Citroen C3 Pluriel

miss_daisy

Hey,

I would just like to know.... am I crazy for considering buying a 2003 model of the Citroen c3 Pluriel?? Obviously, Im considering it (I think theyre cute and theres a smaller engine in it than the car I had) and I mentioned it to my boyfriend and he said NO way... dont do it! .. as its the first year the car was produced (2003) and there are many reports about the convertible roofs having problems like leaking water in?? He said if I really wanted to (but he wouldnt!) to get a newer model, but the one Ive seen is a good price and it just happens to be 2003 model...


Would I be crazy to go for it?
Do the roofs on them really leak?
or is this this just all hearsay...

Any advice on this would be much appreciated...:D

2 Espressi

I think it was more a case that the public weren't ready for such vehicle when it came out, so all and any leaks were reported. I'd imagine in reality it's no leakier than any other convertible.

Have a read of the HonestJohn review, http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/citroen/c3-pluriel-2003 , then take one for a drive. Check for damp spots, water stains on the interior trim and carpets, and rust.

Darsad

They wernt called the pleurisy for nothing !

miss_daisy

2 Espressi wrote: »

I think it was more a case that the public weren't ready for such vehicle when it came out, so all and any leaks were reported. I'd imagine in reality it's no leakier than any other convertible.

Have a read of the HonestJohn review, http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/citroen/c3-pluriel-2003 , then take one for a drive. Check for damp spots, water stains on the interior trim and carpets, and rust.

Yeah, ive read the review, and the vague-ness of the bad quality statement is a bit worrying? I could deal with rattling, as i suppose its to be expected!

Ill really have to go drive one and see...

Do you think the 2004/2005 models would have vast improvements on the forst one - 2003? or would it be much of a muchness??

gpjordanf1

miss_daisy wrote: »

Hey,

I would just like to know.... am I crazy for considering buying a 2003 model of the Citroen c3 Pluriel?? Obviously, Im considering it (I think theyre cute and theres a smaller engine in it than the car I had) and I mentioned it to my boyfriend and he said NO way... dont do it! .. as its the first year the car was produced (2003) and there are many reports about the convertible roofs having problems like leaking water in?? He said if I really wanted to (but he wouldnt!) to get a newer model, but the one Ive seen is a good price and it just happens to be 2003 model...


Would I be crazy to go for it?
Do the roofs on them really leak?
or is this this just all hearsay...

Any advice on this would be much appreciated...:D

Your Top Gear Top Tip

For test driving convertibles, or similar, always bring them through an automatic car wash. If you make it through that dry then you should be ok.

Hope this helps

jayjay2010

The main problem with the roof on the C3 Pluriel is that there is nowehere to store the roof bars it you want to go out with the roof down.

This truly isnt ideal in a country like Ireland as the weather changes so abruptly.

Peugeot 206cc would be MUCH better suited convertibles -although I would reccomend buying a post-2003 model as the first roofs had leaking problems but these were fixed in 2003.

Hope this helps!:)

miss_daisy

gpjordanf1 wrote: »

Your Top Gear Top Tip

For test driving convertibles, or similar, always bring them through an automatic car wash. If you make it through that dry then you should be ok.

Hope this helps

ha ha that is s great idea!! Im onto it...

Thanks

miss_daisy

jayjay2010 wrote: »

The main problem with the roof on the C3 Pluriel is that there is nowehere to store the roof bars it you want to go out with the roof down.

This truly isnt ideal in a country like Ireland as the weather changes so abruptly.

Peugeot 206cc would be MUCH better suited convertibles -although I would reccomend buying a post-2003 model as the first roofs had leaking problems but these were fixed in 2003.

Hope this helps!:)

Yeah i like the peugeot206cc but its so much more expensive....??

bazz26

The Ford Ka cabrio was also available but with a much simpler conventional rag top:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200926194443067

Also available were these but they are not easy on the eye:

Mitsubishi Colt:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201013197400401

Nissan Micra:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201011197280591

Opel Tigra:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201012197380941

The VW Beetle and Mini cabrios are also available but they are pretty expensive.

Saab Ed

bazz26 wrote: »

The Ford Ka cabrio was also available but with a much simpler conventional rag top:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200926194443067

Also available were these but they are not easy on the eye:

Mitsubishi Colt:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201013197400401

Nissan Micra:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201011197280591

Opel Tigra:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201012197380941

The VW Beetle and Mini cabrios are also available but they are pretty expensive.

The Ka I could live with but the rest of those are awful things. The Micra CC is a shocking bad car in every way.

shocker :eek:

OP , all cabrios leak....ALL

I've seen BMW's leak, Mercs leak, Renaults leak, Opels leak. Whats more I've seen plenty of non convertables leak aswell

Carhoods

I know a lot about cabriolet soft tops

The Citroen C3 cabby is a disaster
It leaks, it is a bad design, it's expensive
To repair. UK fitters charge £1000+ for
Replacement of the top section alone!
(that is if you can find someone to take
The job on). They all leak!. If you have
one, my condolences. If your gonna buy one,
Get a raincoat, umbrella and a large
bucket and sponge! Oh, Saab Ed....
On the whole, cabrios do not leak, only
The ones with cheap badly fitted replacement hoods
And damaged or old rubber seals or broken
Tension cables. Please....don't make rash generalisations
That are not true!