Citroen Berlingo 1.9D Multispace

Advantages: Versatile and Economical
Disadvantages: Limited load space

...I have been very pleased with my Berlingo Multispace. My daughter originally bought the vehicle in 2003 - she had three children at the time and needed a versatile MPV for driving them to and from school. We researched several different makes and models before deciding on the Berlingo. It is very easy to drive, the fuel consumption is very good (600 miles easily on a full tank), the five-speed gearbox keeps the rev counter quite low even at high speeds, and it is very comfortable even on long journeys. There is excellent visibility all round - the shape of the vehicle lends itself favourably to this. The sliding side doors make access very easy even in tight parking spaces. My daughter has since upgraded (increase in family size) and I have had the vehicle for the past two years. Initially the main use was simply getting from A to...

pmdunn 18.12.2006 · 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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Review of Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6i 16v

Multicoloured Multifuntional Multispace.

Advantages: Very spacious, Seats are higher than normal cars.
Disadvantages: Slow to get moving, Car sways around corners.

...We purchased this Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.8i in 2000 straight off of the showroom floor. The various factors that made us buy it is that the seating height allowed my elderly grandparents to easily get in and out of the vehicle as they were suffering from various joint problems and also as we did our shopping with them we needed the boot space to take two family's weekly shopping. The boot space is very spacious as it is but combined with the double folding rear seats the space greatly increases (we actually loaded-up a childs playhouse with room to spare). We have the full-length electric vinyl sunroof on our car and I can honestly say it's fantastic, when driving at speeds up to 45-50mph there is hardly any whistling noises. It's also great because the car can become very hot inside during sunny periods and as we only...

RyanStephens 02.05.2004 · Read review
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The Citroen Saxo.

Advantages: Quirky. Fun. French.
Disadvantages: Creaks and shakes. Slow. Unsafe.

..."AAAhhh, it's a little Citroen Saxo." Yes, for about a year now I have been driving around in my little Saxo, and I now feel qualified to tell you something about it. This review, I'm afraid, comes four years too late, as the Saxo went out of production in the year 2000. It has since been replaced by a more 21st century, bubble-like car, the C3. There no question that the C3 is the nicer of the two, with its chic French curves, however at £9.000 it's not to everyone's liking. And so we come to the humble Saxo. Weighing in at 805kg the Saxo is very small, so obviously would not be suitable for big families, or indeed for people with big legs which invariably get crushed if they sit in the back seats. An avid Saxo-spotter, I have found they come in a spectrum of colours, the most offensive and most striking being bright yellow. It...

pleaseratemyreview 02.07.2004 · Read review
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Reg Vardy Citroen - A Fine Dealership

Advantages: Excellent Service, Good Stock of Cars
Disadvantages: None at present

...*Reg Vardy ? Citroen Dealership* *Background* My Old-Faithful Seat Ibiza recently failed its MOT and the garage in question wanted a very large sum of money to carry out any further repairs. Considering my bank balance is not exactly worth of a lottery winner, I thought I?d venture out and buy a replacement vehicle. Scary thought. Being female, and wanting to enter a male dominated environment does not exactly instil me with feelings of joy! To begin this journey, I bought the local newspapers to search for a roadworthy car of reasonable value. The choice was overwhelming. Everywhere I looked was another dealership; offering yet more deals, for what were reported to be excellent cars. Not to prove a point, but I know nothing about cars, so didn?t really know what was a good bargain and what wasn?t. So where better place...

kelr101 01.04.2004 (18.08.2004) · Read review
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A fab vehicle if you give it a chance

Advantages: Plenty of room, easy to drive and economical
Disadvantages: Rear windows open outwards rather than down

...Had this car so far for three years from new. Went into Citroen to look at a Picasso but it felt very claustophobic. My wife saw a Multispace in the showroom and suggested we have a look. I said I'm not driving a van, but, after a few minutes of nagging, agreed reluctantly to a test-drive. The vision from inside is tremendous, on a posh car they'd call it panoramic. I was immediately taken by how surpisingly comfortable it was and easy to drive. Being a diesel, it's not as quiet as a petrol engine but I quite like the sound and even though diesel is more pricey, the fuel economy is good. Road tax is £145 for the CO2 emissions. Low insurance grouping as well. There's no alarm but it's not the sort of car thieves go for. There are lots of nooks and crannys for storage and drop down tables in the back for the kids. If you have...

Gary25 31.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.9D

If only it had a bit more of space...

Advantages: Cute, versatile, reasonable price
Disadvantages: Not much to make a fuss about

...OK now... I was looking for our family van before I decided on the 2.5 Turbodiesel intercooler monster (my Hyundai H-1 Starex) and I stumbled into the Citroen dealer. Looks and Body : = The vehicle looks cute. The double side slide doors and the choice of tail hatch or a double door tail gate is neat. The sleek design gives the impression of a very low friction coefficient. Only if the engine could match that... The "half-on-the-curb-test" proved the body had a minimal twist. Good... Panel clearances and trim assembly is good. Tail lights could have been larger and in a better shape. Interior : Good seats although signs of typical French taste for soft seats. Does not provide for too comfortable leg room to the backseat passengers. Luggage space is good enough for the cause...

MuratM 30.04.2004 · Read review
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Review of Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.9D

It is what it says it is! Multispace

Advantages: Space, versatility, comfort
Disadvantages: Ackward to get into the back seats

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Silk1749 30.09.2007 (01.10.2007) · Read review
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Citroen Saxo 1.4

Advantages: Fun, Handles well, Cheap to buy
Disadvantages: dealer parts are expensive, few common problems

...Citroen Saxo 1.4 Exclusive Firstly a bit about what the car has, both inside and out as standard. I'm basing this on a 2000 W plate Mk2 5door automatic model. Inside Electric heated mirrors Electric windows Tilting/sliding sunroof Two air bags, driver and passenger Standard CD player Three speed fan Rear heated windscreen Valour upholstery Rev counter Digital clock Spit folding rear seats Outside Colour coded side strips and bumpers Colour coded mirrors and grill Power steering Servo Assisted Brakes Alloy wheels as standard Remote central locking Car alarm Boot spoiler Statistics According to book figures Top speed - 103 mph 0-60 - 13.9 seconds 3 speed gear box Mpg - 35 Torque 82 lb-ft Petrol Insurance group 5 1360 cc 8v Weight - 880kg My own opinion...

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"Is the Pope in town?!"

Advantages: Sliding doors, lots of space, high driving position
Disadvantages: Visability when reversing, looks like a van!

...Oasis or Blur? Plain chocolate Bounty or milk chocolate Bounty? Berlingo or Picasso? There are some decisions in life where there can be only one choice. For me it has to be Blur, the plain Bounty and a Berlingo (although not necessarily all of them at the same time!) My love affair with the Berlingo started about two and a half years ago when my husband ordered a brochure for the Citroen Picasso. Accompanying this were the particulars for the Berlingo. I was immediately struck by the versatility of the car (more about this later) and also, I must confess, I loved the fact it looked a bit like a van! My husband hated it and put the details in the bin! Clearly underestimating the resourcefulness of us females, he forgot all about the Berlingo for many months. Many months later ..... we bought a new Berlingo for £8,400 from...

eleanor3142 07.07.2005 · Read review
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