jabus

Hi there, I have just upgraded from ownership of a 2007 C1 Vibe with 37,000 miles on the clock (6k were mine) to a new gen Hyundai i10 after 6 months of owning the C1. My reasons for the upgrade were simple - the C1, though not claiming to be anything different, was basic beyond belief. You probably have more kit on your Fiesta! I found the ride quality bone-jarringly awful, even with just me in the car. Fully laden, it was close to unbearable - and I had 4 new premium tyres fitted. The engine, though economical, was in every other way awful - and I was told at a service that my car was in pristine condition by the mechanics, so it's not my car that was the issue! It is loud, slow, and the polar opposite of smooth. By way of contrast (and I know it's new) the 1.0 3cyl engine (essentially the same) in my i10 is an absolute joy to drive, despite hauling around 100kg of extra weight. The driving position wasn't too bad, but no seat height adjustment is offered and the steering wheel only adjusts for height. The build quality is what can only be expected; cheap nasty plastics but they feel robust and built to last. Having said that, the boot in my car would flood when raining - and I really do mean puddles of water on the boot liner. Citroen quoted me £185 just to find the cause of the problem. However, the main issue was the clutch. Despite my car being in great condition, the clutch was actually so heavy that it gave me cramps in my knee that I now take medication for! Now, I know I am obviously an extreme example but it goes some way to proving a point. The brakes were also pretty poor (I even had the pads and discs replaced), although I appreciate that the discs are only small. Also irritating is the lack of an analogue fuel gauge, and lack of temperature gauge altogether. Plus points are the cost of ownership - very good on petrol, tax is only £20/year and the insurance is group 1E, and the aux input for the radio - although the sound quality is dreadful! In summary, there are far better cars for the price of a good used C1!