Cult Car?

[rhoamish]

I personally think the Pluriel is going to develop a very loyal following. It's got so much character for a modern car.

How long before an owner's club appears? What will other Citroen clubs think of it? I'm a bit of a classic car fanatic, although I've never owned an old Citroen. Owners of classic MGs are quite dismissive of the newer models, but then the MG badge only really made a reappearance for marketing purposes: the Citroen badge seems to have run continuously from its birth.

Do you think 2CV clubs will scorn or embrace the Pluriel? I see the two cars as having very similar characters.

[crippsa]

I get the impression it may well be a cult car of the future.

It has got a lot of personality which grows the more its driven.
It also looks fantastic with a hint of new beatle/2CV and yet its own identity too.

The rather naff TV ad may not help though!
Kids have already been chanting "hatchback" "spider" "pickup" etc in the street at it!
Having said that most people seem to love its looks-I sure do.

It will be intresting to see how residuals hold up-the 2CV was always great for holding its value-will the pluriel?

Not if everyone elses leaks like a tea strainer like mine but fingers crossed citroen will sort it.

[plurielzze]

I write for the Citroen Car Club and the pluriel does have a good press, I own one and am very enthusiastic. :) It is a cult car with a following of mostly happy drivers. You almost certainly get a wave off a Pluriel driver if you wave.

 

I really think a Pluriel Owners Club would be a good idea for the UK. Any offers to start one? :blink:

[hertsnminds]

the pluriel does have a good press

The more I compare press reviews to actually owning a car the more I am convinced you cannot review a car unless you drive it as your only vehicle for over 6 months. 2 or 3 days on an all expenses paid manufacturer jolly does not make you objective or give you all the experiences you need to review a car.

 

It also depends what your expectations of the car are compared to your every day needs. I know when the Pluriel first came out the press were comparing it to other soft tops and saying it was not sporty enough, but that completely missed the point, the Pluriel was never supposed to be an MX-5 rival.

 

 

I really think a Pluriel Owners Club would be a good idea for the UK. Any offers to start one?

 

I did try this a couple of years ago when I was an owner. We managed 1 meeting but sadly most of the owners on this forum were early adopters of the Pluriel and were the people having all the problems with the car.

 

Glad to know there are some happy owners out there. However I had so many faults on my Pluriel that I would not have kept it after the warranty ran out, that's why I traded it in for a brand new C4 back in December.

 

I have noticed a lot more Pluriel on the road recently so maybe now it the time to get the happy owners together.

 

I set up a website and 2 forums on Yahoo back in 2004, but again not had much response.

 

http://www.c3pluriel.org.uk/

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/c3plurieluk/

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/citroenc3pluriel/

 

Ian

Black 55 VTR+

[willie229]

:ph34r: You are right Hertsminds to compare the Pluriel to a sports car would be wrong. To own an MX5 or the like would restrict your use. An sports car couldn't carry what the pluriel can, or be as easy going. The wee car turns heads without the revving. It's styling and function is quite unique. It is the first of a new breed. A true 21st century car, using 21st century technology. A transformer rather than a hatch or a spider. A true modular convertable. Yes being an ex 2CV driver, you get the same waves from other Pluriel drivers. This happening in Northern Ireland where distrust is common, is totally remarkable. The car is good for the peace process. woman especially, say nice car when they pass. Then at £50 a year for the tax, low insurance and running costs. what more could you ask for £10,000