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Citroen C4 Gand picasso
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 stevethenorm  Watton, Norfolk 08 Feb 18 7.54am |
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Im looking at getting one of these as my family is growing and the old Ford Focus just isnt big enough anymore.
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| stevethenorm Watton, Norfolk 08 Feb 18 7.56am |
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Sorry. C4 GRAND Picasso.
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| Midlands Eagle 08 Feb 18 8.14am |
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Have you tried driving one? I had a high miler as a hire car in The Canaries last year and didn't like it very much as it was lollopy, rather like driving a boat
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| stevethenorm Watton, Norfolk 08 Feb 18 8.27am |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
Have you tried driving one? I had a high miler as a hire car in The Canaries last year and didn't like it very much as it was lollopy, rather like driving a boat Thanks. No I havent yet but I have read thats its a bit soft suspension wise. Cheers
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| PA Bedfordshire 08 Feb 18 11.58am |
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I’ve driven one (or mainly my wife has) for about the last 10 years. We’re on our third one, so I guess that tells you I reckon they’re pretty good. Very practical with loads of room, 7 seats, big boot and if you get the higher model you get a good spec too. When the seats are down it’s like a big van. Currently got the diesel automatic and it’s not a great driving experience. Bit of a delay when you put your foot down, which our previous petrol version didn’t do. Basically a good value car for a family. Two of my kids have now flown the nest, so thankfully we won’t need one of these big cars when we change. Hopefully a Jaguar F Type next....
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| stevethenorm Watton, Norfolk 08 Feb 18 12.07pm |
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Originally posted by PA
I’ve driven one (or mainly my wife has) for about the last 10 years. We’re on our third one, so I guess that tells you I reckon they’re pretty good. Very practical with loads of room, 7 seats, big boot and if you get the higher model you get a good spec too. When the seats are down it’s like a big van. Currently got the diesel automatic and it’s not a great driving experience. Bit of a delay when you put your foot down, which our previous petrol version didn’t do. Basically a good value car for a family. Two of my kids have now flown the nest, so thankfully we won’t need one of these big cars when we change. Hopefully a Jaguar F Type next.... Thanks for the input. I know the diesel wont be as responsive but your looking at almost 15miles more per gallon and £150 tax per year rather than almost £300. Is the build quality good you think? Also is the auto box ok? Ive read it can be a bit chuddery when it changes gear?
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 08 Feb 18 12.15pm |
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Know the width of it. Don't add to the many on the road who don't. They should have a limit of time allowed on the road.
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| PA Bedfordshire 08 Feb 18 1.27pm |
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Originally posted by stevethenorm
Thanks for the input. I know the diesel wont be as responsive but your looking at almost 15miles more per gallon and £150 tax per year rather than almost £300. Is the build quality good you think? Also is the auto box ok? Ive read it can be a bit chuddery when it changes gear?
Yeah, the build quality seems pretty good. No problems in that regard. And yes, we’ve experience the juddery engine, when pulling away from stationary. I wasn’t sure if it was the auto or the diesel but it’s going on for MOT and Service next week and we’ve asked them to look at that.
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| Stuk Top half 08 Feb 18 1.29pm |
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Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
Know the width of it. Don't add to the many on the road who don't. They should have a limit of time allowed on the road. The same type of people who think hitting the brakes makes the car narrower.
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pefwin  Where you have to have an English ... 08 Feb 18 6.41pm |
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Originally posted by PA
Two of my kids have now flown the nest, so thankfully we won’t need one of these big cars when we change. Hopefully a Jaguar F Type next.... Got a F-Pace, nice, fast, good acceleration for an Indian car. Not a nice choice, had a Zafira (sp?) as a courtsey car once clutch was crap and car "clunky", only bonus was it was winter and the missus liked the heated steering wheel.
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| davenotamonkey 08 Feb 18 6.57pm |
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Originally posted by PA
I’ve driven one (or mainly my wife has) for about the last 10 years. We’re on our third one, so I guess that tells you I reckon they’re pretty good. Very practical with loads of room, 7 seats, big boot and if you get the higher model you get a good spec too. When the seats are down it’s like a big van. Currently got the diesel automatic and it’s not a great driving experience. Bit of a delay when you put your foot down, which our previous petrol version didn’t do. Basically a good value car for a family. Two of my kids have now flown the nest, so thankfully we won’t need one of these big cars when we change. Hopefully a Jaguar F Type next.... Just to clarify - you've have 3 of these in the last 10 years? Were they on hire purchase or something? A new car every 3-or-so years would be a warning signal for me, unless you were trading in...
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| pefwin Where you have to have an English ... 08 Feb 18 7.02pm |
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why not an X-trail, CRV, or Qashqai+2?
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