Gav

Thanks for your coments so far... Having found a good Fiat dealer who understands repeat custom, it sounds that good Citroen dealers are even fewer and further between! Until this year my Punto has been very reliable, and I really don't want to have a car that has to keep going back to be fixed. I've read on this forum and other websites, that the plastics are substandard, and I want a car that is better in key areas, not worse. The cabin being very important. I ruled out the 206 because it looks so nasty inside. Interesting that there's no lumbar support. I don't have a bad back now, but I don't want one, ever. I've found my Punto's seat to be comfortable for a good few hours driving. Having driven a few cars over longer distances it's been interesting to see how long it takes to feel aching etc... Another consideration of mine is the lighting. I like cars that have seperate tail and stop/brake lights. Older cars with no 3rd brake light sometimes confuse me because I can't easily see they're braking. The Polo is probably the strongest car for me, and although slightly more expensive to begin with, looks to have good residuals. Of course, the Germans aren't as good as they used to be. I think I'll still go and test drive a C3, to see if it is worth considering at all. It looks good, and that attracts me, and even more so my wife! If only more small cars looked as good...

Currently I drive a 2000W Punto ELX. It's getting on and starting to cost me money to keep on the road at approaching 70k miles in 5 years. I got it nearly new at 9 months old, and liked that significant 40% saving over new. Now I have more demands, which might warrant a brand new car next. Having said that, a quick glace through the C3 standard equipment list looked promising to find a used C3 with the spec I desire. So is anyone here able to confirm or deny that I could get what I want in a C3, and which model is best. I expect the Exclusive diesel to be the one... CD with MP3 or CD Changer Aircon or climate control Driver & passenger seat height adjustment Driver seat lumbar adjustment Trip computer ABS (without it my Punto's brakes are not the greatest) Traction control Electric mirrors Electric Windows 45+ mpg (reason for the Diesel) Also I'm interested to hear more about the C3 in everyday life. I know all mass produced models of car have some good ones and some bad ones. My Punto was great, not having had any problems until this year. I enjoy driving fairly hard cross country, and in my 60bhp Punto I've caught up and sometimes overtaken some serious cars on the twisty stuff. So does the C3 handle. And of course, for my wife, are they easy to park... Finally, with the dealer discounts, can you haggle even more? I always surf around to find the best price so that I know what I can get something for, using it to keep a dealer keen. I've enjoyed buying nearly new cars (my Punto and my wifes 307) at about 40% off new list price for 9-10 months old. Is that kind of discount available for a C3, eg dealer demonstrator? Thanks for you help Gav :blink: