Harsh Drive

[Tyke]

Had the C1 for nearly 3 months now and its a very harsh quirky drive at times.

It doesent soak up bumps very well and the steering can sometimes be quite vague.

Its not a car to drive if your feeling Physically tired after a 12 hour shift.

The seats should have been softer and more moulded as you have to brace yourself if your cornering with any speed.

Its not a bad car for the price but not one i can say i really enjoy driving.

Jumped in my old peugeot 106 today after not driving it for 3 months (gave it to my daughter when i got the c1) and although its an old tired car it did feel nicer to drive than the c1 even if the steering is a little heavy.

Im wondering what the c1 will handle like in winter with ice and frost, i reckon it will be a bit skittish.

Yes i reckon had the C1 had softer suspension and better seats it would be a lot nicer to drive.

Lets hope mine softens up abit with more milage on the clock.

[Martin_1973_uk]

Well I have had my Citroen C1 now for two months and think for the money its great. I don't know why people with C4's keep slating it as its a totally different price bracket of car. Why would anyone buy a Citroen anyway? I only bought a C1 as its made by Toyota. I wouldn't have touched it with a barge pole otherwise. The only input Citroen had was the badge and the lights. Had to make me laugh as the only common reported problem so far on the C1 is water leaking in through the lights, Citroen can't even get the one thing they had to do right. Why are so many C4 owners having to drive C1's anyway, answer, their cars have been built by idiots and keep faling apart. Go Japanese, you'll never go back.

 

Now about the car, I think it handles great, very very economical and looks great as well. The down sides to me is the rear vision is terrible, for a city car its a serious fault but I can live with that. Also the tyre noise is loud but if I switch to Goodyears it should make it a lot better. Otherwise I think the car for £6,500 is a real bargain. The firm ride is great as I mostly use mine out of town on twisty roads and it handles well. Engine is nippy enough. Materiels used in the cabin are great, except the gearknob. Having ABS and a CD player means city cars have come a long way.

 

I can't recommend this car enough. Don't go just by the looks, take a test drive and you'll be hooked.

[Tyke]

Well I have had my Citroen C1 now for two months and think for the money its great. I don't know why people with C4's keep slating it as its a totally different price bracket of car. Why would anyone buy a Citroen anyway? I only bought a C1 as its made by Toyota. I wouldn't have touched it with a barge pole otherwise. The only input Citroen had was the badge and the lights. Had to make me laugh as the only common reported problem so far on the C1 is water leaking in through the lights, Citroen can't even get the one thing they had to do right. Why are so many C4 owners having to drive C1's anyway, answer, their cars have been built by idiots and keep faling apart. Go Japanese, you'll never go back.

 

Now about the car, I think it handles great, very very economical and looks great as well. The down sides to me is the rear vision is terrible, for a city car its a serious fault but I can live with that. Also the tyre noise is loud but if I switch to Goodyears it should make it a lot better. Otherwise I think the car for £6,500 is a real bargain. The firm ride is great as I mostly use mine out of town on twisty roads and it handles well. Engine is nippy enough. Materiels used in the cabin are great, except the gearknob. Having ABS and a CD player means city cars have come a long way.

 

I can't recommend this car enough. Don't go just by the looks, take a test drive and you'll be hooked.

Yes thats why i bought it, becouse of the Toyota engine.

[Tyke]

Today i enjoyed driving the C1, becouse i was not so tired after work and i had a steady drive home instead of throwing it about as i sometimes do.

I reckon its going to be one of those cars that you sometimes enjoy and other times find hard work depending on your mood and where you are driving it.

[Martin_1973_uk]

I can honestly say I always enjoy driving it. It gets me about and doesn't break down. Yet its also fairly fun to drive and doesn't cost a fortune at the pumps or post office. Cars seem to be getting bigger and bigger these days so its good to see a car bucking the trend. Why have a mondeo size car with just one person in it? 1 Ton + of metal to transport 100KGS, now does that make sense?