Citroen C4 05 plate or alternative

snowdog · 9 Oct 2009 at 14:26

Or simply liked how the C4 looked and the specs ? Regardless that it may or may not have more faults, without having driven one (perhaps I'd change my mind after a drive ?), I'd pick the C4 over the focus too.
Also, for some people the exterior of the car might be far more important than what plastics are used inside perhaps ??

Janesy B · 9 Oct 2009 at 14:34

snowdog said:
Also, for some people the exterior of the car might be far more important than what plastics are used inside perhaps ??

I can understand that, considering most of the time spent will be driving it, not starting longingly at it. Hang on....

And I know you would have it, because you are an awkward little sod

snowdog · 9 Oct 2009 at 14:43

Hmpf, I did a drive in a focus to see what the fuss was all about on OcUK, but I've not seen one thing that I particularly liked about it, I just don't see why so many people recommend them here. It looked dull, it's slower than the competition with the same engine sizes, it was cramped inside, it had very few options ( the ghia spec, eg. no cruise control, no climate control but manually controlled aircon (ugh, had that in my learner car, it was always either too cold or too hot), etc), the ride quality was not just bad, it was appalling, completely laughable how it goes over paved streets and over speedbumps, stuff like that make me wonder why they are regarded highly here...

[TW]Fox · 9 Oct 2009 at 14:44

snowdog said:
Hmpf, I did a drive in a focus to see what the fuss was all about on OcUK, but I've not seen one thing that I particularly liked about it, I just don't see why so many people recommend them here.

You like bigger cars. I'd never buy a Focus either, for the reasons you state, but compared to a similar Vauxhall Astra or something its better.

Janesy B · 9 Oct 2009 at 14:44

Because we have proper roads and it's main rival is the Vauxhall Astra

Dr Who · 9 Oct 2009 at 15:52

Anything is better than the Astra tho, ours goes in a few weeks, good riddance!

ruffneck · 9 Oct 2009 at 16:26

I'd just like to add my experiences from two of the cars mentioned. I goto Spain a lot and rent these types hatchbacks regularly. Generally I normally get either a C4/Focus/207. The C4 is my favourite. I feel it drives better, is more comfortable and quieter then the others.

This is obviously on Spanish roads which can be ahem..carp. I however can't really comment on reliability as I tend to only have them for a couple of weeks.

Jonny Wright · 9 Oct 2009 at 18:08

Focus may be the generic choice, may also be the better choice but the C4 is a nice car which has a bit of character and looks great IMO, I especially like the steering wheel

I have read that you have gone for the C4, I think it's a good choice and the one I would go for, and besides my mum has had a C3 for 7 years from new it may be a bit tinny but nothing has gone wrong up to now other than a few bulbs and the exhaust, general wear and tear.

MikeHunt79 · 9 Oct 2009 at 18:20

Duke said:
He went for the C4 btw.

Pics plz... I really like them, do they still have the funky steering wheel also?

Duke · 9 Oct 2009 at 18:41

MikeHunt79 said:
Pics plz... I really like them, do they still have the funky steering wheel also?

Not seen it yet, but will get some if he doesn't see the thread again.

fonzee · 9 Oct 2009 at 22:42

MikeHunt79 said:
Pics plz... I really like them, do they still have the funky steering wheel also?

yep.

like the C4, good choice. like them in coupe form

Ranger07 · 10 Oct 2009 at 11:45

I'd rather have just about any other make of car than a Citroen, they are truly awful cars. The only ones worth owning are the basic models which have less to go wrong. The C4 is probably loaded with all kinds of gimmicks which will fail.

MikeHunt79 · 10 Oct 2009 at 12:56

Ranger07 said:
I'd rather have just about any other make of car than a Citroen, they are truly awful cars. The only ones worth owning are the basic models which have less to go wrong. The C4 is probably loaded with all kinds of gimmicks which will fail.

such as?

ruffneck · 10 Oct 2009 at 14:32

Ranger07 said:
I'd rather have just about any other make of car than a Citroen, they are truly awful cars. The only ones worth owning are the basic models which have less to go wrong. The C4 is probably loaded with all kinds of gimmicks which will fail.

YEH FRENCH RUBBISH LOLZ

fonzee · 10 Oct 2009 at 14:34

Ranger07 said:
I'd rather have just about any other make of car than a Citroen, they are truly awful cars. The only ones worth owning are the basic models which have less to go wrong. The C4 is probably loaded with all kinds of gimmicks which will fail.

deary me, were you abused by a Xantia at a young age or something?

starfighter · 10 Oct 2009 at 15:07

My brother has literally just purchased a car for 6k.

I told him to get a 1.6 Focus aswell. Got a Skoda 1.9 VRS in the end.

I can't say it was a bad choice, couldn't afford a 1.8 Civic which was my other option or a 1.9TDI Golf but while it is horrible Diesel it is much faster than my 1.6 Astra at 130BHP.

So out of interest what is the opinion on the Fabia 1.9VRS? cheaper and faster than a Golf 1.9TDI if you can live with the Skoda badge.

Duke · 10 Oct 2009 at 16:36

Thats the one he went for - http://www.islingtoncitroen.co.uk/vehicle-details.asp?Make=14&RSpage=2&ID=985478 - brought it over today. Seems very tidy throughout. Obviously not a "drivers" car but more of a general family car which is what they wanted.

starfighter · 10 Oct 2009 at 16:50

Duke said:
Thats the one he went for - http://www.islingtoncitroen.co.uk/vehicle-details.asp?Make=14&RSpage=2&ID=985478 - brought it over today. Seems very tidy throughout. Obviously not a "drivers" car but more of a general family car which is what they wanted.

Well, you know it wouldn't be our choice, calling it a family car doesn't make it ok.

I mean if the cars mentioned are drivers cars then what makes this a family car other than the lack of being a drivers car? built in child seats?

But I do agree it is a bit rarer than a Focus. If performance isn't your issue and you are concerned with "cool" from the average mans perspective then yeah I am sure it is the better option.

snowdog · 10 Oct 2009 at 16:53

starfighter said:
If performance isn't your issue .

Err this car has better performance than a 1.6 focus...

starfighter · 10 Oct 2009 at 17:00

snowdog said:
Err this car has better performance than a 1.6 focus...

It isn't just about BHP though is it.