Russethouse Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Our old Picasso is still going strong but we are at the very beginning of the process of thinking about what we would like to change it for. It has been so reliable (touch wood) that we would happily go for another Picasso (we like Citroens !), and I like the look of the new shape Picasso C3 but there seem to be very few on the road in this area of the UK, where as old Picasso's are thick on the ground. We don't do huge mileage but we do like some room, not only for us but sometimes for moving things about, buying big plants, small bits of furniture etc. Has any one got experience of the new Picasso ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 My son looked at one recently but settled for the C4( not the Picasso model) because it was cooler looking and had loads of technology for a young single man.There are lots of C3 Picasso cars around here, they are very much sit up and beg like the Kangoo but I would have one tomorrow if I could because they have a lot of room and look much nicer than some of the same type by other manufacturers. They are not cheap here either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 We like a bit of room too - and despite our daughter telling us we should buy something really efficient our mileage is so low (we've had our current car since 2004, when it had about 15,000 on the clock and it still hasn't done 70,000) its not such a great issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I've still got my year 2000 Picasso and with less than 100,000kms on the clock.Has been a good workhorse and apart from a few expensive replacement parts, I see no reason to get rid of it - non of that must upgrade for a new car ever few years around here, we all run them forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 [quote user="Russethouse"]We like a bit of room too - and despite our daughter telling us we should buy something really efficient our mileage is so low (we've had our current car since 2004, when it had about 15,000 on the clock and it still hasn't done 70,000) its not such a great issue.[/quote]Why not just keep it, with such low annual mileage and as you say it hasn't given any trouble you should look after it like an old friend until it croaks [:)]Spending a lot more money to get an economical car isn't economical [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroënesque Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I agree, there's no reason to change the old Picasso as I understand it. Do the environmentally good (and economically sensible) thing and keep it going. Depreciation on a new purchase will be a lot more than the cost of keeping your Picasso going for the next three years or so. I suggest shelving the plans to replace the Picasso, but spend a bit of money on some servicing and preventative maintenance. Get the car valeted and any dings or scratches dealt with by a specialist, and get it machine polished with a good layer of wax: it'll come out like new. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Well we wouldn't buy new, but a car that was perhaps two or three years old. We thought we may change the car this year but its been OK so we have put it off, we do have it regularly serviced and it has no dings ! My 'clicker' key needs replacing as its kind of falling apart (the covers for the switches have both fallen off) but apart from that no problems....however come the day it does need replacing I like to be prepared and know what I'm looking for. We are exceptionally lucky to have a mechanic we have known for about 20 years and who we trust - ( he comes and picks up the car in the morning and brings it back Mot'd serviced, repaired if needed etc, and leaves us his car to use ) with this car we did the research and asked him to look out for one - he phoned back with a choice of three and bought this one round for us to test drive. We'll probably do that again. I do like driving it, but then we have had a Visa, a ZX and three BX's so we are used to Citroens.....I just don't want to get to the stage where I have a car thats costing lots in maintenance (this year it was under £200) and no idear of what to look for.I saw a C4 in the car park today - that looked Ok too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I would have a read through Which, What Car, and a couple of French sites about car reliability. I preferred Peugeots but have worked on Citroens occasionally for most of the last 40 years. I think there are wiring and other reliabilty issues with both their current ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 We deviated to a Renault once, [:(] the liklihood is we'll be sticking to a Citroen [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Must you buy a French car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Peugeot versus Citroen now makes as much as Morris versus Austin in the 1960s.If I were resident in France and running a car on a budget I would buy one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 [quote user="LEO"]Must you buy a French car?[/quote] As opposed to what, Japanese , Chinese ? Over the years I have tried various Fords, usually on hire..... I'm happy with Citroens generally - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 We, like you, loved our old picassos - we had two. Then last year we decided to buy a newer model and opted for the C4 picasso. Once again very good, roomy, comfortable, economical (diesel) and good all round visibility.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I bought a C4 Picasso last May. I love it, especially the good all round visibility sueyh mentioned.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm going to keep my eyes open for C4s as well - thanks for the views........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Always worth doing a bit of background reading on such a purchase http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/citroen/c4-picasso-2007/?section=bad; if you are set on the Picasso and you like auto and armchirs you might to look at the 'Lounge' model. Dual mass flywheel failures are the expensive achilles heel (not covered under warranty); It has a Telegraph 3star rating.Trade consensus is that the Ford S-max is the benchmark in this class. It has a Telegraph 5 star rating. Built at Ford's factory in Genk, Belgium. European Car of the Year 2007 and a genuine 7-seater sportscar. Excellent combination of comfort and handling. Mk II improved with better diesels, excellent turbo petrol Ecoboost engine and Powershift autos. 2.0 TDCIs most sensible engines. 1.8 diesel best avoided because of dual mass flywheel failures.I'd recommend test drives before decision either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 We used to run a Renault Espace which was automatic, two gearboxes later we sold it, although it truly was armchair driving. If I won the lottery I'd buy one tomorrow..... My sister picked up a new VW BlueMotion yesterday which has fantastic mpg, any one know how the C4 or C3 fare in practice (not what the brochure says !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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