C4 Grand Picasso Egs

[Daniel350]

Hi I am just looking at replacing my wifes 53 reg Ford Galaxy Ghia with a new C4 Grand Picasso 1.6HDi EGS VTR+.

 

What are the known problems with these as all the known problems on the Galaxy came up on Ours. Climate control packed up once a year, Driveshaft failed, Rear Washer didn't work and front tyres wore badly.

 

I know the reviews say the EGS isn't particularly smooth on changing but you can road test it and see if you think it is a problem. What I am more worried about is what breaks on it leaving you at the side of the road with a big bill in your hand.

 

Any help to a newbie would be helpfull.

[wozza]

Nothing really breaks. They are fairly reliable cars to be honest.

 

The EGS box is also smooth if you drive it properly. Like a manual it requires you come off the gas when changing gear to get a smoother gearchange. Most people who review them don't do this and then moan about the gearchange. What they forget is it is actually a manual gearbox with an actuator for the clutch no torque converter like a regular automatic has. Hence different driving style needed.

 

Check out the http://c4owners.org/news.php website though lots more owners over there and various threads can be found detailing the issues you are likely to get.