Don't buy a citroen

Speaking of cars ... I bought a new Toyota RunX RSI in April. The car has 9500km on the clock, but around 1000km the brakes started making a noise which sounded like - to me anyway - the brake pads are gone. I know that driving like this for the past 1000km has run the risk of disc damage, but will brake pads really go at 8500km - especially considering a) Do not brake hard often and b) for the first 2000km I drove like a grandmother?
 
I remember when I had my Alfa. Everytime I sent it in for a service I would be nervous the whole day wondering how much the service bill would come up to.

Loved the car in terms of features and ride, but the cost to maintain was something else.
 
Dolby said:
Speaking of cars ... I bought a new Toyota RunX RSI in April. The car has 9500km on the clock, but around 1000km the brakes started making a noise which sounded like - to me anyway - the brake pads are gone. I know that driving like this for the past 1000km has run the risk of disc damage, but will brake pads really go at 8500km - especially considering a) Do not brake hard often and b) for the first 2000km I drove like a grandmother?
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seems to be a problem with Toyota brakepads - I have to change the pads in my Corolla every 10 000 kms, If I'm lucky it lasts for 15 000. The worst part is that there are no alternatives to the Toyota manufactured pads - all the others don't fit - my Hyundai on the other hand has been running for 26 thousand kms now and the brakes are still fine
 
tibby.dude said:
Me too but I don't expect a courtesy car from them :).
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it's only so i can get back home, and back to them to pick up my vehicle, then again they prolly give me a atos or getz - do you drive those things or pedal them home :D :confused: :D
 
xtermin8or said:
it's only so i can get back home, and back to them to pick up my vehicle
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Most dealerships have too few cars for that purpose around but usually they have a dropoff service where we all squeeze into a little Polo to take us to work and if your fellow passenger is a very sexy blond rep then you don't mind so much :).
 
@ tibby - you're lucky dude, i usually get stuck with fat, stinky, old geezers, intent on smoking their chesties in the car
 
Complain about Citroen South Africa

If you have any problems with your Citroen please email Deseree van Jaarsveld [email protected] she will be able to assist you with all your complaints and they will refund any items such as the Wiper Blade issue mentioned in this post.

Deseree van Jaarsveld
Tel: (+27 13) 752-7430
Fax: (+27 13) 752-6524
E-mail:[email protected]
Postal Address: P.O.Box 6473 Nelspruit 1200
Physical Address: 1 Andrew Str Aloe Park Cnt Vintonia Nelspruit
 
I too today had crap experience with Citroen in Centurion. The only answer they know is book it in and we will look. Can't help me with NOTHING except how much it will cost! And will also take me away but not fetch me as the traffic is too bad for them!!! I mean dam, have they never heard of courtesy cars or must they consult the french for that to! I agree 100% with moklet, in that respect but as for the car it self, it great so far.

Took my stuff and went to Citroen in Silverton, they were more helpfull and sorted out the 3 problems I had within 10min, answerd 100rds of my questions and showed me how everything works as the manual is just plain ****e. They also know what they are talking about and don't have to um and ahh and then suck something outta their thumb. They will definitely be seeing me again for services and so on...

CENTURION LOOK AND LEARN, THEN TRY HARDER!
 
hmm... a guy told me the other day a french car is quite a bad buy... now i know the renault megane's front fender costs more than they are willing to insure you for on that car. but i really thought the citroen would be a good car... but obviously i'm rather going to go for a German car, or maybe a Honda...
 
Peder said:
hmm... a guy told me the other day a french car is quite a bad buy... now i know the renault megane's front fender costs more than they are willing to insure you for on that car. but i really thought the citroen would be a good car... but obviously i'm rather going to go for a German car, or maybe a Honda...
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In Europe i would imagine it sells quite well and probably holds its resale value.
Problem with buying any french car in SA however, is the waiting list for parts.

I find most french cars a little too dinky which is ideal if you driving on the tiny little windy roads in Europe but not in SA.

I always opt for German. Just safer that way and i know the demand for german cars will always be there so chances of seeing my money come trade-in time is a win / win situation.
 
This thread should really read "Don't buy a Citroen from Centurion" there seem to be more issues with the dealer than the car.
 
Wow - only saw this thread now. It's about the same time I got rid of my C2. Also bought it at Centurion. Also had the experience with the expensive wiper-blades, with the C2 apparently using "custom" blades that could only be fitted to the C2 and C4. They cost me a pretty penny and had to be replaced at least once a year! The services for the C2 were VERY expensive, around R1500 - R2300. I traded the car in before the big 60k service.

Buy a Honda... ;)
 
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