disadvantages: Automatic gearchanges could be better timed

...When looking for a new car back in December 2006, I wanted something which ran on diesel, had a clutchless gearbox (i.e. automatic with paddleshift) and looked good. This combination limits youto a number of manufacturers it seems, and I ended up choosing between a diesel automatic Audi A3 and the Citroen C4 1.6HDi 16V VTR+ Coupe EGS. I chose the Citroen C4 based on the fact that it is better value for money (unsurprisingly) and looks better (I also already have a Citroen Picasso) Design I chose the 3 door version, as it looks much better than the 5 door version (which looks like a Ford Focus), a bit sporty even, and meets my requirements. I chose the "Iron Grey" colour, which I think compliments the car's salmon-esque shape. I don't see many C4s in the South-East of the UK, and it does stand out amongst the usual German marques...

jimbobfruitbat 05.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Citroen C4 1.6HDi 16V VTR+ Coupe EGS

  So where's the flippin' "robot" button then?

Advantages: High Tech gadgets, 20K Mile service intervals, smooth ride and good handling
Disadvantages: I can't make it dance.

...into a robot!! So I pop into the nearest showroom (…must remember to ask the salesman to show me the robot thingy) and look at the range of new C4's. Then I take it for a test drive (....must remember about the robot thingy). OK. So far, so good. Next we talk cash … (damn! forgot to ask about the robot thingy). Well, I know how much it costs in the showroom. So then I spend hours, no days…nay weeks, searching the internet for all the good deals, only to end up back at the first dealer showroom with an offer I can't beat anywhere else. It's a deal. Oh yes!! I pay the equivalent of £11,800 for the C4 1.6 16V VTR Plus - with metallic paint. Now that's a good deal, because the showroom price (with metallic paint) is £14,645. Even "What Car?" suggest a target price of £12,388 PLUS £350 for the option of metallic paint Oh joy...

eldergill 03.10.2005 · Read review
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Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDi Desire - a surprisingly good all rounder!

Advantages: Massive boot space, Frugal engine, Comfortable ride.
Disadvantages: Poor residuals, Engine noise, Styling

...Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDi Multispace Performance The 1.6HDi engine has been used in Citroens and Peugeots for over 10 years now, testament to it's popularity and reliability. It is smooth and responsive, if a little noisey and capable of providing adequate acceleration and overtaking ability. The o-62 mph time is a sluggish 15 seconds and the top speed is 93 mph. The 5 speed manual is precise and solid which build on a silky smooth ride comfort to give an overall relaxing driving experience. Practicality This is where the cars excels. Its cavernous boot space will swallow all your luggage, shopping or pets with ease. The optional Dog Gaurd which is fitted in my car is custom made for the Berlingo and is solid and secure. It is made of a fine metal mesh which only marginally reduces rear visibility. The Desire...

chris1408 17.06.2009 · Read review
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1999 Phase 2 Megane Coupe 1.6 16V Sports Alize

Advantages: Looks, handling, individuality
Disadvantages: space (but you are buying a coupe!)

...The car: MEGANE COUPE 1999 1.6 16V Sports Alize phase 2 I have had the car for 4-5 years now and guess I can judge how well the Megane Coupe has faired for me. Many reviews here don't seem to distinguise whether it is the phase 1 or phase 2 models. Phase 1 models are usually 8V whereas the phase 2 models are 16V and have a slightly different front and back styling. The picture shown above is of a phase 2 car and is the hatchback version NOT the coupe! Here I review my car which is the phase 2 Coupe model. In the review I'll talk about ownership and possible problems...including those which I have had :-) THE LOOKS I have owned the car for about 5 years now and still find driving it a joy, the individuallity, the styling and those double optic headlamps really do something for me! I have not seen a car, since the 5...

alnug 17.06.2004 (18.06.2004) · Read review
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Review of Renault Megane 1.6 coupé

  Excrement Off A Teflon Digging Tool: 12 Months On

Advantages: Advanced electronics, and high levels of appointment. Very economical diesel but still fast
Disadvantages: Advanced electronics!

...from 1.4 petrol, 1.6 petrol, two different 1.6 diesels of differing power outputs, a 2.0 litre diesel and two different powers of 2.0 litre petrol engines. Power outputs range from 90 bhp to 186 bhp. Even base models (LX) are well appointed with cruise control, CD-Radio etc. Best value-for-money is probably represented by the 1.6 petrol SX (£9,999 at car supermarkets), and official prices in general range from £9,695 for a 1.4 LX petrol to £17,995 for my version before any further optional extras are built in. They are all good to drive, arguably being class-winners, and the C4 is currently the Top Gear Magazine 'Best Hatch' for 2005. Three year warranties apply in the UK, the first two being internationally recognised. Oh yes, and in common with 'Eldergill', I couldn't find the button to turn it into a 'Transformer' as in...

BNibbles 01.04.2006 (12.05.2007) · Read review
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Review of Citroen C4 2.0 16v VTS Coupe

Citroen C4 Transformer

Advantages: Good styling and plenty of gadgets
Disadvantages: Citroen reputation

...When looking for a car recently I wanted everything and thought I would have to compromise. To my surprise I didn't and I am now the proud owner of this car. Leaving facts and figures aside it's a great looking car, affordable, sporty and packs a turbo diesel punch! It had to be less than £10,000 No more than 3 or 4 years old No more than 20,000 miles on the clock Low fuel consumption Low tax bracket £150 a year max Sporty looks and decent performance Good resale value Plenty of gadgets (I am a bloke after all) Good ride and handling Believe it or not the Citroen C4, specifically the coupe VTS 2.0HDi diesel delivered on all of the above. Citroën has never given buyers in this class a car as good as the C4. The old Xsara - and before that ZX - failed to hit the spot with bland looks and little innovation. But the C4 is...

pedro_gavino 23.09.2008 · Read review
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Citroen C3 1.6HDI Exclusive Manual

Advantages: Price, economical, interior height
Disadvantages: Drivers seat too high for short legs

...Bought this as a 2nd car for household. Never been tempted to buy new before and the other car is now 13yrs old. I wanted a car that was small but had 5 doors, AC, very economical to drive and preferably a diesel. Other than that I was open to any make or model. I had never considered a Citroen as my mum had a BX many years ago which she hated, however I saw the MPG and decided to take it for a test. There were no demos in the exclusive, so we took out the 1.4 diesel desire, we had it for 24hrs (I'd recommend this to anyone serious about buying). It was nippy and easy to drive, although it didn't have any of the specifications which the exclusive had (auto wipe, heated & folding mirrors, cruise control, electronic climate control, the thing in the boot and loads more) but I liked it. The engine is the same as Ford's TDCI for those...

GoodCop 27.10.2006 (19.06.2007) · Read review
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Review of Citroen C3 1.6 HDi 16v Exclusive 5dr

The New Boy Racer?

Advantages: Good City Car
Disadvantages: Not as much of a hot hatch as they would like you to think...

...central locking, an alarm, four airbags, electric windows, cruise control and a cd player as standard. There is the option of air con but that costs about £500. It has a 1.6 litre engine which citroen states produces 110bhp. So, once inside the car, the seats are very good. They are very supportive and not to firm. The dashboard is very grey though. Not a very interesting or exciting dash layout at all and the plastics are not the best quality. I found that although you can move the steering wheel I could not quite find the right position for it although given more time I may have gotten used to it. The car is fine for two people in the front but would only be suited for small children in the back as the seats do not look very big and are set out as two seats rather than a bench for three. So, after starting the car up...

drewboy 19.05.2004 · Read review
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Review of Citroen C2 1.6i 16v VTR SensoDrive 3dr

2000 Coupe 1.6 sport alize

Advantages: purchase price, drivability, looks
Disadvantages: too soon to tell

...activated from the remote locking key. Enough said Driving Not quite as chuckable as the MGF, but it feels secure on the road. The 1.6 has a good 110bhp (check the engine you are going to buy as there are a few different varients out there) and sporty enough. Gives good milage - a tank cost £35 and I can get nearly 400miles. Bit of roadnoise on the Motorway but not to intrusive. Comfortable driving position with hight adjust on the drivers seat, elec heated mirrors, sterio controls next to the wiper stalk. Suspension soaks up all but the really bad bumps which is the trade between sports and comfort, however Renault have met the fine balance well. I knew coming from the MGF to a more sensible car was going to be a bit of a dissapointment driving wise, but having been in the Megane Coupe for only a couple of weeks, I have to admit I am...

moley1a 14.11.2004 · Read review
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