chevrolet lancetti & Citroen C3

pog it · 06-09-2009, 21:45

Hey guys, was just wondering does anyone have any experience with these cars, say from 2004-2005 dates? Manual. I don't know anyone that owns one (!) ((that could be a bad sign so I thought I'd ask before I buy either!)). Cheers

Confab · 06-09-2009, 21:53

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Originally Posted by pog it

Hey guys, was just wondering does anyone have any experience with these cars, say from 2004-2005 dates? Manual. I don't know anyone that owns one (!) ((that could be a bad sign so I thought I'd ask before I buy either!)). Cheers

I'd pick the C3 over the Chevrolet (Daewoo) any day.

itarumaa · 07-09-2009, 10:56

I would pick any car over the Daewoo/Chevrolet any day

EPM · 07-09-2009, 11:08

I'm not a fan of either really, but the Lacetti isn't as bad as other Dawoo/Chevrolet efforts. Still, there are much better options for your money...much much better...

stealthyspeeder · 07-09-2009, 11:13

Obviously its got to be the C3 (between these two, but as EPM said, theres better out there!)

However I love the look (from the outside) of the hatchback Lacetti. There is black one in neighbourhood and I walk past it everyday. I keep thinking it looks great! but then I feel disappointed that it has a crap engine, crap suspension, tacky interior,and outclassed by its similarly priced rivals in all other departments that you would judge a car on!

EPM · 07-09-2009, 11:16

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Originally Posted by stealthyspeeder

However I love the look of the hatchback Lacetti

Hmmm...to put in my signature or not...

GERMAN ROCKS · 07-09-2009, 11:55

citroen wins hands down

colsers22 · 07-09-2009, 12:08

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Originally Posted by stealthyspeeder

Obviously its got to be the C3 (between these two, but as EPM said, theres better out there!)

However I love the look (from the outside) of the hatchback Lacetti. There is black one in neighbourhood and I walk past it everyday. I keep thinking it looks great! but then I feel disappointed that it has a crap engine, crap suspension, tacky interior,and outclassed by its similarly priced rivals in all other departments that you would judge a car on!

I completely agree, the exterior of the Lacetti is eye-catching.. I always take a second glance at them but soon realise what I am really looking at

stealthyspeeder · 07-09-2009, 12:13

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Originally Posted by EPM

Hmmm...to put in my signature or not...

I think it looks good, and Im not alone!..

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Originally Posted by colsers22

I completely agree, the exterior of the Lacetti is eye-catching.. I always take a second glance at them but soon realise what I am really looking at

pog it · 07-09-2009, 12:29

Thanks folks, you've confirmed what I was worried about and have suitably put me off altogether!

I'm now looking at Toyota Aygo. Seems good value for cash- the only thing that is annoying me is that it seems to be branded a 'city car' whereas I will be mostly on country roads/motorway...little bit of town/city driving only. I'm worried 1.0l will be a little too weak.

The 1.0 litre seems to be really really good on fuel- c. 60mpg, but what if I was to upgrade to a 1.2 litre engine? What are my options there with the aygo or similar cheap to run car?

There is almost too much choice of cars out there

GERMAN ROCKS · 07-09-2009, 12:39

aygos are no good for country driving

Drummerboy08 · 07-09-2009, 12:42

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Originally Posted by GERMAN ROCKS

aygos are no good for country driving

Ignore that one.

I had a Citroen C1 (same car, different badge) for a year. In that year I done alot of driving, between Dublin, Wexford and Waterford. It may only be a 1.0 engine, but with 75bhp and the weight of a shopping trolley, its well able for 120kmh +. Its only downfall is its prone to the odd wobble in high wind and this speed.

Saab Ed · 07-09-2009, 12:49

C3 Diesel...Problem solved

http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/ind...00935195010369

Henry Ford III · 07-09-2009, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Drummerboy08

I had a Citroen C1 (same car, different badge) for a year. In that year I done alot of driving, between Dublin, Wexford and Waterford. It may only be a 1.0 engine, but with 75bhp and the weight of a shopping trolley, its well able for 120kmh +. Its only downfall is its prone to the odd wobble in high wind and this speed.

68bhp is claimed. 3 cylinder unit is a bit "buzzy and busy".

pog it · 07-09-2009, 13:03

I think the aygo design is nicer- apart from that aren't the Aygo and C3 much of a muchness no?
Has anyone had an aygo 1.2/1.4 ?

06-09-2009, 21:45	#1
pog it Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: An tIarthar Posts: 942 Adverts \| Friends	chevrolet lancetti & Citroen C3 Hey guys, was just wondering does anyone have any experience with these cars, say from 2004-2005 dates? Manual. I don't know anyone that owns one (!) ((that could be a bad sign so I thought I'd ask before I buy either!)). Cheers

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EPM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cork/Reading Posts: 3,710 Adverts \| Friends	I'm not a fan of either really, but the Lacetti isn't as bad as other Dawoo/Chevrolet efforts. Still, there are much better options for your money...much much better... __________________ 2006 Seat Leon for sale

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stealthyspeeder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: On the Register Posts: 1,604 Adverts \| Friends	Obviously its got to be the C3 (between these two, but as EPM said, theres better out there!) However I love the look (from the outside) of the hatchback Lacetti. There is black one in neighbourhood and I walk past it everyday. I keep thinking it looks great! but then I feel disappointed that it has a crap engine, crap suspension, tacky interior,and outclassed by its similarly priced rivals in all other departments that you would judge a car on! __________________ No Tube 8, I've no time to play poker..... im in work!

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Saab Ed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In the dog house .. Posts: 2,203 Adverts \| Friends	C3 Diesel...Problem solved http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/ind...00935195010369 __________________ I dont know why I waste my time with you lot

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07-09-2009, 10:56	#3
itarumaa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 411 Adverts \| Friends	I would pick any car over the Daewoo/Chevrolet any day

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GERMAN ROCKS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 814 Adverts \| Friends	citroen wins hands down

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pog it Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: An tIarthar Posts: 942 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks folks, you've confirmed what I was worried about and have suitably put me off altogether! I'm now looking at Toyota Aygo. Seems good value for cash- the only thing that is annoying me is that it seems to be branded a 'city car' whereas I will be mostly on country roads/motorway...little bit of town/city driving only. I'm worried 1.0l will be a little too weak. The 1.0 litre seems to be really really good on fuel- c. 60mpg, but what if I was to upgrade to a 1.2 litre engine? What are my options there with the aygo or similar cheap to run car? There is almost too much choice of cars out there

07-09-2009, 12:39	#11
GERMAN ROCKS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 814 Adverts \| Friends	aygos are no good for country driving

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pog it Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: An tIarthar Posts: 942 Adverts \| Friends	I think the aygo design is nicer- apart from that aren't the Aygo and C3 much of a muchness no? Has anyone had an aygo 1.2/1.4 ?