Any pistonheads own a Citroen Picasso?

[Sensibleboy]

My Mrs has an Auris. It's refined and spacious but other than that it is pretty average in everything it does.

[Al U]

Mound Dawg said:

Golf.

Are you daft? Not only are the golf gti, r32, r or gtd cars that could easily be perceived as cars that people that have an interest in cars would drive but there are also people like me that are more than just interested in cars but actually design them that drive a golf simply because they are efficient, comfortable and reliable.

[CrutyRammers]

Al U said:

Are you daft? Not only are the golf gti, r32, r or gtd cars that could easily be perceived as cars that people that have an interest in cars would drive but there are also people like me that are more than just interested in cars but actually design them that drive a golf simply because they are efficient, comfortable and reliable.

A bite! Quick, reel him in!

[austinsmirk]

Tribal Chestnut said:

Lorneg said:

Perfect car for the missus that doesn't care about cars. Apparently Citroen make twice as many body panels as they do cars to account for the missus factor.

Not just women. I used to drive a Scenic without one panel that wasn't marked or dented in some way. I hated that thing.

Plus one

My wife has a xsara. Perfect for the kids. Nearly every panel is dinted. It was an immaculate top spec car when I bought it.

It is tardis like inside and for family transport amazing.

It refuses to do less than 50 mpg on stupid short commutes. Go on a run and I've seen 65 mpg stacked to the gunnels with crap

We hate it. But it'll do for a bit till the kids are bigger.

[Pesty]

Lorneg said:

Because I've yet to seen one that hasn't done a Picasso on itself and removed it’s left ‘ear view mirror.

Any other good contenders for 'definitely not owned by someone who has the slightest interest in cars?'

I don't have an interest in cars?

interesting

[itcaptainslow]

Fattyfat said:

Any major weak points on these?

Cylinder head gasket failure on the TU 8v & 16v petrol models (just usually pisses oil everywhere though).

Rust in the sills on the earlier models-bigtime! You won't see it either-only way to test is to tap down the sill with the handle of a screwdriver and listen for a dull thud or crunch.

Usual DV6 maladies-turbo issues unless scrupulously maintained, injector seal failure. TBH I'd avoid a DV6 turbo as a shed and go for a 2.0 HDI-slow, but economical and generally reliable.

[Hugo a Gogo]

I have a Multipla (my 2nd)

[F1GTRUeno]

Disaster on wheels.

Not for the actual car itself which, whilst I don't like them, serves it's purpose pretty damn well but for the people that drive them,

Not only do they have no interest in cars but they also have an alarming disinterest in being able to drive properly or pay attention.

Big round box for someone completely braindead and regret filled, numb to their kids complaining about their insignificant little lives in the back whilst they complete their daily errands of school run, talking about the latest celebrity break up over a coffee break at their admin job and finally shopping for microwaveable meals so they can fill their annoying little kids gobs with trash with the least hassle possible.

[storminnorman]

My folks have a Y-reg scenic and they love it to pieces. It's done nearly 200k and hasn't a clean panel left, but I can't really fault the thing. Miles of room inside. Yeah, they are dull family vans but that's just what some people need, and placed in that context it's a great car.

picasso just looks like a pile of st though, and the zafira can burn for eternity

[Disco_Biscuit]

We also have one, well the OH ferries the kids about in it, its the 1.6 hdi, awful thing that really doesn't like corners ! but must admit its ultra reliable does 50mpg and has so many parking dents and scratches I don"t really give a st about it.

[Serial675]

I had one for a few months, as a daily runabout, about 3 yrs ago. Really good in the snow, it was a diesel, so that probably helped. I got the thing to go everywhere, it was nearly as good as a 4x4.
A bit dull when it wasn't snowing though.

[poing]

Why do I suddenly want one of these things now, you lot are brilliant at making something so rubbish should appealing! I do miss owning a car I don't care about though, so liberating. Off to the cheap classified I go, cheaper than a set of winter tyres!

[RussH91]

Nooooo








I presume this is what OP about no intrest in cars? I do have a intrest in cars just wasn't in this one.

Know weaknesses

• The sills rot to about 18'
• Gearstick can become weak and snap off (perfect solution welding a screwdriver in its position)
• Front bumper can not withstand badgers attack at 60mph
• Front tyres scrub at a rapid rate if bottom wish bone is bent
• Arm rests break easily and rear tables
• Alternator is a bh to change

Positives

• Can carry 360 doz eggs on a pallet (loaded and unloaded on forklift)
• Makes great dog kennel for a week when parents go away and are not allowed in student flat.
• Can also transport 30 chickens in cages
• Can keep up with modern traffic (first speeding fine somehow)
• Great fun driving it around a field minus doors and most of the exhaust.
• Engine (2.0Hdi) was great pulled well (think it may have been replaced at somepoint no history with vehicle)

In all honnestly was a great car which served 6 months of abuse and over 12.5k cost me £500 could have probably sold if for what I paid if I had looked after it, but was definately one of my best student cars.
RIP

[Pesty]

F1GTRUeno said:

Disaster on wheels.

Not for the actual car itself which, whilst I don't like them, serves it's purpose pretty damn well but for the people that drive them,

Not only do they have no interest in cars but they also have an alarming disinterest in being able to drive properly or pay attention.

Big round box for someone completely braindead and regret filled, numb to their kids complaining about their insignificant little lives in the back whilst they complete their daily errands of school run, talking about the latest celebrity break up over a coffee break at their admin job and finally shopping for microwaveable meals so they can fill their annoying little kids gobs with trash with the least hassle possible.

says the ex vauxhal 1.2 active driver and currently no car listed.

You know those womens magazines heat etc etc that have articles like people with black cars are confident, red cars are passionate. antiquarians make great lovers

What you lot are doing is exactly the same. illogical generalisations. get a grip

so riddle me this. of you own a Picasso and a 911 do you still have no interest in cars? does it cancel out? are you interested in cars if you add a cooper and 300c into the mix?

how does this work. oh i get it every car you own has to be an M3 or you have no interest in cars. got it.

Edited by Pesty on Thursday 18th September 22:16

[anonymous-user]

Lorneg said:

Because I've yet to seen one that hasn't done a Picasso on itself and removed it’s left ‘ear view mirror.

Wouldn't that be the Citroen Van Gogh?

[S10GTA]

F1GTRUeno said:

Disaster on wheels.

Not for the actual car itself which, whilst I don't like them, serves it's purpose pretty damn well but for the people that drive them,

Not only do they have no interest in cars but they also have an alarming disinterest in being able to drive properly or pay attention.

Big round box for someone completely braindead and regret filled, numb to their kids complaining about their insignificant little lives in the back whilst they complete their daily errands of school run, talking about the latest celebrity break up over a coffee break at their admin job and finally shopping for microwaveable meals so they can fill their annoying little kids gobs with trash with the least hassle possible.

Sometimes I think I've read the pinnacle of bks, then someone comes along and posts another load of bks like above. This place never fails to amaze.

[tomic]

Phil303 said:

Lorneg said:

Because I've yet to seen one that hasn't done a Picasso on itself and removed it’s left ‘ear view mirror.

Wouldn't that be the Citroen Van Gogh?

I can't believe it took 7 hours for someone to point this out

[jc84]

We have one. Personally I loathe it but if you have kids you will understand.

[petercam]

I've got one, had it from new, and actually quite like it. I am interested in cars, I've previously had a motorbike, TVR 350i, Rover 620ti and Audi 80 quattro. I've got a family now, and it does the job well as a load lugger, holiday wagon, dump runner. It is now 7.5 years old, and aside from consumables, it has never cost me a penny, nor let me down. It wouldn't surprise me if it lasted another 7 years.

[Poopipe]

Phil303 said:

Wouldn't that be the Citroen Van Gogh?

Has this had credit? It deserves credit


We have a poverty spec metallic beige model. It has had a replacement left wing mirror and welding on a sill.


It also returns 60+mpg on a run and has carried 400kg of ikea furniture with minimal fuss.

I should hate the fking thing but it refuses to die and it really is excellent at being a family bus so I don't