Hi how reliable is this car? 2017 model. I currently have a BMW 1 series diesel its cheap to run and had no issues with it. However, I need a 3 isofix rear or a 3 adult seat car.
Would a Citroen be reliable enough or is there a better make such as Seat, Audi or BmW that has either 3 isofix or 3 full adult seat rear seats
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Most cars of most makes are pretty reliable. Statistically some makes are more reliable than others, and when you buy a 6-year-old car you have to take your chances, using your best skill and judgment. Choosing the make with best reliability stats will be no guarantee, you can still be unlucky. It will usually cost money to change a car, and you will always be swapping the known for the unknown.
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Thanks I know, I guess some perhaps are more reliable than others? Like my current car has no issues not even with breaks or suspension etc something that all my previous cars has had issues with after buying. The one I am currently looking at is diesel, auto and 50k miles. I need a diesel I couldn't possibly go back to a petrol, I guess I feel more deflated about the fact I need a car I don't find that attractive and have been trying to find a car that would meet our needs but that I will also love too. I feel then the risk would be over run by excitement but buying a new car out necessitates and then to have issues I would be so annoyed spending money on something I don't actually like.
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If it’s a diesel, then it’s probably running the Psa dv6 engine found in loads of Ford , Peugeot , Citroen models . Nothing wrong here , but my concern would be the gearbox . It’s likely to have an automated robotic manual gearbox which can be temperamental.
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research a Skoda Octavia diesel. Always has good reports, you will have to check the seat suitability as I have no idea but it a fair size and practical car
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Hi is this different to what would be in my BMW 1 series? I did drive a Citreon automatic in my driving lessons and it was awful but this was over ten years ago so was hoping it would of improved.
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We've got a '17 C4 Grand Pic 1.6 Blue Hdi Manual, now over 50k. It has an appetite for brakes, but the only mechanical repair has been a new thermostat (which was rather dear!). The auto box on these is a proper TC auto not the EGS versions on earlier ones, and is widely accepted as excellent. The big problem with the diesels is the ad blue tank assembly - the ad blue gets where it shouldn't and wrecks the pump / level / electronics. They are dear from Citroen - around £1k + fitting - and there's no warning a problem is developing. The actual engine seems OK, have heard of very little issue with it - the cam belt can fail early, so budget in a change around 70k. The wires to the handbrake motors / rear ABS sensors can rub through which causes mayhem, but is easily resolved, as long as the repairer is aware. Heater matric seems prone to blocking causing a lack of heat on the driver's side - but it is easily changed as accessible from the passenger footwell without taking the dash out. Note that there are 2 1.6 diesel options, 100 and 120 BHP - make sure you get a 120 version! The headlights are a disappointment after the MK1, but improved with higher output bulbs.
No plans to replace ours - I imagine it will get run till it drops!!
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Thanks, the one I am looking at is a 2.0 litre will this be 120
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If you can specify your needs a little more, there will be a flurry of enthusiastic suggestions, some of which might be a little more exciting than you're expecting.
You say it must be diesel. Why? Are you doing loads of miles or do you just like the torque?
Am I right that you need three isofix seats, but they could be two in the back and one in the front (if appropriate to the child's age)? Do you need space for five, including 3 kids?
What's your budget?
What do you like about your current car?
Edited by Adampr on 03/07/2023 at 14:32
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Diesel as do a lot of road trips, driving 200 plus miles and I like not having to top up every week. Yes ideally 3 isofix or 3 full adult seats and in the back seat because there will also be another adult on some journeys and being in the middle wouldn't be practical as he is 6ft 3.
I like my current car because its small, lovely and fun to drive I love the way it takes corners and it looks good.
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Oh and budget around 12k
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I'd be thinking about a small(er) seven seater like a Mazda 5 or Ford S-Max.
If you're willing to go older, a Honda FR-V would be ideal. I used to have one and they're surprisingly enjoyable. It might need the occasional repair (due to age), but you'd have thousands left in your pocket to pay for it
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I'd be thinking about a small(er) seven seater like a Mazda 5 or Ford S-Max.
An S-Max isn't a small seven seater, surely you are thinking of a Grand C-Max?.
£12k is just about enough to get into a Vauxhall Combo Life. These use the same platform as the C4 Picasso and would be either 1.5 turbo diesel or 1.2 turbo petrol. You do get seven seat versions (and a LWB version with epic amounts of interior space), but the five seater does have three sets of rear Isofix points, and all three seats are the same size. Massive boot and plenty of interior space (certainly more than the Picasso). You do also get Citroen (Berlingo) and Peugeot (Rifter) badged versions of the same car, but the Vauxhall is the cheapest as a used car. They are obviously van based, but apparently nice things to drive, comfy, good ride and decent road manners.
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I'd be thinking about a small(er) seven seater like a Mazda 5 or Ford S-Max.
An S-Max isn't a small seven seater, surely you are thinking of a Grand C-Max?.
£12k is just about enough to get into a Vauxhall Combo Life. These use the same platform as the C4 Picasso and would be either 1.5 turbo diesel or 1.2 turbo petrol. You do get seven seat versions (and a LWB version with epic amounts of interior space), but the five seater does have three sets of rear Isofix points, and all three seats are the same size. Massive boot and plenty of interior space (certainly more than the Picasso). You do also get Citroen (Berlingo) and Peugeot (Rifter) badged versions of the same car, but the Vauxhall is the cheapest as a used car. They are obviously van based, but apparently nice things to drive, comfy, good ride and decent road manners.
No, I meant the S-Max. I appreciate the footprint isn't exactly small, but it's just got a bit more of a 'sporty' stance than the usual MPV.
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