I really like small cars, but these days manufacturers seem to think that small car buyers will be happy with a low power weedy engine. Cars are getting bigger and heavier and those of us who live alone or as just a couple without kids have little choice. Of course we could look for a used GTI or something, but I find most of them have been thrashed or modified. So, after a test drive, we bought a used 2016 C1 Puretech Flair 82 HP. I'm impressed! It pulls really well and has plenty of low-down torque.
@@BuckleUpShow An MX5 would be good, but parking space is a major issue so we need a car no bigger than the c1. Second issue is that around here, an MX5 would be stripped bare in a month.
By the way, I think it would be a good idea to write the year of the car you're reviewing. After all, the models change throughout time, and somebody who looks for a specific year cannot find the video because it doesn't have the year in the title.
It's every 8, generally with a Facelift around the 4 year mark, and the agreed distinction as far as motoring publications are concerned tends to be pre or post facelift for any given model, not the model year. The second Generation Citroen C1 never had a distinct facelift so it's just the Citroen C1
The wiper stalk actually works the same as the Toyota range , and you can change the wiper stalk with one from a Toyota auris, those parts are not made by Citroen at all
Not related to the video, but I wonder why in some countries there are more manual cars but in others automatic. For example, more manual cars in Italy, Spain, UK, and more automatic cars in Sweden, Finland, Russia. It seems to me it depends on how poor the people are or something. Although it's strange for Russia, since Russians are pretty poor, certainly poorer than any Europeans. Maybe Russians just invest more in a car, or something. You would think that countries like Italy or UK should have much more automatic cars, being relatively small countries. Certainly more than Russia, where the distances one travels are usually longer. (I determined this by looking at the market of used cars)
Automatics have certain advantages in the snow, but maybe the British, Italians and Spanish just place driving enjoyment higher in their priorities when buying a car
I really like small cars, but these days manufacturers seem to think that small car buyers will be happy with a low power weedy engine. Cars are getting bigger and heavier and those of us who live alone or as just a couple without kids have little choice. Of course we could look for a used GTI or something, but I find most of them have been thrashed or modified. So, after a test drive, we bought a used 2016 C1 Puretech Flair 82 HP. I'm impressed! It pulls really well and has plenty of low-down torque.
How small are we talking cause whenever you feel like moving on the c1 you sound like a prime candidate for an MX5
@@BuckleUpShow An MX5 would be good, but parking space is a major issue so we need a car no bigger than the c1. Second issue is that around here, an MX5 would be stripped bare in a month.
I have both a Citroen C1 and a Suzuki Jimny. Their length are comparable, especially removing the wheel on the rear of the Jimny. @@andyhowlett2231
By the way, I think it would be a good idea to write the year of the car you're reviewing. After all, the models change throughout time, and somebody who looks for a specific year cannot find the video because it doesn't have the year in the title.
Year to year changes in the European market tend to be minimal to non existant
@@BuckleUpShow
Every 3-6 years models change
It's every 8, generally with a Facelift around the 4 year mark, and the agreed distinction as far as motoring publications are concerned tends to be pre or post facelift for any given model, not the model year. The second Generation Citroen C1 never had a distinct facelift so it's just the Citroen C1
The wiper stalk actually works the same as the Toyota range , and you can change the wiper stalk with one from a Toyota auris, those parts are not made by Citroen at all
Basically the whole Car wasn't made by citroen, just the badge
I prefer the C1 and Aygo over the VAG Triplets, I'd avoid the Peugeot 108 all together
What's wrong with the 108? It's identical to the C1 and Aygo!
Fair
Peugeot 108 is literally identical to the C1/Aygo
Thanks for a great practical review that actually helps with purchasing decisions.
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It's a 5-minute job to adjust Clutch, it just needs a few turns to give more FreePlay on cable
Ye I got mine adjusted and it’s a lot better. Don’t know why they make the clutch so high in the first place.
Yes good review but by person with no mechanical knowledge of such things as clutch adjustment and its easy.
@@Biggreydog ask your mechanic he will do it
Yeah but it should have been done from the factory
@@BuckleUpShow agreed I had mine done after I drove it the first time.. wasn't acceptable to me
The stickers on the car are soooooo cute
They complete the look perfectly!
Enjoyed the review, thanks!
Thanks for watching
How tall is the driver? As a 5' 11", would I sit comfortably in the back of the 5-door version?
I am 180cm (5'11"), I would not be able to sit behind myself comfortably
Not related to the video, but I wonder why in some countries there are more manual cars but in others automatic. For example, more manual cars in Italy, Spain, UK, and more automatic cars in Sweden, Finland, Russia.
It seems to me it depends on how poor the people are or something. Although it's strange for Russia, since Russians are pretty poor, certainly poorer than any Europeans. Maybe Russians just invest more in a car, or something.
You would think that countries like Italy or UK should have much more automatic cars, being relatively small countries. Certainly more than Russia, where the distances one travels are usually longer.
(I determined this by looking at the market of used cars)
Automatics have certain advantages in the snow, but maybe the British, Italians and Spanish just place driving enjoyment higher in their priorities when buying a car
I like the mark 2 Citroen C1, but still prefer the mark 1 c1/108/Aygo
What makes you prefer the previous version?
Oh, it makes Hyundai i10 look like a luxury car. 😄
But it probably consumes less fuel, indeed. Being smaller, weighting probably less.
Quite
I looked at an i10 and wasn't overly impressed
Convincing review...down to earth.....Ireland
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3:40 😄
Thank you
No style, no substance. Enterprise gave this to me as a "fiesta or similar" absolute joke.
Sounds like you need to take that up with Enterprise
maybe you are just too big for this car? problem is not with car but with you
I had no problems fitting in the drivers seat of the car, and there was room to spare. Im just not interested in owning a car from this size segment.
I notice a lot of car reviewers tend to be tall and stocky blokes, who almost always draw attention to the space in the back..