Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 Kirsten wrote: > We are thinking about getting a new car, and have been looking at the > Citroen Xsara Picasso. > >>>>>>>> I think they look nice - but apart from that sorry! Mind you that is about the standard of my car knowledge. Trisha SAHM to 3 boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 Kirsten wrote: > We are thinking about getting a new car, and have been looking at the > Citroen Xsara Picasso. > >>>>>>>> I think they look nice - but apart from that sorry! Mind you that is about the standard of my car knowledge. Trisha SAHM to 3 boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 orTrisha@... wrote: > > I think they look nice - but apart from that sorry! > > Mind you that is about the standard of my car knowledge. > Sounds like me - choice of car based on nice colour and having a good radio etc.! http://www.foxstitch.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 we have one had it since November and I LOVE IT.. NOTHING to complain about I just adore it.. Gear stick is a dream (esp sitting that high up) car handling is lovely and visibility is perfect for me.. not had one problem with it so far, and it has 3 full sized seats at the back so you can fit in 3 car seats (2nd stage) if you need more room for dump trips etc the seats come out easily without any trouble (and you can fit in a 2 seater sofa I know I did it from Ikea for my friend lol) and well anything else you want to know just ask.. Oh can I btw suggest that you have a little surf on the internet we found ours in Chalfont (north of London) and live in Surrey but they had the car nearly 2k cheaper and a 1.8 model as opposed to the 1.6 we where looking at down in Kingston.. obviously took a little longer to collect than going the 20 mins down the road to Kingston but for 2k saving I didn't mind and it gave us a lovely chance to give it a good test drive going home via the m25.. Lonnie Phoebe & Eloisa's mama & expecting a Christmas delivery... My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what you start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of chips and a Chocolate cake. I feel better already. New Car! We are thinking about getting a new car, and have been looking at the Citroen Xsara Picasso. Anyone got one, or know anything useful about them? Thanks in advance Kirsten *** NCT enquiry line - 0 *** Live chat http://www.yahoogroups.com/chat/nct-coffee Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 Come on ladies - do a test drive and forget what it looks like, feel how it handles! I test drove most of the small cars in the range before settleing on my Micra, I'd left it till last as I really didn't like the look of it, but its handling way out did the new Fiesta which was the one I liked the look of most. And that was 7 years ago now. Every time my DH mentions a new car and asks my opinion, I say take me for a test drive and I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 > We are thinking about getting a new car, and have been looking at the > Citroen Xsara Picasso. > > Anyone got one, or know anything useful about them? We test drove one, thinking of trading in our Mondeo. Unfortunately Citreon were very sniffy about the Mondeo and offered a really silly price for it, so we didn't bother in the end. We found the best price for a Picasso online at autosave.co.uk - Only problem is that you have to be a church member to get the discount (not a problem with us). Still thinking about this - or a Renault Scenic - would like to know thoughts on this as well. Have you test driven the Picasso yet? It has a really light clutch which I'm not used to ( the Mondeo is like a tank to drive the clutch is so heavy) so I was 'kangaroo hopping' along the road until i got used to it LOL! Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 Yes, but a Volvo is a Volvo is a Volvo and having owned Volvos for the last 10 years we aren't going to change now! There are however loads of different accessories to ponder over... & -Jane wrote: > Come on ladies - do a test drive and forget what it looks like, feel how it > handles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 > Yes, but a Volvo is a Volvo is a Volvo and having owned Volvos for the last 10 > years we aren't going to change now! There are however loads of different > accessories to ponder over... Bit like us and Fords! (DH used to work at the Ford HQ and actually worked out the pricing for the Mondeo!) Problem is that we need something a bit more roomy than a Mondeo, but not as big as a Galaxy and they don't do anything in the Mini-MPV level Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 Caroline Pearce wrote: > - > > Bit like us and Fords! (DH used to work at the Ford HQ and > actually worked out the pricing for the Mondeo!) Problem is that > we need something a bit more roomy than a Mondeo, but not as > big as a Galaxy and they don't do anything in the Mini-MPV level Have a look at the Volvo V70 - lots of room for three in the back seat - plus you can get the extra seats in the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >we have one had it since November and I LOVE IT.. NOTHING to complain about I just adore it.. >Oh can I btw suggest that you have a little surf on the internet we found ours in Chalfont (north of London) and live in Surrey but they had the car nearly 2k cheaper and a 1.8 model as opposed to the 1.6 we where looking at down in Kingston.. obviously took a little longer to collect than going the 20 mins down the road to Kingston but for 2k saving I didn't mind and it gave us a lovely chance to give it a good test drive going home via the m25.. Lonnie, We have been quoted £11,245 for a 1.8 16-valve SX model. Does this sound good to you? I know it is cheaper than the list price but I would like to know if I can get it cheaper as we are paying cash. We are in Surrey too and have seen that price up in Croydon near my parents, so looks like we will be travelling to pick it up! We are also planning on getting the new no.plate so collecting on 1st Sept, but we are off on Hols on the 2nd. I seem to be doing everything with a tight deadline this summer!! Kirsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >we have one had it since November and I LOVE IT.. NOTHING to complain about I just adore it.. >Oh can I btw suggest that you have a little surf on the internet we found ours in Chalfont (north of London) and live in Surrey but they had the car nearly 2k cheaper and a 1.8 model as opposed to the 1.6 we where looking at down in Kingston.. obviously took a little longer to collect than going the 20 mins down the road to Kingston but for 2k saving I didn't mind and it gave us a lovely chance to give it a good test drive going home via the m25.. Lonnie, We have been quoted £11,245 for a 1.8 16-valve SX model. Does this sound good to you? I know it is cheaper than the list price but I would like to know if I can get it cheaper as we are paying cash. We are in Surrey too and have seen that price up in Croydon near my parents, so looks like we will be travelling to pick it up! We are also planning on getting the new no.plate so collecting on 1st Sept, but we are off on Hols on the 2nd. I seem to be doing everything with a tight deadline this summer!! Kirsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >I say take me for a test drive and I'll let you know. > > Really !! :-)))))) Kirsten > > >*** NCT enquiry line - 0 *** > >Live chat http://www.yahoogroups.com/chat/nct-coffee > >Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >I say take me for a test drive and I'll let you know. > > Really !! :-)))))) Kirsten > > >*** NCT enquiry line - 0 *** > >Live chat http://www.yahoogroups.com/chat/nct-coffee > >Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >I say take me for a test drive and I'll let you know. > > Really !! :-)))))) Kirsten > > >*** NCT enquiry line - 0 *** > >Live chat http://www.yahoogroups.com/chat/nct-coffee > >Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 > Caroline: Problem is that > we need something a bit more roomy than a Mondeo, but not as > big as a Galaxy and they don't do anything in the Mini-MPV level Zafira is a nice light MPV if I could tempt you to Vauxhall! 7 seats, the back 2 fold down flat into the boot space (so they are always there when you need them!) About the length of an Astra (give or take 4 inches) but the space is in the height. The middle row of seats is a bench which slides forward & back and folds down 1/3 or 2/3. (It`s DH`s car, I am still in lurrrve with my zippy little Corsa though!) Barbara Happy Zafira owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 > Caroline: Problem is that > we need something a bit more roomy than a Mondeo, but not as > big as a Galaxy and they don't do anything in the Mini-MPV level Zafira is a nice light MPV if I could tempt you to Vauxhall! 7 seats, the back 2 fold down flat into the boot space (so they are always there when you need them!) About the length of an Astra (give or take 4 inches) but the space is in the height. The middle row of seats is a bench which slides forward & back and folds down 1/3 or 2/3. (It`s DH`s car, I am still in lurrrve with my zippy little Corsa though!) Barbara Happy Zafira owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 > Caroline: Problem is that > we need something a bit more roomy than a Mondeo, but not as > big as a Galaxy and they don't do anything in the Mini-MPV level Zafira is a nice light MPV if I could tempt you to Vauxhall! 7 seats, the back 2 fold down flat into the boot space (so they are always there when you need them!) About the length of an Astra (give or take 4 inches) but the space is in the height. The middle row of seats is a bench which slides forward & back and folds down 1/3 or 2/3. (It`s DH`s car, I am still in lurrrve with my zippy little Corsa though!) Barbara Happy Zafira owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >Still thinking about this - or a >Renault Scenic - would like to know thoughts on this as well. >Have you test driven the Picasso yet? >Caroline We were also looking at the Renault, but I haven't drive either of them yet, I have a test drive of the Picasso booked for Saturday! I will let you know if I bounce down the road! Kirsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >Still thinking about this - or a >Renault Scenic - would like to know thoughts on this as well. >Have you test driven the Picasso yet? >Caroline We were also looking at the Renault, but I haven't drive either of them yet, I have a test drive of the Picasso booked for Saturday! I will let you know if I bounce down the road! Kirsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 Kirsten wrote: I know it is cheaper than the list price but I > would like to know if I can get it cheaper as we are paying cash.>>>>>>>>>>>> We are members of the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) and I know they have contacts with various companies to give better prices so maybe it would be worth checking your DH's company to see if they have any kind of contacts. Otherwise I would agree with checking the web. Also you always see these *better* prices for cars imported into the Country but has anyone dared to do that? I have never had the luxury of a new car but am quite happy with my Galaxy. Trisha SAHM to 3 boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >We are members of the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) and I >know they have contacts with various companies to give better prices >so maybe it would be worth checking your DH's company to see if they >have any kind of contacts. > >Otherwise I would agree with checking the web. Also you always see >these *better* prices for cars imported into the Country but has >anyone dared to do that? > >I have never had the luxury of a new car but am quite happy with my >Galaxy. > >Trisha >SAHM to 3 boys > Unfortunately DH has his own business so we aren't members of any of these useful organisations! I will have a look on the web, when I have finished reading all my lovely messages! I have never had a new car before either, and I am only getting on now cos we have sold the house and made a bit of profit from the sale! and DH hates driving my little 10yr old Citroen AX! He had a couple of Landrovers for his business but they are all grubby and I won't get in one with DS, so at weekends we all pile into the AX! Kirsten Mum to (23 months) Step-mom to Shelby (6yrs) Trainee ANT, and Memb-sec Woking and Knaphill Branches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >We are members of the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) and I >know they have contacts with various companies to give better prices >so maybe it would be worth checking your DH's company to see if they >have any kind of contacts. > >Otherwise I would agree with checking the web. Also you always see >these *better* prices for cars imported into the Country but has >anyone dared to do that? > >I have never had the luxury of a new car but am quite happy with my >Galaxy. > >Trisha >SAHM to 3 boys > Unfortunately DH has his own business so we aren't members of any of these useful organisations! I will have a look on the web, when I have finished reading all my lovely messages! I have never had a new car before either, and I am only getting on now cos we have sold the house and made a bit of profit from the sale! and DH hates driving my little 10yr old Citroen AX! He had a couple of Landrovers for his business but they are all grubby and I won't get in one with DS, so at weekends we all pile into the AX! Kirsten Mum to (23 months) Step-mom to Shelby (6yrs) Trainee ANT, and Memb-sec Woking and Knaphill Branches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >Caroline Pearce wrote: > >> - >> >> Bit like us and Fords! (DH used to work at the Ford HQ and >> actually worked out the pricing for the Mondeo!) Problem is that >> we need something a bit more roomy than a Mondeo, but not as >> big as a Galaxy and they don't do anything in the Mini-MPV level > From: Dick >Have a look at the Volvo V70 - lots of room for three in the back seat - plus >you can get the extra seats in the boot. We're looking at the Seat Alhambra, Galaxy/Sharan clone but way cheaper with more bits. (will test drive of course , as always ;-) ) Angi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 >Caroline Pearce wrote: > >> - >> >> Bit like us and Fords! (DH used to work at the Ford HQ and >> actually worked out the pricing for the Mondeo!) Problem is that >> we need something a bit more roomy than a Mondeo, but not as >> big as a Galaxy and they don't do anything in the Mini-MPV level > From: Dick >Have a look at the Volvo V70 - lots of room for three in the back seat - plus >you can get the extra seats in the boot. We're looking at the Seat Alhambra, Galaxy/Sharan clone but way cheaper with more bits. (will test drive of course , as always ;-) ) Angi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 slides forward & back and folds down 1/3 or 2/3. > > (It`s DH`s car, I am still in lurrrve with my zippy little Corsa > though!) > > Barbara oooh me too!! (mind you I don;t know how strong I am, I managed to snap off the wiper/screen wash control lever today, trying to wash my screen!) Angi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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